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How To Travel With In-Cabin Pets On Etihad Airways

If you've got a dog or a cat who is rarely ever ready to stay separate from you while travelling, there's a good news for you.

How To Travel With In-Cabin Pets On Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways just announced that your dog and cat can now travel in the cabin with you at additional cost. 

While there are restrictions on the size and weight of animals allowed on board, here's everything you need to know on how to travel with in-cabin pets on Etihad Airways.

1. Submit Your Bookings On Time

Before you can enjoy this new travelling experience, you have to submit your bookings at least 72 hours before travel via an online booking form, declaring details such as the pet’s microchip number, a certified health certificate and a fit-to-travel certificate.

2. Check The Weight Of Your Pets

Before travelling with your pets, ensure that their total combined weight and travel bag or kennel does not exceed 8 kilograms.

3. Know The Entry And Exit Regulations For The Country You're Flying To And From

Even though you can bring your small pet cat and dog in the cabin on all flights to, from and via the UAE, it is your responsibility to check all entry and exit regulations for the country the pets are flying to and from.

4. Know The Age Of Your Pet

Before booking the flight, ensure that the cat or dog is at least 16 weeks of age.

5. Ensure That Your Pets Obey Simple Command

Your pets should be able to obey simple command since they must be able to sit or stand in a natural position with their heads fully erect (without touching the roof). They must also be able to turn around and lie down.

6. Get A Well-ventilated Travel Bag Or Kennel

The travelling bag or kennel for your pet must be ventilated on at least three surfaces and must be escape-proof and leak-proof. The floor of the bag or kennel must also contain absorbent material.

How Will Your Dog Or Cat Travel?

If you're travelling in an economy class, the pet will sit in their carrier under the passenger’s seat or you can buy an adjacent seat, next to them, for the carrier to sit on.

The pet travel bag or kennel must not exceed 40 x 40 x 22 centimetres (L x W x H) to fit under the seat or 50 x 43 x 50cm (L x W x H) if you have purchased an adjacent seat.

If you're travelling in business or first class, you can buy an adjacent seat for your pet to sit in their carrier next to you. The pet travel bag or carrier must not exceed 50 x 43 x 50cm (L x W x H).

Note that your pet will be required to stay in the travel bag or kennel for the entire flight.

What Is The Cost Of Flying With In-Cabin Pets On Etihad Airways?

If you're flying economy class, the cost is $150 per pet per flight for flights six hours or less, and $250 per pet per flight for journeys more than six hours.

But if you are transiting, the combined price for each flight will apply.

If you wish to purchase an adjacent seat, you must do this in advance.

Business: You must purchase an extra seat in advance for your pet.

Pets will not be accepted on flights operated by Etihad partner airlines.

Checklist For Pets Travelling In The Cabin

Before you travel with an animal in the cabin, you must ensure the following:
  • You have checked all entry and exit regulations for the countries you are flying to and from.
  • All applicable veterinary examinations or treatments have been completed.
  • Carry any medication that may need to be administered to your pet during the journey.
  • Have all the official documents required for your pet to travel.
  • You have registered your pet for travel and received confirmation of pet acceptance.
  • You have a lead and a suitable harness or collar available.
  • You have dry pet food in a sealed container in your cabin baggage.
  • Information required for booking form
  • Declare whether it is a pet or service animal
  • Name, breed and date of birth of animal
  • Microchip number
  • Health certificate (signed by authorised vet)
  • Fit-to-travel certificate (from local vet within 10 days of travel)
  • Vaccination certificate (completed in full)
  • Rabies vaccine (EU 21 days, other countries 30 days)
  • RNATT – Rabies titre test (check with local authority if applicable)
  • Internal and external parasite treatment
  • Screwworm / tapeworm treatment
  • Export permit (check with local authority if applicable)
  • Import permit (check with local authority if applicable)
  • Weight (gross weight of animal and container in kilograms)
  • Dimensions of container (in centimetres: length x width x height)

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