Electronic devices to US, UK and Canada
Following a directive from US authorities, we have been advised that guests travelling to the United States from Abu Dhabi International Airport are not permitted to carry electronic devices larger than a cell phone or smart phone in the cabin.
The maximum permitted dimensions for a cell phone allowed in the cabin of an aircraft are 16cmx9.3cmx1.5cm. Please ensure that if you are carrying a mobile phone, it is charged and can be switched on for security inspection.
Medical devices are also permitted; however larger items such as laptops, tablets, cameras and e-readers must be placed into checked-in baggage at the point of origin, which may not necessarily be at Abu Dhabi International Airport. The new rules come into effect for US-bound flights departing Abu Dhabi as of 25th March, 2017.
If you are travelling to the UK or Canada, please fully charge all your electronic devices prior to checking-in for your flight. You may be asked to switch them on for security inspection. In case your laptop, tablet, e-reader, camera or other device cannot be switched on, you will be asked to dispose off the item or you may be denied access to your flight.
Abu Dhabi Airport does not have a facility to store devices, which cannot be powered up and Etihad Airways cannot take responsibility for devices, which are left behind.
This requirement is part of enhanced security measures by the authorities of these countries. Safety and security remain the highest priority for us and we will continue to assist guests in complying with these directives.
Animals and pets
There are different
rules and regulations for travelling by air with animals, depending on your
destination.You are responsible for providing all the necessary health documents, licenses, declarations and permits as required by governmental regulations of the country to which the animal is to be carried.
Guide dogsGuide dogs to lead the blind are permitted in the aircraft cabin (for flights from Abu Dhabi to USA and vice versa only). All necessary documents must be provided. We also accept guide dogs as checked baggage in the cargo hold without charge.
Falcons
We accept the carriage of falcons in the main aircraft cabin provided that all the necessary documents have been obtained. We also accept falcons as checked baggage.
All other pets are accepted only as manifested cargo and are not permitted within the aircraft cabin or checked baggage.Pets are not accepted on transit flights through Abu Dhabi.
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- For countries known to prohibit the import/export of animals and birds as checked baggage, please contact the Embassy concerned.
- All animals and birds should travel as manifested cargo via countries that do not allow the importation of animals as checked baggage.
- These animals must be cleared at the cargo terminal upon arrival where they will be examined by local veterinarian after producing the relevant import and health certificates.
Instruments and equipments
Musical instruments, which fit into the dimensions
permitted as cabin baggage (such as small flutes or violins), can be
transported as part of your cabin baggage allowance. In case the instrument (such as bass or cello) does not fit into the overhead bin or exceeds dimensions or weight of the cabin baggage, you may purchase an additional seat. Please, make prior arrangements with your station of departure. Alternatively, you may check in your musical instruments as part of your checked baggage allowance or purchase an additional excess baggage allowance. Your musical instruments must be safely packed to sustain the travel.
Small vehicles powered by lithium batteries
All vehicles powered by
lithium batteries are not accepted for travel by Etihad. These vehicles are
commonly referred to as:
- Airwheels
- Solowheels
- Mini Segways
- Hoverboards
