Pet Policy
Rules and restrictions
Be sure to review this information before your trip and plan accordingly. And remember that all airlines have different restrictions, so read each airline’s rules carefully before you book a new trip.
- International policy: Pets are not allowed on flights through Abu Dhabi.
- Pets that are allowed in main cabin: falcons.
- Pets that are allowed as checked baggage: falcons.
- Pets that are allowed in cargo hold: all other pets. For cargo crates, the ASPCA says that crates should be large enough for your pet to sit, stand, and turn around in.
Additional information if traveling with a guide dog:
- Etihad Airways will transport, as checked baggage and free of charge on any route, only guide dogs to lead the blind, provided that all the necessary health documents and important licenses have been obtained.
- To travel with a guide dog, arrangements must be made at Abu Dhabi International Airport to receive the animal in the airport terminal. For this reason, advanced notice to your local Etihad Airways office is required at least 48 hours before your departure.
From what to bring for your flight, to how you should prepare your pet for air travel, check out this article for some handy tips on flying with your pet.
Fees
Keep these extra costs in mind when traveling with pets.
- Service dogs allowed in cargo free of charge.
- Falcon travel fees:
- To/from USA and Canada = $360.00
- Short haul = $180.00
- Medium haul = $250.00
- Long haul = $320.00
- Ultra-long haul = $390.00
About
Etihad Airways is the second-largest airline in the United Arab Emirates, having starting their operations in November of 2003. The airline flies from Abu Dhabi to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. Its head office is in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, near Abu Dhabi’s International Airport.