As residents in the UAE make plans to travel home for the long summer break, some may be contemplating taking their furry friends with them too.
While most airlines offer the option of transporting pets as cargo, at fairly high prices, Etihad Airways offers passengers the chance to take small cats and dogs on board with them instead.
Last year, the airline announced that pets can travel at an additional cost of the person’s cabin bag allowance.
In economy, it costs $150 (Dh550) per pet, per flight, to travel for six hours or less, and $250 (Dh920) for flights lasting more than six hours. If transiting, the combined price per flight will apply. This charge is applicable if the pet is stowed under the seat.
“Etihad has welcomed trained service animals, and pet cats and dogs on board since September 30, 2021,” the airline told The National.
Guests can take small pet cats and dogs in the cabin on all flights to, from and via the UAE, provided all required travel conditions are met.
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