La science ici est plus simple qu'elle n'en a l'air. Avec Kuwait Airways, une règle tranche d'emblée : la cabine reste fermée aux chiens, quelle que soit leur taille. Votre compagnon voyagera donc en soute ou en cargo, deux options bien réelles et parfaitement sûres quand le dossier est préparé avec soin. J'ai vu assez de départs pour savoir où les papiers coincent, et Pixel, mon Cavalier King Charles, m'accompagne partout.
La politique animaux de Kuwait Airways se divise en cabine et soute. Cette page résume les limites de poids, tarifs, restrictions brachycéphales et spécifications de cage pour les deux modes — issu des pages officielles animaux de la compagnie.
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En cabine ✗ Non accepté
En soute / fret ✓ Accepté
Politique cabine Animaux acceptés ✗ Non acceptéPlease note that pets are not allowed to be carried in the passenger cabin on Kuwait Airways. vérifié 2026-07-20 Politique soute & fret Soute: Animaux acceptés ✓ AcceptéAnimals such as dogs, cats, household birds and other pets, when properly crated and accompanied by valid health and vaccination certificates, entry permits, and other documents required by countries of entry or transit… vérifié 2026-07-14 Soute: Réservation à l'avance requise ✓ Ouiditions of Carriage, published by us (as amended) and in effect on the date the booking is made which govern the carriage of passengers Baggage and/or cargo and shall include applicable Tariffs in force; these are… vérifié 2026-07-14 Soute: Rabies vaccine · Requis ✓ OuiPets should be accompanied by a valid Health Certificate and Vaccination Certificates, Entry Permits, and other documents required by country of entry or transit. vérifié 2026-07-20 Soute: Poids max (animal + caisse) 32 kg …USA 26 30 28 28 38 34 - The above over-weight charges shall be applied as outlined below: Weight Changes 24-32 kg 1x the overweight charges 33-41 kg 2x the overweight charges 42-50 kg 3x the overweight charges 51-72 kg… vérifié 2026-07-20 Soute: La caisse doit avoir / être Leak proof required, Stand turn required, gamelle d'eau, Secure door required, ventilée, conforme IATA, étiquette animal vivant, une caisse The Pet Container must be constructed of nontoxic material and the floor of the Container should be solid and leak-proof and without any wheels. vérifié 2026-07-20 Fret: Animaux acceptés ✓ AcceptéCDC-Rabies-Vaccination-and-Microchip-Form Dogs must be at least six months old. Must be accompanied with an airwaybill (AWB)regardless of whether dogs were transported as cargo, checked baggage, or hand carried baggage… vérifié 2026-07-20 Fret: Réservation à l'avance requise ✓ OuilueFi Optional Services & Fees Inflight Entertainment Animals On Board Cargo Baggage Information Free Baggage Free Carry-on Baggage Excess Baggage Rates Prepaid Excess vérifié 2026-07-20 Fret: Embargo chaleur 3.1°C documentation required, satisfying the relevant authorities for the journey you are undertaking. 3.1.2. A ticket is not transferable. 3.1.3. Some tickets are sold at discounted fares which may be partially or… vérifié 2026-07-14 Fret: Connecting flights allowed ✓ OuiPlease be advised that effective 1st September 2023, no live animals will be allowed on FLIGHTS with transit in Kuwait through Kuwait International airport either as Cargo or baggage due to non-availability of… vérifié 2026-07-20 Fret: Poids max (animal + caisse) 24 kg …Far East USA Kuwait - 10 12 16 18 22 26 GCC except Dubai 10 12 16 20 22 26 30 Middle East 12 16 18 20 22 24 28 Indian Sub-Contient 16 20 20 - 22 26 28 Europe 18 22 22 22 - 26 38 Far East 22 26 24 26 26 - 34 USA 26 30… vérifié 2026-07-20 Fret: La caisse doit avoir / être gamelle d'eau, ventilée, conforme IATA, tapis absorbant, étiquette animal vivant, une caisse Separate food and water troughs with food and water must be provided either fixed inside the Container or attached to it so that the animals are able to access them during the journey vérifié 2026-07-20 Santé & documents Certificat sanitaire requis ✓ OuiRates are detailed below* Pets should be accompanied by a valid Health Certificate and Vaccination Certificates, Entry Permits, and other documents required by country of entry or transit vérifié 2026-07-20 Puce électronique · Requis ✓ OuiElectronic chip number: the pet must be identified by electronic chip or any other method of identification Live Animal Transportation to/from the USA For more information, please refer to the following: Effective… vérifié 2026-07-20 Quarantaine · Type quarantine station Dogs that have been in high-risk countries in the past six months and were vaccinated in a foreign country can only