How to Add Pet to Qatar Airways Flight?

A few airlines don’t accept pets in cabin. Qatar Airways is one of them. Only service animals may be accepted in cabin. However, pets may be booked in hold or cargo upon payment of charges. If you want to book a pet you will have to inform the airline at least 2 days before departure. You may inform up to 30 days before departure. Qatar contact center may be called. Adding a pet on Qatar Airways will require you to follow the below steps.

1. Submit a request online.

2. Wait for the airline to approve the request.

3. Arrange a suitable kennel or carrier for the pet.

4. Arrive 2 hours before departure.

5. Pay the charges at check-in desk.

The maximum size of kennel permitted is up to 118inches. Kennels or carriers measuring over this will have to be booked by Qatar Airways Cargo. You can find out the ideal size of kennel or carrier by using the kennel size calculator. Just enter the dimensions of the pet on kennel size calculator to get informed about the perfect size. You may contact Air1Network on +1-844-414-9223 for details. Our blog will give a detailed overview of how Qatar Airways pet cargo policy works.

How Do I Get my Pet on a Qatar Flight?

If your pet is 8 weeks or older, you may put your pet on Qatar flight. Only domestic pets including dogs, cats and birds of permitted size and weight are allowed in hold. Those exceeding the permitted size and weight will have to be booked by cargo. Take a look at what is entailed by Qatar Airways pet cargo policy.

Pets weighing up to 32kg - These are considered medium-sized requiring you to pay moderate charges.

Pets weighing between 32kg and 75kg - These are considered large pets requiring you to pay higher charges.

Pets weighing over 75kg - You’ll have to book them by cargo.

Travel requirements like documents needed may vary on routes. On selected routes pets may be transported by cargo. For details or assistance feel free to reach out to Qatar Airways flights or Air1Network on +1-844-414-9223 or +1-877-777-2827.

Can you travel to any country with a pet on Qatar Airways?

Destinations may have specific requirements vis-a-vis documentation. If there are restrictions which are country-specific, you may have to transport the pet by cargo. Make sure you understand all travel requirements before you book the pet. You will need to show documents on the day of travel. The tips given below may help you with Qatar Airways pet cargo international.

Inform the airline at least 2 days and up to 30 days before departure so that Qatar Airways can confirm availability of space.
For traveling to US, you will need to complete a CDC dog import form.
A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel is considered valid.
If it's a round-trip the health certificate will have to be issued for return trip also.
A rabies vaccination is required for most destinations. It must be administered at least 30 days and at most 11 months before arrival.
CDC rules for dog import are stricter for dogs which have traveled in high-risk countries in the past six months.
On selected routes, special treatments may be needed for dogs and cats at least 14 days before departure. Your pet may be quarantined if it is found to be suffering from Parvovirus and Leptospirosis, among others.
Microchipping is needed for easy identification - Microchip implanted must be ISO-compliant.

Which is more favorable: cargo or hold of Qatar Airways?

Cargo of Qatar Airways is more favorable during the hotter weather. The airline recommends you book a pet by cargo from May to September. Because temperatures at a few airports may go up to 45 degrees centigrade. Here are the top reasons why cargo travel is recommended.

Cargo terminals are temperature-controlled - Tarmac of airport becomes extremely hot in the months from May to September.

Temperature-control measures in cargo are better - Exposure to harsher temperature may be deadly for some breeds.

How much does it Cost to Add a Pet to your Qatar Flight?

If your flight is to or from Qatar, the charges are $150 less. The charges may go up to $450 depending on the route and weight of the pet to be added. Payment of Qatar Airways pet cargo cost will help you get the below services also.

Looking after the pet - If there are transfers of 3 hours or more, the pet will be walked.

Feeding the pet - If you don’t put sufficient pet food, the service staff will feed the pet every 3 or 4 hours.

Filling up the water container - If the kennel gives access to the container, it will be refilled.

Cleaning of kennels at connecting airports - Service staff keep the kennel clean.

Traveling with a pet carrier larger than 118 inches? They will have to be booked as Qatar Airways pet cargo. You may book them only on routes where Qatar Cargo flights operate. Feel free to reach out to Air1Network or Qatar Airways on +1-844-414-9223 or +1-877-777-2827 for details or assistance.