Royal Jordanian Pet Policy
Royal Jordanian Airlines allows pets to travel with passengers in the economy cabin and also has checked baggage. A prior approval from Royal Jordanian systems and procedures. The reservation to carry the pet should be made atleast two days prior to the departure and the pet must be vaccinated according to the standards given by the countries of departure. All the vaccination certificates must be submitted on time to the airlines. The application fees has to be paid prior to the day of departure.
The Royal Jordanian airline has a strict policy against pets on its flights. All types of rodents and insects are prohibited from the planes. In order to ensure that all passengers have a safe and comfortable experience, the airline will be discussing the specific conditions for pets on its flights in more detail.
Size of the animal
The maximum weight of an animal and its container that can be transported in the economy class is 7kg/15lbs. The container should be at least 19"x15"x10". Domestic animals or household pets can travel as checked baggage if their combined weight doesn’t exceed the above mentioned weight and size criteria. There are no weight restrictions on the travel of animals as checked baggage, but they will be charged depending on the total weight of pet and container. ..
Health certificate
Royal Jordanian Airlines has announced that all dogs travelling with passengers will now require a health and vaccination certificate, in addition to any other required documentation. The airline has stated that this is in order to ensure the safety of all passengers and their pets, as well as to comply with international regulations. Dogs from countries considered high risk for rabies will not be allowed into the country, regardless of whether they have been in contact with rabies-infected animals abroad or not. All other dogs travelling with passengers will be subject to these same restrictions. ..
These rules are also applied to the passengers who are visiting the United States or returning to the United States from a vacation. In rare circumstances CDC may give advance approval for importation of dogs from such countries in case the dog is fully immunised against rabies, to avail this approval, the person should be a US citizen or an owner of dog trained to assist the person with a disability.
International travel regulations
The pet policy of Royal Jordanian states that the passenger must carry all the relevant documents that are demanded by the country they are visiting. Many countries demand import permit, vaccination certificate, conciousness certificate, veternary certificate and additionally a pet passport. Sme of the countries demanded a clearance from quarantine officers and they required the owner and the pet to stay isolated for 14 days amid pandemic.
Temperature restrictions
Royal Jordanian Airlines has a pet policy that dogs must not be accommodated in temperatures above 85 degrees Fahrenheit or below 45 degrees Fahrenheit for more than four hours. ..
In cases where Royal Jordanian airlines cannot guarantee the minimum temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit, an acclimation certificate is demanded, this certificate indicates that the animal is acclimated to air temperatures lower than the minimum prescribed temperature. ..
Special conditions applied
Royal Jordanian Airlines does not allow pets in the aircraft cabin. Pets will be considered as baggage and will be charged as extra baggage by Royal Jordanian Airlines. Pets are allowed in the cargo compartment of the aircraft on a fee basis. Falcons are allowed in the cabins on rare occasions, mostly when the travellers destination is a gulf country. Falcons are allowed in economic class only, the handler must occupy a window seat. A chain or rope must be attached to the bird’s leg to control it. ..
Charges to carry pets
For a container of 203cm and pet of 32kg, the extra baggage will be charged three times the normal excess baggage charge.
Conclusion
The Royal Jordanian Pet Policy is a policy that the airline has in place that allows for the transport of pets with passengers. The policy is detailed and guarantees the safety of the animals. This signifies the airline’s inclusivity towards pets.