arrive at a US airport with a CDC quarantine station and a CDC registered ACF. vérifié 2026-07-20 Quarantaine · Requis ✓ OuiIf they cannot do so, the dog must remain in quarantine for 28 days after revaccination. vérifié 2026-07-20 Quarantaine · Durée 28 jours If they cannot do so, the dog must remain in quarantine for 28 days after revaccination. vérifié 2026-07-20 Titrage antirabique (FAVN) · Approved laboratory required ✓ OuiThe importer must obtain a rabies serologic test from a CDC approved laboratory for their foreign vaccinated dog demonstrating adequate titer levels. vérifié 2026-07-20 Import permit required ✓ OuiPets should be accompanied by a valid Health Certificate and Vaccination Certificates, Entry Permits, and other documents required by country of entry or transit. vérifié 2026-07-20 Certificat sanitaire · Requis ✓ OuiPets should be accompanied by a valid Health Certificate and Vaccination Certificates, Entry Permits, and other documents required by country of entry or transit. vérifié 2026-07-20 Certificat sanitaire · Visé par les autorités ✓ Ouier must present a receipt that they completed the form to the airline before boarding. CDC’s required forms need to be endorsed by official government veterinarians in the exporting country. Additional entry… vérifié 2026-07-20 Vaccination antirabique · Requis ✓ OuiThe importer must have a reservation at the CDC registered ACF and have their dog undergo a veterinary exam and revaccination with a USDA licensed rabies vaccine at a CDC registered ACF. vérifié 2026-07-20 Vaccination antirabique · Rappel requis ✓ OuiThe importer must have a reservation at the CDC registered ACF and have their dog undergo a veterinary exam and revaccination with a USDA licensed rabies vaccine at a CDC registered ACF. vérifié 2026-07-20 Animaux d'assistance En cabine · Animaux acceptés ✓ AcceptéTransport of a service or psychiatric service animal in the cabin is free of charge on flights to/from USA KU117/118. vérifié 2026-07-20 En cabine · Fee waived ✓ OuiTransport of a service or psychiatric service animal in the cabin is free of charge on flights to/from USA KU117/118. vérifié 2026-07-20 Esa note Emotional Support Animals Emotional support animals are no longer considered 2. Emotional Support Animals Emotional support animals are no longer considered as service animals and will be treated as carriage of pets in the cargo compart vérifié 2026-07-20 Fee waived ✓ OuiTransport of a service or psychiatric service animal in the cabin is free of charge on flights to/from USA KU117/118. 1. vérifié 2026-07-20 Recognized ✓ OuiCharging for Damage The final rule allows airlines to charge passengers traveling with service animals for any damage to the aircraft caused by the passenger’s service animal, so long as the airline charges passengers… vérifié 2026-07-30 Cabin allowed ✓ Ouiasis ID:* Password :* Login Become a member Join Oasis Club Forgot Member ID? Forgot Password? Animals on Board Policy How to Carry Pets in Cabin Regulation Pet in hold Region Definitions Kuwait Airways Policy for… vérifié 2026-07-20 Esa recognized ✗ NonEmotional support animals are no longer considered as service animals and will be treated as carriage of pets in the cargo compartment (AVIH) and subject to pet in hold (AVIH) charges. vérifié 2026-07-20 Forms required ✓ OuiRules opens an external link in a new tab Visa & Travel Visa Information EC Regulation Prerequisite Forms Summer or Winter Travel About Kuwait Airways Awards and Recognitions Our Fleet Our Partners Safety Reporting… vérifié 2026-07-20 Max animaux par passager 2 The number of service animals traveling with a single passenger with a disability is limited two service animals. vérifié 2026-07-20 Races interdites regardless of breed Definition of Service Animal A service animal is as a dog, regardless of breed or type, that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a qualified individual… vérifié 2026-07-20 Advance notice hours 48 h Department of Transportation Service Animal Relief Attestation up to 48 hours in advance of the date of travel. vérifié 2026-07-20 Préavis de réservation 48 h …Form and, if applicable, a U.S. Department of Transportation Service Animal Relief Attestation up to 48 hours in advance of the date of travel. vérifié 2026-07-20 Documentation required ✓ OuiCheck-In Requirements Passenger with a disability seeking to travel with a service animal shall submit the 2 completed and signed service animal form(s) at the passenger’s departure gate on the date of travel. vérifié 2026-07-20 En cabine ✗ Non accepté
En soute / fret ✓ Accepté
