Can I travel with my pet on Kuwait Airways?

If a family or individual has a pet, they always prefer to carry it when they travel with Kuwait Airways. It implies, how well the airways policies makers have considered the demand of fliers to introduce pet provisions. Thus, it is clear that Kuwait Airways allows passengers to travel with their pet/s; however, with such perks, it also has introduced certain guidelines, including restrictions, rules, fees, allowance, etc., and is recommended to each flier to be aware of them. So, you are suggested to take note of the following sections and find out details on the same; please have a look:

Is it possible to travel with a pet with Kuwait Airways?

Regarding Kuwait Airways' recent updates, no live animals are permitted to travel with the airline either as Cargo or baggage due to the unavailability of facilities to handle live animals within Kuwait. However, animal transportation to/from the USA is still permitted (effective from August 1, 2024). 

What are the requirements for all the dogs?

There is a set of rules laid down by Kuwait Airways for dogs (including service dogs), which are essential to be aware of. So, you are advised to consider the points mentioned below carefully; 

• Before traveling to the US, an importer must provide a "CDC Dog Import Form" through a CDC-approved system. 
• Before traveling to the US, they must be microchipped with an ISO or International Standards Organization-compatible microchip. 
• An importer has to present a form completion receipt to the authority upon arriving at a US port. 
• The owner of a dog has to present the vaccination certificate to the authority to get approval to travel. 
• For more information on the same, you can directly contact the Kuwaiti officials, who will resolve each of your concerns. 

Learn the Pet Policy Rules of Kuwait. 

Before anyone hits the road to carry a pet on Kuwait Airways, one must be aware of the same way through which anyone can save themselves from any charges imposed by the officials. So, you are requested to dive into the points and learn its pet policy; please have a look:

In Cabin Pet Rules. 

Kuwait Airways has different rules associated with cabin pet rules, and people often wonder about the same. So, for your convenience, you are suggested to take note of the points that are disclosed below; please have a look:

• Kuwait Airways may not allow you to carry a pet, for example, a dog or a cat in the cabin. 
• However, there are exceptional cases; for example, if a pet is a service animal, the airways may allow it. 

Checked Baggage Pet Rules.

• As far as its pet rules are concerned, passengers may get authorization to carry a pet onboard. 
• You may transport your pet in the cargo section of the aircraft as checked baggage based on its set regulations. 
• Ensure you are carrying the required measured pet carrier that has enough space for your pet to move and sit around in. (Your carrier must be IATA Compliant.) 
• However, you may also carry your pet in a manifesto cargo. 
• Ensure you have informed the officials about the pet in the carrier. 
• If you have other queries related to it, you can call Kuwait Airways' supervisor, who will resolve each of your concerns. 

What documents are required for all the pets on Kuwait Airways?

There is a list of documents that are necessary to carry for all the pets on Kuwait Airways. For a swift trip, below is a details description of the same, and you can take reference; please consider them:

• A pet Passport - You may have to present the pet passport to the authority to get approval to check-in. This can be obtained from your vet. 
• A microchip - It is essential to carry a microchip for identification purposes at the airport during the check-in. In case of related queries, you can review all the documents written in the above-mentioned section.
• Vaccination Certificate - No matter if you have a dog or a cat, you are highly recommended to get the medical or vaccination certificate and present them to the official when asked. 
• Serological Blood Test - Your pet must have had a serological blood test done by the doctor and present all the reports to the official. Ensure it is 30 days following the vaccine against rabies.