Syrian Arab Airlines just updated its cargo pet policy — cats are now confirmed allowed in cargo, which means the comparison spreadsheet needed a revision. Cargo is the high-stakes column: temperature controls, layover logistics, breed paperwork. Syrian Arab Airlines sits in an unusual corner of the market, so getting the cargo rules right before booking is exactly the kind of detail that separates a smooth trip from a very expensive phone call at the airport.
Syrian Arab Airlines's pet policy splits into cabin and cargo. This page summarizes the weight limits, fees, brachycephalic-breed restrictions, and carrier specifications for both modes — sourced from the airline's official pet pages.
How Syrian Arab Airlines handles your pet
Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Hover the to read the exact wording; the opens the source page.
In the hold / cargo Accepted
Hold & cargo policy
Hold: Pets accepted Accepted“Can I bring pet on board the flight? Pets are allowed in cargo only, not as checked baggage. Please contact and appoint any local cargo agent/freight forwarder to assist you on the shipping live animals. They will…”
Frequently asked
- What if my flight is delayed past my health certificate validity?
- If the certificate window expires before you board, you'll need a re-issue. Build a 1-2 day buffer between the cert date and departure to absorb minor delays.
- What happens if I forget a document?
- At the destination airport: at best, an extended inspection while you produce backup; at worst, the pet is held in quarantine or returned to origin at your cost. Bring printed copies.
The allowed value for Syrian Arab Airlines changed from 'None' to 'True'. Verify against the latest official source.
Syrian Arab Airlines is a niche carrier, which makes preparation non-negotiable. Before committing to any routing through Damascus, run the actual details through Pawgo's plan-builder — it pulls the current policy, flags documentation requirements, and produces a personalized plan that accounts for the specific journey. Luna has strong opinions about last-minute surprises at check-in, and a printed plan is the only reliable counter-argument.
Glossary
- ISO chip
- ISO 11784/11785 — the universal microchip standard.
- FAVN
- Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization — a rabies serology test required by rabies-free destinations.
- Brachycephalic
- Snub-nosed breeds (French Bulldogs, Pugs, Persians, Himalayans) with restricted airline acceptance due to heat-stress risk.
- AVIH
- Animal Vehicle In Hold — IATA's term for cargo pet shipment, with fees that vary by carrier and route.
What changed recently
The rule for a requirement changed from 'None' to 'True'. Plan accordingly.