Politique cabine Animaux acceptés ✗ Non acceptéPlease note that pets are not allowed to be carried in the passenger cabin on Kuwait Airways. vérifié 2026-07-20 Politique soute & fret Soute: Animaux acceptés ✓ AcceptéAnimals such as dogs, cats, household birds and other pets, when properly crated and accompanied by valid health and vaccination certificates, entry permits, and other documents required by countries of entry or transit… vérifié 2026-07-14 Soute: Réservation à l'avance requise ✓ OuiIt is mandatory to inform the airline Reservation Office in advance vérifié 2026-07-20 Soute: Rabies vaccine · Requis ✓ OuiPets should be accompanied by a valid Health Certificate and Vaccination Certificates, Entry Permits, and other documents required by country of entry or transit. vérifié 2026-07-20 Soute: Poids max (animal + caisse) 32 kg …USA 26 30 28 28 38 34 - The above over-weight charges shall be applied as outlined below: Weight Changes 24-32 kg 1x the overweight charges 33-41 kg 2x the overweight charges 42-50 kg 3x the overweight charges 51-72 kg… vérifié 2026-07-20 Soute: La caisse doit avoir / être Leak proof required, Stand turn required, gamelle d'eau, Secure door required, ventilée, conforme IATA, étiquette animal vivant, une caisse The Pet Container must be constructed of nontoxic material and the floor of the Container should be solid and leak-proof and without any wheels. vérifié 2026-07-20 Fret: Animaux acceptés ✓ AcceptéMust be accompanied with an airwaybill (AWB)regardless of whether dogs were transported as cargo, checked baggage, or hand carried baggage on all flights. vérifié 2026-07-20 Fret: Réservation à l'avance requise ✓ Ouiditions of Carriage, published by us (as amended) and in effect on the date the booking is made which govern the carriage of passengers Baggage and/or cargo and shall include applicable Tariffs in force; these are… vérifié 2026-07-14 Fret: La caisse doit avoir / être gamelle d'eau, ventilée, conforme IATA, tapis absorbant, étiquette animal vivant, une caisse Separate food and water troughs with food and water must be provided either fixed inside the Container or attached to it so that the animals are able to access them during the journey vérifié 2026-07-20 Santé & documents Certificat sanitaire requis ✓ OuiRates are detailed below* Pets should be accompanied by a valid Health Certificate and Vaccination Certificates, Entry Permits, and other documents required by country of entry or transit vérifié 2026-07-20 Quarantaine · Requis ✓ Ouihave been in high-risk countries in the past six months and were vaccinated in a foreign country can only arrive at a US airport with a CDC quarantine station and a CDC registered ACF. The importer must have a… vérifié 2026-07-20 Import permit required ✓ OuiPets should be accompanied by a valid Health Certificate and Vaccination Certificates, Entry Permits, and other documents required by country of entry or transit. vérifié 2026-07-20
Questions fréquentes
Combien coûte le transport d'un animal sur Kuwait Airways ? Sur les vols en France métropolitaine, Kuwait Airways facture à partir de 25 en soute, par trajet et par animal. Les trajets plus longs coûtent davantage — vérifiez votre itinéraire exact. Et si mon vol est retardé au-delà de la validité du certificat sanitaire ? Si la fenêtre du certificat expire avant l'embarquement, il faudra le faire réémettre. Prévoyez 1 à 2 jours de marge entre la date du certificat et le départ pour absorber les retards mineurs. Que se passe-t-il si j'oublie un document ? À l'aéroport de destination : au mieux, une inspection prolongée le temps que vous trouviez une copie ; au pire, l'animal est mis en quarantaine ou renvoyé à l'origine à vos frais. Apportez des copies imprimées.
L'essentiel tient en peu de points : la puce électronique est obligatoire, la cabine exclue, la soute et le cargo accessibles. Rassemblez ces éléments tôt, vérifiez chaque certificat sanitaire avant le jour J, et gardez une copie numérique sous la main. Chaque itinéraire a ses subtilités selon la destination et la date. Lancez le plan personnalisé de Pawgo pour obtenir un plan adapté à votre voyage réel, étape par étape.
Glossaire
ISO chip ISO 11784/11785 — la norme universelle des puces électroniques. FAVN Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization — un test de sérologie antirabique exigé par les destinations indemnes de rage. Brachycephalic Races à museau plat (Bouledogues français, Carlins, Persans, Himalayens) avec acceptation aérienne limitée à cause du risque de stress thermique. AVIH Animal Vehicle In Hold — terme IATA pour l'expédition d'animaux en soute, avec des tarifs variables selon la compagnie et la route.
