Eurowings Pet Policy

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When transporting a pet by a commercial airline, it is extremely important to understand their pet policy. These policies vary between airlines. Some allow small pets to fly in the cabin and others don’t. It is important to know the answers to all your questions before making your decision to fly your pet on any commercial airline. Does Eurowings allow pets on your specific route? How much does it cost to fly a dog or cat on Eurowings? What documents will I need? What are the carrier or crate requirements for Eurowings? All your answers related to Eurowings pet policy are answered below.

Note: It is important to mention that the pet policy of the airline that operates your pet’s route will preside over the policy of the airline that owns the route. This is important to note because if the operating airline changes during your trip, then you will likely need to claim and recheck your pet on the next airline. This will cause you to clear customs and enter the layover country. You will need time and extra documentation to accommodate this process during the layover unless flying domestically.

Classes of service offered to pets by commercial airlines

In-Cabin: Pets traveling in the cabin must fly with an adult passenger and travel in an airline compliant
carrier stowed under the seat.
Checked Baggage: Pets traveling with a passenger that are not permitted in the cabin due to size or breed can be transported as checked baggage in the cargo hold.
Air Cargo: Unaccompanied, very large pets or pets flying to countries that require that pets enter under air cargo will travel as manifest cargo in the hold.

Can my pet fly with me in the cabin? Yes (Certain Flights)
Can my pet fly with me as checked baggage? No
Can my pet fly as manifest cargo? No

Where is Eurowings based?

Eurowings (IATA: EW) is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group.

What countries does Eurowings fly to?

Eurowings offers service to pets to the following countries: Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kosovo, Lebanon, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Servia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom.

Eurowings Pet Policy – In Cabin

If your dog or cat meets the requirements listed in Eurowings’s pet policy to fly in the cabin, it will need an airline-compliant pet carrier unless you are flying with a service dog who is trained to assist you in a task required to address a physical or medical disability.

Pets allowed flown by Eurowings in the cabin

Small dogs and cats can be flown in the cabin on Eurowings. Pets must be clean, healthy, harmless and mannerly.

Reservations

You can make a reservation for your pet by contacting Eurowings or by adding your pet to your booking.

Age/Weight requirements

The minimum age for pets flying in the cabin is 12 weeks of age. The pet import requirements of the destination country may affect this age minimum. The combined weight of your pet including its carrier must not exceed 17 lbs. (8 kg).

Pet carrier requirements

Your pet’s carrier must:

Have adequate ventilation on at least three sides (domestic US) or four sides (international)
Be large enough for your pet to stand up and turn around comfortably
Be able to accommodate your entire pet. No part of your pet can extend out of the carrier
Be able to fit under the seat in front of you
Have a waterproof bottom and absorbent pet pad
Have secure fasteners (heavy duty zippers are recommended)

Carriers must be soft-sided. Hard-sided carriers are not permitted. Maximum carrier dimensions for in-cabin pet carriers are 19.7″L x 15.7″W x 9″H (55 x 40 x 23 cm). Two pets are allowed per carrier if there is room and weight limitations are not exceed, otherwise, a separate carrier will be needed. Up to two pets per passenger are allowed.

Exit row or bulkhead seats cannot be reserved when flying with a pet. Pets must remain in carriers for the duration of the flight.

Forms required

All passengers flying with a pet must complete a Transportation for Pets Flying in the Cabin form to present at check in. All licensed, permits and certificates require by the destination country must be presented.

The passenger assumes full responsibility and expense for complying with applicable laws, customs and/or other governmental regulations, requirements, or restrictions of the country, state or territory to and from which your pet is being transported. Upon arrival, health certificates, import permits, and other papers may be required by local authorities depending upon the route on which your pet is traveling.

Route restrictions

Pets cannot be flown in the cabin to Dubai, Ireland, United Kingdom. Pets are not permitted on any flights to or from Iceland.

Check in

Your pet should be presented at the departure airport ticket counter in its carrier at least 30 minutes before normal check in times. At check in, you will receive a Pet-in-Cabin baggage label for your pet’s carrier.

Pet fee

The cost to transport a cat or dog in the cabin at Eurowings starts at €60 / £51 / 56 CHF / $65 USD; however, this rate may vary depending on the route involved.

Service dog pet policy

All service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge. They must be trained by an organization that specializes in service dog training to provide specific tasks for a person with a disability. Notice must be provided to the airline at least 48 hours prior to departure. One service dog is permitted per flight except for flights involving the United States. The Animal Reception Center of the destination airport must be notified in advance for flights to the United Kingdom.

Service dogs must be suitably marked, harnessed and leashed. They must fit in the space provided at their passenger’s feet without intruding on cabin operations or other passengers. They will not be seated in exit rows. They must be clean, mannerly and not show any signs of aggression toward other passengers or the flight crew.

If flights involve the United States, Department of Transportation forms must be completed and submitted at least 48 hours prior to departure. All required documentation required for the destination country must be provided at check in.

All service dogs are subject to the same requirements as regular dogs when traveling internationally.

Eurowings Pet Policy – Checked Baggage

Eurowings does not transport any live animals as checked baggage.

Eurowings Pet Policy – Air Cargo

Eurowings does not transport any live animals as air cargo.

Breeds Banned by Eurowings

Class 1 Fighting Dogs such as Staffordshire Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Tosa, Mastiff and Boer Bull breeds and their crosses will not be accepted for transport.

Private Jet Charter

Another option for pet owners who do not want their pet to fly in the cargo hold is a pet-friendly private jet charter. Your pet can fly in your lap, at your feet or beside you comfortably without being confined. We can arrange flights from anywhere in the world to anywhere you need to go on your time schedule, without the crowds or commotion of a commercial airport.

Other Information

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