Swiss Airlines Pet Policy

Swiss Airlines Pet Travel Policy

Swiss Airlines Pet Policy allows you to move with your pets swiftly. Find here more options on travelling with your pet on board and what you can do to move your pets in these current challenging times. Swiss Airlines allows each passenger to bring two pets on board on any route either in the cargo or in the cabin seat. Make sure you contact Swiss Air customer care to complete your pet reservation in advance. Here are some important points of Swiss Airlines pet policy:

Snub nosed dogs and cats (all breeds) are restricted from travel because they are very sensitive to temperature change and transport. Such pets could easily fall sick or suffer serious health problems.

Restricted Animals for travel with Swiss Airlines

1. Swiss Airlines allows passengers to travel with a maximum of two pets on board.
2. They can place the pet carrier in the cabin.
3. Swiss Airlines limits the total number of pet on board in the cabin or in the hold.
4. Passengers can travel with one pet in the cabin and another pet in the hold
5. The pet carrier must be approved by IATA
6. Pets must be at least 12 weeks or above for travel on board with Swiss Airlines
7. Passengers will be allowed to ship their pets as cargo only in the following countries:

• Hong Kong
• Ireland
• South Africa
• United Arab Emirates
• United Kingdom

Swiss Airlines Pet in Cargo

The following animals can be transported as cargo with Swiss Airlines:

1. Pets traveling without any companions
2. Pets travelling to countries which require pets to be travelled as cargo only
3. For more information about Swiss Airlines Pet in cargo you can visit Swiss Airlines official site or contact Swiss Airlines customer care at +1-888-526-4112.

Swiss Airlines Pet in hold (more than 8kgs)

The pet policy is similar to pet in cabin travel policy. For pet in hold the temperature for pet travel is also ideal and pleasant for international travel. Passengers are restricted for visiting their pets while in hold on board Passengers are advised to complete their check in at least two hours before their flight departure.

List of animals that can travel as Swiss Airlines Pet in hold (more than 8kgs):

Travel conditions For pet in hold

1. Pets travelling in hold must be clean, disciplined and should not smell bad.
2. The pet must be healthy, well fed for travel and should easily fit in the carrier.

Swiss Airlines Pet in Cabin

Swiss Airlines Pet policy allows you to travel in cabin with your pet underneath your seat in front of you. It’s very cheap and easy and generally recommended is that your pet has to meet the very specific restrictions. Your pet carrier can’t weigh more than 20 pounds and then the second in dimensions. The size of your pet carrier in cabin and the size of your pet itself will have to meet the airlines restrictions. You can travel with a small dog and cat weighing up to 8kgs (including the pet carrier) in the cabin. While larger dogs (Trained dogs) can travel only if they fit in front of the passenger’s seat.
Swiss Airlines Pet in cabin Policy:

1. The pet carrier must be clean, escape and leak proof and scratch proof. The container size should not exceed 118 cm- 55 x 40 x 23 cm.
2. The pet must remain inside the carrier throughout the journey and the carrier must be large enough so that the pet can freely move without any difficulties.
3. Pet must be well tamed, disciplined and clean, if the pet has a bad odour then the pet might not be able to travel.

Pet Carrier Weight and Dimensions

Guidelines for Swiss Airlines Pet Carriers

According to the IATA (International Aviation Authority) regulations:

1. The pet carrier should be adequate for the animal to sit and stand comfortably
2. The pet carrier should contain the IATA tag for live animals
3. The container must be air conditioned and must be suitable to contain both cats and dogs
4. The pet carrier must be large enough for the pet to sit, stand and lie down comfortably
5. The container must remain intact, scratch free and free from any uneven surface.
6. The container must be Water proof, securely screwed, sturdy, clean, lockable doors and properly ventilated on both sides.
7. If there are wheels attached to the container then they must be removable and fixable
8. The carrier must be ventilated on three sides and four sides for international travel
9. Food and water should be attached at one end of the transport carrier. They should be adjustable with the flight cabins and easy to handle for the airlines staff as well.

Swiss Airlines Pet travel Fees

Documents / Certificates required for pet travel with Swiss Airlines

1. Rabies vaccination certificate if the pet is travelling from a high risk to a low risk country
2. Vaccination certificate specifying details about the pet-age, sex, breed, weight
3. An up to date EU pet passport
4. Commercial health certificate if they are travelling to Switzerland  (signed and accredited by a veterinarian )

Note that pet with incomplete or missing Documents / Certificates can be kept for quarantine or not allowed for travel with Swiss Airlines. The Documents / Certificates required for pet travel with Swiss Airlines must be up to date and presented 10 days before scheduled departure.  For more details on pet travel documents you can visit Swiss Airlines official site or dial the customer care number +1-888-772-1600.

Swiss Airlines Pet - Emotional Support Animals

1. As per the ESA requirements Swiss Airlines does not travel for Emotional Support Animals. However, registered, service and trained animals are accepted for travel in the cabin without any charges.
2. Moral Support dogs will be allowed for travel only within United Sates for free
3. The pet will be travelling in cabin or in cargo which will be determined by the weight and size of the pet.
4. For more information on travel with Emotional support animals you can visit Swiss Airlines official site or contact directly the Swiss Airlines customer care at +1-888-772-1600.

For Pet Travel within Switzerland and Canada

1. At the airport your pet will be checked by the customs if you fly to Switzerland.
2. Your pet should be able to meet the entry requirements of the country/ Border Veterinary Service
3. If you want to travel with your pet/ trained/ service animal to Canada then the passenger must present with special travel documents meeting all the Canadian import regulations.
4. If the passenger is unable to present the necessary documents then they will not be fit for travel or allowed entry in Canada

For further information you can check out Swiss Federal Food Safety and Veterinary office or call Swiss Airlines customer care at the given number+1-888-772-1600