Passengers flying on <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/tags/etihad-airways/" target="_blank">Etihad Airways</a> can now pay to bring their cat or dog with them in the cabin. Pets will travel at an additional cost of the person’s cabin bag allowance and owners will be required to present the veterinary and official documents for animals at the time of check-in. In economy, it costs $150 (Dh550) per pet, per flight, to travel six hours or less, and $250 (Dh920) for flights more than six hours. If transiting, the combined price per flight will apply. "This is a new policy that came into effect earlier this year. Etihad has welcomed trained service animals, and pet cats and dogs on board since September 30, 2021," the airline told <i>The National</i>. "Guests can bring their small pet cats and dogs in the cabin on all flights to, from and via the UAE, provided all travel conditions are met. "One adult can bring one pet per flight. This can be increased to two pets if two guests are travelling together, provided the pets are from the same household." Bookings have to be submitted at least 72 hours before travel via an online booking form, declaring details such as the pet’s microchip number, a certified health certificate and a fit-to-travel certificate. The total combined weight of the pet and travel bag or kennel must not exceed 8 kilograms and it is the responsibility of the passenger to check all entry and exit regulations for the country they are flying to and from. In cases where a person with an allergy and a person with a pet both request to travel on the same flight, the Etihad representative said the request of the person who made the reservation first will be confirmed. Here, <i>The National</i> explains how to use the pet travel service. <b>Economy: </b> it costs $150 (Dh550) per pet per flight for flights six hours or less, and $250 (Dh920) per pet per flight for journeys more than six hours. If you are transiting, the combined price for each flight will apply. If you wish to purchase an adjacent seat, you must do this in advance. <b>Business: </b> You must purchase an extra seat in advance for your pet. Pets will not be accepted on flights operated by Etihad partner airlines. You must submit a booking form, which is available on the Etihad Airways website, at least 72 hours before your flight. Before you travel with an animal in the cabin, you must ensure the following: