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Travel
by Air & Other
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Pets
can travel in two ways: in the cabin with you,
or unaccompanied. We will mainly focus on pets
traveling in the passenger cabin as a
carry-on. The general requirements or rules
include:
 | A health certificate - in most cases
health certificates are issued by a
licensed veterinarian who examined the
animal within certain (airline specifics -
see below) days of transport
| Age - Dogs and cats must be at least 8
weeks old and must have been weaned before
traveling by air
| Carry-on pet are small enough to fit
comfortably in a kennel (or carrier) that
is placed under the seat
| Animals are never allowed out of the
kennel (or carrier) during flight
| Advance reservation
| Refusal - All airlines reserve the right
to refuse an animal for reasons such as
not meeting IATA regulations, illness,
poor kenneling, or extreme temperatures at
origin, transfer or destination airports. |
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| The
small, s-medium or medium size Pak-o-Pet meets
the requirments of most airlines. The
dimension of the large size Pak-o-Pet may
exceed those set out by some airlines. For
your reference, the following is extracted
information of major airlines' requirements
and the links for full details (updated on
06/2001): |
| Air
Canada |
Health
certificate- varies upon destination.
Reservation- Reconfirm 24 hours prior
to departure.
Carry on requirements- No larger than
9.5"x15.5"x21".
Charge- $50 + tax for domestic
flights(within North America); international
flights vary upon destination. |
For
information call
1-800-361-8071. Or you can visit their website
at www.aircanada.ca |
American
Airlines |
Health
Certificate -varies with destination.
Reservation -Reconfirm 24 to 48 hours
before scheduled departure.
Charge -$75 one way for domestic
travel;International rates vary with
destination. |
For
information call 1-800-433-7300, or you
can visit their website at www.aa.com |
America
West
Airlines |
Health
Certificate-A health certificate is
required, and it must be dated within 30 days
of departure. A rabies shot for dogs are
required.
Only small dogs, cats, or birds allowed
as carry on. No pets are transported in cargo.
Carry on requirements- no larger than
17"x16"x10", and must abide by
IATA regulations.
Reservation-reconfirm 24 hours prior to
departure. Limited pet cabin space per flight.
Please call.
Charge-$75 each way. For flights to
Canada and Mexico, ask for information at
point of reservation. |
For
information call 1-800-235-9292 or
visit their website at www.americawest.com |
British
Airways |
Health
Certificate-make sure you have all
applicable documentation and vaccination
requirements for your specific destination. If
not, British Airways will refuse the boarding
of your pet.
Reservation-Reconfirm 24 hours prior to
departure.
Information on requirements-For
information on the various requirements for
different destinations/countries, you can call
the UK Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and
Food (MAFF)at 020-7904-6347.
British Airways only allows cats and dogs
as carry on.
Charge-varies with destination. |
For
information call
1-800-247-9297 or you can visit their website
at www.britishairways.com/usa |
Continental
Ailrlines |
Health
Certificate- varies with destination.
Reservation- Reconfirm 24-48 hours
before departure.
Weight requirements- Pet must weigh 9
lbs. or less. All pets weighing more than 9
lbs. must ride in cargo. Kennel size for carry
on pets cannot exceed
14"x22"x9".
Charge- $50 one way for domestic
flights; international flights vary with
destination. |
For
information call 1-800-784-4444. Or you
can visit the website at www.continental.com |
Delta
Airlines |
Health
certificate- varies with destination and
aircraft.
Reservation- reconfirm 24-48 hours
before departure.
Carry on size requirements- the pet
must be in a device, abiding by IATA
requirements, that measures no more than
21"x13"x9", and is no smaller
than 17"x12"x8".
Charge- $75 each way for domestic
flights; international flights vary with
destination. |
For
information call 1-800-325-5205. Or you
can visit their website at www.delta.com |
Lufthansa
Airlines |
Health
Certificate-varies with destination. A
rabie shot dated within the last 30 days is
required for any pet.
Only cats and dogs allowed as carry on.
All other pets must ride in cargo.
Carry on requirements-Unit that pet is
in must weigh no more than 8 kilos (with pet),
and it must measure no more than
22"x16"x8".
Reservation-Reconfirm 24-48 hours prior
to departure.
Charge-varies with destination. |
For
information call
1-800-645-3800, or you can visit their website
at www.lufthansa.com/usa |
Northwest
Airlines |
Health
certificate- required; must be dated
within 10 days of departure.
Reservation-reconfirm 24 hours prior to
departure.
Requirements for carry on pets- no
larger than 17"x12.3"x8". Only
allow dogs, cats, and small household birds.
Charge- $75-$110 for domestic flights;
international flights vary with destination. |
For
information call
1-800-441-1818, or you can visit their website
at www.nwa.com |
Trans
World
Atlantic (TWA) |
Health
certificate- required; must be dated
within 10 days of departure.
Reservation- Reconfirm 24 hours prior
to departure.
Charge- $75 each way for domestic
flights; international flights vary with
destination. |
For
information call
1-800-221-2000. Or you can visit their website
at www.twa.com |
United
Airline
(UA) |
Health
Certificate - to be issued no more than
30 days before departure
Reservation - Reconfirm 24 to 48 hours
before departure
Shipped as cargo - ONLY from "Know
Shippers" to United Cargo, commercial
animal shippers or licensed pet breeders
Other than dogs or cats - Contact UA
for acceptance
Charge - $75 one way for domestic
travel; international rates vary by
destination |
For
information call 1-800-241-6522, or you
can visit their website at www.united.com |
U.S
Airways |
Health
Certificate- Suggested.
Reservation- reconfirm 24 hours prior
to departure.
Pet requirements- Can only bring small dogs,cats,and
birds as carry on.
Charge- $75 each way for domestic
flights; international flights vary with
destination. |
For
information call
1-800-428-4322. Or you can visit their website
at www.usairways.com |
| For
more information regarding the policies of
international airlines on pets, checkout the
following links: |
| The
following are useful references or traveling
tips you may also want to look at: |
| The
Independent Pet And Animal Transportation
Association IPATA |
IPATA
is an International Trade Association of
animal handlers, pet moving providers, kennel
operators, veterinarians and others who are
dedicated to the care and welfare of pets and
small animals during transport locally . . .
nationwide . . . worldwide. |
For
further information you can call IPATA
at 1-903-769-2267, or you can visit their
website at www.ipata.com |
| US
Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) |
This
agency enforces the Animal Welfare Act (AWA)
that protects dogs, cats, and most other
warm-blooded animals transported in commerce.
It's shipping regulations help ensure that
people who transport and handle animals
covered under the AWA treat them humanely. You
can find helpful hints on traveling with pets.
www.aphis.usda.gov/oa/pubs/petravel.html |
Call
(800) 545-USDA or
USDA-APHIS-Animal Care at (301) 734-4981
Eastern Region - (410) 571-8692
Central Region - (817) 885-6910
Western Region - (916) 857-6205 |
| If
you are traveling through Europe via
EuroRailways, the following information may be
useful: |
| In
most countries, small pets travel for free or
at a minimal charge, and larger pets travel at
half the 2nd class fare (even if traveling
with passengers in 1st class). Often, pets are
required to be kept in a traveling container.
In some countries (e.g. Spain and Britian)
pets are not allowed. For special regulations
for the French-Spanish Hotel-trains pets are
admitted if the compartment is reserved
entirely. |
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For
further information you can call
1-954-463-1169, or you can visit their website
at www.eurorailways.com |
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