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Royal Jordanian

In Compartment: Dogs, Cats, Falcons, Birds In Cargo: Dogs, Cats Pet Shipping: Yes Microchip: Yes Health Certificate: Yes Vaccinations: Rabies Airline Pet Policy Link
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Royal Jordanian Airline Pet Policy Summary

  • Pets in the cabin must weigh under 7kg (including their container) and the flight duration must not exceed 5 hours.
  • Only two pets are allowed in the cabin per flight.
  • Pet containers must fit under the seat with dimensions not exceeding L50xW40xH26 cm.
  • Service animals can travel for free but must have all necessary documentation.
  • Pet travel must be pre-booked at least 48 hours in advance.
  • Charges for pet travel depend on pet weight and destination, starting at $300 for small kennels.
  • Pets traveling to Canada and the U.S. must meet CDC or CFIA requirements.
  • Falcons are permitted in the cabin under strict guidelines, with a maximum of two falcons per seat.
  • Special rules apply to pets traveling to or from high-risk countries for rabies.
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Health Requirements

Microchip: Yes

Health Certificate: Yes

Vaccinations: Rabies

Restrictions

Brachycephalic Breeds: Dogs: Bulldogs (American, English, French, Dutch), Boxers, Boston Terriers Cats: Persians, Exotics, Himalayans, British Shorthairs

Dangerous Breeds: Greyhound Dogs

Support Animals

Service Animals: Not specified.

Emotional Support: Not specified.

Carrier Details

Compartment:

In-Cabin Pet Carrier Rules

  • Only cats and dogs allowed in passenger cabin in Economy Class.
  • Weight limit (animal + crate/pouch): 7 kgs / 15 lbs maximum.
  • Flight duration must not exceed 5 hours.
  • Maximum two pets allowed per flight in cabin.
  • Carrier dimensions must fit under-seat stowage area: Length 50 cm x Width 40 cm x Height 26 cm.
  • Reservation must be made at least 48 hours before departure with approval from RJ's Systems & Procedures Section.
  • Live Animal Acceptance Checklist must be signed by passenger for PETC acceptance.

Cargo:

Checked Baggage and Cargo Pet Rules

Pets such as dogs and cats may be accepted as checked baggage (AVIH) but treated as excess baggage and not included in free baggage allowance.

  • Reservation required at least 48 hours prior to flight with approval from RJ's Systems & Procedures Section.
  • Maximum of 4 AVIH allowed per aircraft.
  • Live Animal Acceptance Checklist must be signed by passenger for AVIH acceptance.
  • Charges apply as excess baggage for pet and kennel weight.
  • Prohibited breeds/mixes for AVIH transport include certain cats (Exotic, Persian, Burmese and snub-nosed mixes) and dogs (Affenpinscher, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Brussels Griffon, all Bulldogs, Bull Mastiff, Cane Corso, Chow Chow, Dogo Argentino, Dogue de Bordeaux, English Mastiff, French Bulldog, Japanese Chin, King Charles Spaniel, Neapolitan Mastiff, Pekingese, Pit Bull, Presa Canario, Pug, Shar Pei, Shih Tzu, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Valley Terrier).
  • Rodents are prohibited on all flights.
  • Falcons may be carried in cabin in Economy class only with special conditions and fees.

Kennel Size and Weight Limits

Kennel SizeWeight LimitDimensions
Small KennelUp to 23 kgUp to 32 kg (70 lb) / 203 cm (80 in)
Medium Kennel23-45 kgOver 32 kg (70 lb) up to 45 kg (100 lb) / Below 203 cm (80 in)
Large Kennel32-45 kgOver 32 kg (70 lb) up to 45 kg (100 lb) / Over 203 cm (80 in) up to 250 cm (100 in)

Charges (USD)

Charges vary by kennel size and route. Examples:

From/ToEuropeMiddle East & EU1Far EastUS
Small Kennel$300$175-$250$300$400
Medium Kennel$450$275-$450$400-$450$600
Large Kennel$600$400-$600$500-$600$800

Additional fees apply for Aqaba station and for weights/dimensions exceeding limits.

Additional Notes

  • Pets over 45 kg handled manually with special booking.
  • Falcons in cabin require hooding, window seats, secure attachment, health certificates, and reservation 48 hours prior. One falcon charged triple excess baggage rate; more than one requires adjacent seat booking.
  • AVIH for India travel requires import/export permits, health certificates, vaccination records, microchip, fit-to-fly certificate, AQCS NOC, and IATA-approved crates with ventilation and labeling.
  • Quarantine may be required on arrival in India up to 30 days.

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