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In Compartment: Cats, Dogs, Falcons

In Cargo: Dogs, Cats, Falcon

Pet Shipping: Yes

Microchip: No

HealthCertificate: Yes

Health Vaccinations: Rabies

Support Animal Details

Compartment Details

Carrier Details

Restrictions

Service Animals:

Emotional Support Animals:

Traveling In The Plane:

Traveling In Cargo:

Compartment Carrier Details:

In Cargo Carrier Details:

Brachycephalic Breeds: No Specific List

Dangerous Breeds List: Dogs: Pit Bulls Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed of dog American Pit Bull Terrier breed of dog American Staffordshire Terrier breed of dog American Bully Mastiff Dogs: Brazilian Mastiff (Fila Brasiliero) Argentinian Mastiff (Dogo Argentino) Any Mastiff or Hybrid Japanese Tosa or hybrid Tosa:Japanese Tosa or hybrid Rottweilers breed or hybrid Doberman Pinschers Canario Presa BoxerAny mixed breed of above breeds of dog or their Hybrid

Pet Policy Summary:

Summary of Etihad Airways Pet Policy

Booking Procedure

• Submit a booking form at least seven days in advance.
• Email all required documents no later than 72 hours before your flight.
• If flying to Abu Dhabi, apply for a release permit for your pet and complete a UAE Health Certificate.
• UAE Health Certificates must be signed and stamped by a government-accredited health official in your country of departure within five days before your flight.
• For Business travel with pets, call to check for pet-friendly seats availability.

Cost

• It costs $1,500 or 215,000 Etihad Guest Miles each way to travel with your cat or dog in Economy.
• Additional costs for extra seats in Economy and Business.

Rules for Travelling with Pets

• Pets are allowed to travel in Economy and Business only.
• Pets must sit in their carrier at all times, either under your seat or on an adjacent seat.
• Carriers must not exceed certain dimensions based on seating.
• Pets must be at least 16 weeks old and weigh no more than 8kg including their carrier.
• Pet owners must be at least 18 years old.

Travel Checklist

• Ensure all entry and exit regulations for the countries you’re flying to and from are checked.
• Have all the official documents, vet examinations and treatments for your pet to travel.
• Approval to travel has been received from Etihad Airways.

Important Information

• Arrive at check-in with your pet in a suitable carrier three hours before departure.
• All required documents must be presented at check-in.
• Complete all arrival formalities according to UAE regulations or local regulations for other destinations.