Service Dogs
Fly 100% free in passenger cabin. Must remain harnessed and fastened to the seatbelt at all times. Requests must be processed at least 48 hours prior to departure, expanding to 96 hours for routes entering or exiting the UAE.
Fees, carrier size, cargo & breed rules
Brachycephalic Breeds: Prohibited in checked baggage. Allowed in-cabin only if pet fits standard under-seat carrier rules.
All pets must be properly vaccinated and have an electronic microchip for identification when traveling within the European Union. It is recommended to check destination-specific regulations in advance.
Fly 100% free in passenger cabin. Must remain harnessed and fastened to the seatbelt at all times. Requests must be processed at least 48 hours prior to departure, expanding to 96 hours for routes entering or exiting the UAE.
Not recognized as service animals under international and European Union aviation rules. Treated strictly as standard household pets subject to regular in-cabin or checked baggage fees, sizing constraints, and booking limits.
Duty Working K9s: Certified international search, rescue, or police dogs are permitted in-cabin on official mission travel when accompanied by an authorized government department letter. Standard military baggage exemptions fluctuate by operational base.
Pets are prohibited inside long-haul Business Class cabins due to lie-flat seat layouts. A 25% surcharge applies if pet reservations are not pre-booked at least 24 hours prior to airport arrival.