Traveling with Pets? - Read Our Pet Policy

Pets Travelling on Cayman Airways

Cayman Airways will accept domestic dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, and captive-caged birds for carriage subject to the conditions below. On the jet service a maximum of four pets are allowed in the cargo compartment per flight and a maximum of five pets are allowed in the passenger compartment per flight (one in business class and four in economy class). The pet must remain in a kennel (container) with the door closed at all times while on the aircraft.

Pet Travel Charges

Pets travelling in the cabin to and from international destinations are charged US$100.00 per pet each way. Pets travelling on jet services in the cabin on domestic flights are charged at US$25.00 per pet each way. Pets as check-in baggage to and from international destinations are charged US$125.00, and domestic is US$50.00. Payment will be accepted at the time of reserving the pet space through the Reservation Department or at check-in, debit and credit cards are both accepted.

One pet is permitted to be transported per kennel, except for 2 pets of the same breed and size between the age of 10 weeks and 6 months may be allowed to travel in 1 kennel.  As long as they are small enough to fit into a single kennel with enough room to move around and are compatible. The charge will be as 1 pet.

Travel Container

The pet must be confined in a suitable leakproof container provided by the passenger. When the pet is in the cabin compartment on the jet service the container must not exceed the following dimensions: maximum length of 23 inches and maximum width of 13 inches (maximum linear dimension of the kennel in the hold is 120 inches, L X H X W). The pet must be accompanied by a valid health and rabies vaccination certificate, entry permits, and other documents required by the country of entry. The maximum weight for a pet allowed to travel is 99 lbs., this is the added weight of the pet plus the kennel.

Pets travelling on Cayman Airways Express

No more than two pets in total will be allowed on any flight operated by Cayman Airways Express, either both pets in the cabin in separate kennels if they are for the same owner &/or familiar and compatible with each other, otherwise one pet in the cabin and one pet in the baggage compartment per flight.  Space is limited and must be reserved by contacting Cayman Airways Reservation Department in advance for travel on the same flight as the passenger.

In the cabin:
Pets must be small enough to fit and stay comfortably in the kennel (container) under the seat with the door closed at all times while on the aircraft. The dimensions under the seat are a maximum length of 14 inches and maximum width of 10 inches with a maximum weight of 22 lbs.  Soft-sided kennels are recommended.   

In the baggage compartment:

Pets must be small enough to fit and stay comfortable in the hard-sided kennel (container) and not exceed H-30 inches x W-23 inches with a maximum weight of 50 lbs.

Unaccompanied Pets

If a pet is travelling unaccompanied it must travel in the cargo compartment at the cargo rate.

Limitation of liability

Cayman Airways will not be responsible in the event of loss, delay, injury, sickness or death of any pet or animal accepted for transportation

PLEASE NOTE:

Passengers are responsible for researching and meeting all applicable requirements for travel documents for their pets prior to booking or checking in for flights. Cayman Airways reserves the right to deny boarding to any pet whose owner fails to reserve a space or fails to present the required travel documents upon check-in at any gateway, at the passenger’s expense.

United States Entry Requirements For Pets

Animals entering the United States may be subject to regulation by the Animal and Plant Health Service (APHIS) of the United States Department of Agriculture, and other Federal agencies. Depending on your destination State, your pet may need to meet State entry requirements in addition to Federal entry requirements. Pet owners are responsible for meeting all Federal and State requirements.

For more information visit: www.aphis.usda.gov and/or www.aphis.usda.gov/pet-travel/another-country-to-us-import 

Effective August 01, 2024, CDC requires that all dogs entering or re-entering the United States must complete the CDC Dog Import form which generates a receipt that must be presented upon check-in at the airport.  For your convenience, you can review and complete the Dog Import form by clicking on the link below:

https://cdc-786687.workflowcloud.com/forms/090dc543-7b2f-4538-b2c7-2919d12ecc73

Cayman Islands Entry Requirements for Pets

All pets entering the Cayman Islands must be accompanied by an import permit issued by the Cayman Islands Department of Agriculture. You must provide evidence that your dog or cat complies with all of their import requirements before they will issue an Import Permit. Application forms are available here.

Failure to meet these requirements exactly will result in your pet being refused entry into the Cayman Islands.  Your local veterinarian will be able to help you with the requirements. Ensure to contact the Department of Agriculture well in advance of your proposed trip to ensure you are able to meet all the requirements.

Please take note of the list of breeds that are prohibited entry into the Cayman Islands per the Cayman Islands Department of Agriculture. See link for details: https://doa.gov.ky/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Prohibited-Dog-Breeds-List-Rev-March-2014.pdf

PLEASE NOTE: Cayman Airways is not allowed, per the Cayman Islands Agriculture Department regulations, to transport any pets from any country in  Asia, Africa, or Central and South America to the Cayman Islands. This also includes in-transit.