Caribbean Air Pet Policy
IN CABIN TRAVEL: FLY WITH A SMALL DOG OR CAT
Aside from medically certified Service Animals,
Caribbean Airlines does not allow dogs, cats or other animals to travel in the cabin of the aircraft.
Service Dog Policies
Certified and professionally-trained service dogs are accepted free of charge to fly in the cabin
when accompanying a passenger with disabilities. No other animals are accepted as service animals.
Serivice Dogs
Caribbean Airlines only recognizes dogs as service animals.
Advance notice of 48 hours minimum for passengers traveling with service dogs must provide a minimum
of 48-hours advance to Caribbean Airlines Reservations.
CHECKED BAGGAGE OR CARGO TRAVEL: FLY WITH A LARGER DOG OR
CAT OR OTHER ANIMAL
If your pet is flying with Caribbean Airlines, if it is a dog or cat, exotic bird, baby chicks horse, live tropical fish,
or reptile, Caribbean Air may transport your pet in the cargo section of the aircraft
as manifest cargo according to its regulations.
This section of the cargo department has the same temperature and pressure as the passenger cabin.
TIP: Be sure to tell the Captain of the aircraft that your pet is
flying in the cargo hold so that they can be sure to keep the temperature at the proper level. Find more tips
on airline pet travel in cargo.
If your pet is traveling in the cargo section, whether through the cargo department or
as checked baggage, it must be in a
pet crate that is IATA compliant.
Learn more about IATA compliant
pet crates. We also suggest that you consider
crate hardware for your pet's crate
as more airlines are requiring it. Once you receive your crate, you will need to acclimate your pet to it before traveling. Our guide for preparing
your pet and its crate for travel is helpful, especially for first time pet
travelers. Download Preparing Your Pet and Its Crate for Travel.
HEALTH CERTIFICATE
Many airlines require a health certificate
indicating that the pet is healthy enough for travel, is free of diseases communicable
to humans and has been properly vaccinated, especially when traveling in the
cargo section of the aircraft. A Health Certificate completed by your
veterinarian within 10 days of travel is required by Caribbean Airlines when your pet is
traveling as manifest cargo.
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
If you are traveling to another country, Caribbean Air will want to see
that you have the proper documents to enter that country with your
pet. Most countries have their own version of a Veterinary
Certificate. In addition, some countries require an Import Permit. Find
pet passport forms and instructions
in the Pet Travel Store.
HOT AND COLD WEATHER RESTRICTIONS
When runway temperatures are above 84F (29C) degrees at the departure
airport, Caribbean Air may refuse to board your pet as cargo
or checked baggage. When the weather is very
cold with a runway temperature below 45F (7C) degrees at the time of
departure, Caribbean Air may require what is called an
Acclimation
Certificate. Learn more about the pet travel airline temperature restrictions.
ADDITIONAL AIRLINE PET TRAVEL INFORMATION
AIRLINE PET TRAVEL TIPSTIPS FOR AIRLINE PET CARGO TRAVEL
PREPARING A PET CARGO CRATE FOR AIR TRAVEL
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