Etihad Airways raises cost of travelling with small pets on flights from $200 to $1,500

The cost of travelling with a dog or cat on board an Etihad Airways flight in economy class has increased from $200 to $1,500. The change came into effect on Saturday, according to the airline’s website. Airlines have varying policies when it comes to allowing pets to be carried onboard flights, but travellers with Etihad are able to take small cats and dogs on board with them in a carrier as an additional cabin bag allowance. Etihad said the price hike was due to "operational restrictions". "We continue to allow guests to fly with their pet cat or dog in the cabin on Etihad Airways flights," said a representative. Due to operational restrictions we have changed our pricing effective from October 15, 2022. The new prices do not apply to existing confirmed pet bookings."<br/>