All EgyptAir aircrafts, except for Boeing 737, accommodate live animals according to below rules and conditions.
- EgyptAir accepts live animals for carriage as checked baggage (dogs, cats, household birds and other pets) when properly prepared and accompanied by valid health vaccination certificate.
- Weight of animals and their containers should not exceed 5 kgs. The dimensions of container are not to exceed 45x35x20 cms, Passengers must provide these container
- The weight of accompanied pets including the weight of containers and food carried shall not be included in the free Baggage allowance of the passenger bur shall be charged to and paid by the passenger at the rate applicable to excess Baggage
- Acceptance for carriage of pets is subject to the condition that passenger assumes full responsibility for such pet.
- EgyptAir shall not be liable for injury to or loss delay, Sickness or death of such pets or in the event that is refused entry into or passage through any country state or territory.
- Pets remain subject to custom regulations at country of destination .
- Cats and dogs are allowed in the United Kingdom, South Africa and United Arab of Emirates only as freight in the aircraft hold.
- Cats and dogs are not allowed in Republic of Yemen even if as freight in the aircraft hold.
- Animals which are not accompanied by a passenger or which are of Unusual size and nature only be carried as cargo.
- Passenger should carry sufficient food for his pets for the journey.
- The pet must remain in the container while in the aircraft cabin.
- The pet and its container are weighed together and charged as excess baggage. For USA and Canada flights, a set charge is applied .
Transportation of live animals (dogs, cats and birds in the passenger cabin is permitted if, in addition to the above conditions,
- the total weight of animal and container does not exceed 5 KG
- A Container measurement does not exceed 45x35x20cm. )
- Pet must be small enough to be carried at all times in a pet container which must fit under seat in row in front of the passenger.
- these limitation do not apply to seeing eye dogs , hearing dogs
For more information on traveling with pets, please contact your nearest EgyptAir office.