Ethiopian Airlines·Star Alliance
Ethiopian Pet Policy — Cabin, Cargo & Service Animals
Ethiopian Pet Policy — Cabin, Cargo & Service Animals — Summary
Whether Ethiopian allows pets in the cabin, cargo options, fees, service animal rules and the destination import requirements that catch owners out.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Pets in the cabin: Small cats and dogs travel in the cabin on selected routes..
- Pets in the hold or cargo: Larger animals travel in the hold or as cargo..
- Pet fees: Charged by route and weight..
- Service animals: Assistance dogs travel free with the DOT form on US routes..
Pets in the cabin
Small cats and dogs travel in the cabin on selected routes.
Pets in the hold or cargo
Larger animals travel in the hold or as cargo.
Pet fees
Charged by route and weight.
Service animals
Assistance dogs travel free with the DOT form on US routes.
Restrictions and destination rules
African destination import rules vary widely by country and are often stringent. Research the specific destination well in advance.
Ethiopian flying with pets — common questions
Can I bring my dog in the cabin on Ethiopian?
Small cats and dogs travel in the cabin on selected routes. Charged by route and weight.
Does Ethiopian accept service animals?
Assistance dogs travel free with the DOT form on US routes.
What are the Ethiopian pet restrictions?
African destination import rules vary widely by country and are often stringent. Research the specific destination well in advance.
More Ethiopian help
Booking Ethiopian? Talk to a US travel consultant.
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