Pet Policy
Rules and restrictions
- Pets that are allowed in the main cabin: dogs and cats on all Ethiopian Q400 aircrafts. Generally, in-cabin crates should be soft-sided and fit under the plane seat in front of you. Carriers must not exceed 21″ x 15″ x 8″ (55 cm X 40 cm X 20 cm).
- Only a limited number of dogs or cats are allowed in the cabin on each flight: two in economy class and one in business class. The combined weight of the pet and carrier cannot be more than 17 lbs (8 kg).
Fees
Keep these extra costs in mind when traveling with pets.
- Service dogs travel free of charge
- Pets in cabin: up to 8kg = 120 EUR/110 GBP/150 USD each way
- Pet in baggage hold: more than 8 kg = 370 USD each way
Additional tips for taking a pet on a plane:
- Get your pet comfortable with their carrier: Give pets treats, toys, and positive things while they’re in the carrier at home, and consider walking around the block, going out to breakfast with it, etc. so your pet feels safe in it.
- Exhaust your pet two days in advance: Lengthen your dog’s walks/runs—or engage cats in extra play time—so your pet will be more likely to rest and sleep.
- Restrict food 12–24 before the flight: Give your pet less access to food so they will be less likely to need to relieve themselves on the plane.
- Bring vaccination records and microchip numbers: You may need for this paperwork at the airport or at hotels.
- Get a map of your departure and arrival gates: U.S. airports are required by law to have pet-relief areas available, so check to see where they are before your travel day.
About
Ethiopian Airlines was founded in 1945 and started operations on April 8, 1946, then expanded to international flights in 1951. It is Africa’s largest airline in terms of passengers carried, destinations served, fleet size, and revenue. Ethiopian is also the world’s 4th largest airline by the number of countries it flies to. Ethiopian Airlines serves a network of 125 passenger destinations—20 of them domestic—and 44 freighter destinations from its hub and headquarters are at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa. It also has secondary hubs in Togo and Malawi. The airline is Ethiopia’s flag carrier and owned by the country’s government.