Ethiopian Airlines offers a pet policy for passengers traveling with pets. The airline offers several options to travelers for carrying their pets, such as carry-on baggage in the cabin, checked baggage in the hold, or air cargo.
To reserve a space for your pet with Ethiopian Airlines, it is important to book reservations due to limits on the number of pets per flight. When booking, you must provide detailed information about your pet, including its size, weight (with carrier), breed, carrier type, and departure and destination airports.
This ensures your pet’s journey is managed under airline regulations & policies.
Terms & Conditions of Ethiopian Airlines Pet Policy
Ethiopian Airlines’ pet policy has brought the rules for traveling with pets, ensuring their safety and comfort throughout the journey. Passengers must follow these specific guidelines to bring their pets on board or transport them as cargo:
- Ethiopian Airlines allows pets (cats and dogs) to travel in the cabin or baggage compartment, whether traveling with passengers or arranged for transport separately.
- Only a limited number of pets are allowed in the cabin: 2 in Economy Class and 1 in Business Class, with carriers not exceeding 55cm (L) x 40cm (W) x 20cm (H) and a maximum weight of 8kg (including the container). Otherwise, the pet would be loaded in the belly.
- Pets in carriers larger than the specified dimensions must be transported in the baggage compartment.
- Service dogs specifically trained to aid individuals with visual impairments (seeing-eye dogs) and those with hearing impairments (hearing-ear dogs) are permitted to travel in the cabin at no additional cost as long as they are appropriately harnessed and muzzled. Their transport must comply with relevant local or government regulations, and prior arrangements are necessary.
- Assistance or service dogs for visually and hearing-impaired passengers can travel free of charge and are permitted in the cabin on Ethiopian Airlines flights. Be sure to inform us about your guide dog in advance.
- Ethiopian Airlines’ pet policy does not accept dogs and cats from snub-nosed breeds because the stress and high temperatures during transportation can exacerbate their breathing difficulties.
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Procedure for Pet Carriage on Ethiopian Airlines
The procedure for pet carriage on Ethiopian Airlines has certain guidelines to ensure safe and comfortable travel for the pet.
- Ethiopian Airlines allows pets to travel in the cabin on Q-400 aircraft.
- Pets in containers can also be transported in the baggage compartment when flying on Q-400 aircraft.
- Advance arrangements are mandatory for all pet travel, whether in the cabin or as cargo.
How do you book pet travel on Ethiopian Airlines?
Ethiopian Airlines offers a simple process for booking pets, making it easier for pet owners to travel safely. It is advisable to make advance reservations for your pet, ideally at the time of booking.
The easiest way to book a pet travel on Ethiopian Airlines is to call/contact your nearest ET office in the city. You can also book the reservation online through the airline’s official website. While reserving, you will be asked to fill out a pet form, where you need to submit a pet’s health certificate showing proof of all necessary vaccinations.
Moreover, when reserving a spot for your pet, specify the type/breed of pet with the dimensions of its cage. This information is necessary while booking to ensure your pet is accommodated appropriately, as part of Ethiopian Airlines Check-In Policy.
If you are traveling with an emotional support or psychiatric service animal, Ethiopian Airlines requires that you provide recent documentation from a licensed mental health professional. This documentation must be on official letterhead and dated within one year of your scheduled flight. Otherwise, the airline may refuse to accept these animals to even travel in the cabin.
Conditions of Carriage for Pets on Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines provides specific guidelines for traveling with pets, ensuring safe and convenient carriage during their journey.
- Government regulations on pet transport can vary by country. Please contact your nearest Ethiopian Airlines office or your travel agent for detailed information.
- If your travel itinerary involves connecting flights with other airlines, ensure you check the pet policies of those carriers, as their regulations will apply.
- Charges for transporting pets in the cabin or baggage compartment are based on excess baggage rates, regardless of other baggage weight, as specified in the Ethiopian Airlines baggage policy.
Ethiopian Airlines Pet Travel Fee/Charges
The following table outlines the pet charges for different routes and weight categories:
| Route | Pet Transport Mode | Charges |
|---|---|---|
| Between any Ethiopian Airlines | Pets in Cabin (up to 8kg including cage) | 120 EUR/110GBP/150USD per direction(One way) |
| Between any Ethiopian Airlines International online points | Pets on Hold (8kg to 32kg) | 370 USD per direction(One way) |
| Between any Ethiopian Airlines domestic points | Pets in Cabin (upto 8kg including cage) | 100 USD per direction(one way) |
| Between any Ethiopian Airlines domestic points | Pets on Hold (8kg to 32kg) | 500% of the excess baggage rate(Conditions apply) |
General Rules:
- Pets exceeding 32kg must be transported as cargo according to cargo procedures.
- The PET/AVIH fee applies regardless of whether it falls within the free baggage allowance.
- Pet owners are responsible for any injury, illness, or death of their pet during transport and must adhere to all relevant governmental regulations. The airline is not liable if a pet is denied entry into any state, country, or territory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Ethiopian allows travelers to bring pets in a cabin (2 in Economy and 1 in Business Class), provided the carrier & the pet together weigh up to 8kg, with dimensions within 55cm x 40cm x 20cm.
On International Flights: 150 USD for pets in the cabin (up to 8kg), 370 USD for pets on hold (8kg-32kg).
On Domestic Flights: 100 USD for pets in the cabin, 500% excess baggage rate for pets on hold.
Pet details, like the type/breed of pet, container size, and a health certificate are required at the time of booking. Emotional support animals need documentation from a licensed mental health professional.
Pet Restrictions on Ethiopian Airlines: 1. Snub-nosed breeds are not accepted. 2. Pets over 32kg must be shipped as cargo.
Yes, service animals like seeing-eye and hearing-ear dogs can travel in the cabin for free, with advance notice.