ACCLIMATION CERTIFICATE

As we previously wrote on this blog many airlines require acclimation certificates for all cats and dogs. Federal regulations specify that dogs and cats must not be exposed to ambient temperatures that fall below 45 F for more than four consecutive hours while in animal holding areas of airport terminals. The regulations also limit exposure to temperatures lower than 45 F to 45 minutes while transferring the animal between the aircraft and the animal holding area.

It is a common problem by many veterinarians to agree to issue this form. They are often hesitant to sign them because they are considered by some to be a blank check for airlines that want to avoid liability.

To avoid potential legal liability, the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) Professional Liability Insurance Trust recommends veterinarians who sign acclimation certificates use the following wording:

“The animal(s) in this shipment appear healthy for transport but need(s) to be maintained at a range of ambient temperatures to which the animal(s) has/have been acclimated, as determined in consultation with the owner/authorized agent to be no lower than (W degrees) F for (s) minutes and no higher than (Y degrees) F (not to exceed 85 F) for no longer than (s) minutes.”

If you wish to purchase Acclimation Certificate for US$6.00 please contact contact us by phone: (54)11- 5292-6001 or by Email.

Transport Your Pet on Commercial Flights

United Airlines

Accepts dogs, cats, and birds as checked or carry-on luggage.
Carry-on fee for domestic travel is $100 each way.
Checked-luggage fee for domestic travel is $100 each way for small-to-medium-sized kennels and $200 each way for medium-to-extra-large-sized kennels.
Fees vary by destination for international flights.
Call 1-800-UNITED-1 (1-800-864-8331) to make a reservation.

American Airlines

Only accepts cats and dogs as checked or carry-on luggage.
Limits carry-on pets to two in First Class and five in Coach.
Carry-on fee is $100 each way; reservation is required.
Carry-on kennels can be no larger than 23” long x 13” wide x 9” high.
Checked-luggage fee is $150 each way; you don’t need to make a reservation.
Checked pets can weigh no more than 100 pounds, including the kennel.
English-speaking callers can book a reservation at 1-800-433-7300.
Visit the reservations page for additional numbers.

Delta Airlines

Allows carry-on and checked pets.
Limits carry-on pets to one in First Class, one in Business Elite, and one in the Main Cabin.
All kennels must be capable of loading upright with wheels, functional handles, a secure closure (not locked), and padding for accidents.
Carry-on fee is $100 each way.
Checked-pet fee is $200 each way.
You cannot check pets between May 15th and September 15th.
Call 1-800-221-1212 for travel within the US and 1-800-241-4141 for international travel.

Continental Airlines

Does not accept checked animals.
Allows cats, dogs, pet rabbits, and household birds as carry-on items on most US flights.
Limits carry-on pets to one in the front cabin and four in the Economy cabin.
In-cabin kennels must fit completely under the seat in front of you, with maximum dimension of 22” long x 14” wide x 9” high.
The fee is $95 each way.
Pets can be booked online or by contacting reservations (for international flights, call 800-525-0280).

US Airways

Does not allow checked animals, except for nonstop shuttle flights in the Boston, DC, and New York markets.
Allows you to carry one small dog, cat or bird.
Carry-on pets are not allowed on transatlantic flights.
You must use a hard-sided carrier up to 17” long x 16” wide x 8” tall, or a soft-sided carrier up to 17” long x 16” wide x 10” tall.
The fee is $100 each way.
Call 800-428-4322 to make arrangements.

Northwest Airlines

Allows small dogs, cats, and birds as carry-on items and a large variety of pets as checked luggage.
The maximum kennel size for carry-on pets is 17” long x 12” wide x 8” tall.
Limits carry-on pets to two kennels in First Class and two in WorldBusiness Class.
Fee is $80 each way.
Checked pets prices vary based on the animal’s size, ranging from $139–359 each way.
You can make your arrangements online by visiting Manage My Reservations
For international travel, call 1-800-225-2525.

Southwest Airlines

Only allows fully-trained assistance animals accompanying a person with a disability or being transported to a person with a disability.

Virgin Atlantic

Allows cats, dogs, and ferrets in the cargo area only.
Pets can only travel on flights between the following cities: Barbados, Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York-JKF, New York-Newark, Orlando, San Francisco, and Washington.
Offers a Pet Rewards Program for frequent-flying pets.

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Banned carriage of Brachycephalic dogs and cats on Cathay Pacific

No carriage of Brachycephalic dogs and cats on Cathay Pacific from 18 July 2011

 The airline has banned the so-called brachycephalic breeds (pugs, bulldogs, and boxers, as well Himalayan, Persian and exotic short-hair cats) due to concerns that certain types of short-nosed animals have an increased risk of breathing problems and overheating due to the stress of flying.


The move comes a year after the U.S. Department of Transport (DOT) released figures detailing the number of in-flight canine deaths between May 2005 and May 2010.



English bulldogs accounted for 25 of the 108 deaths of known breeds – far more than any other pedigree.


Brachyphalic dogs are at a higher risk of death because their breathing is more restricted than that of a dog with a longer muzzle. This restricted breathing makes it harder for a short-faced dog to cool itself down by panting.

American Airlines imposed a complete ban on the travel of snub-nosed cats and dogs in its cargo holds or as checked luggage, limiting their travel to in-cabin only. The airline also established a ban on eight breeds – including boxers, pugs and Boston terriers –between the summer dates of June 30 and September 1.

Delta Airlines, United Airlines and Continental Airlines offer similar temperature-contingent restrictions for the cargo and checked-baggage travel of pets.

Singapore airlines has issued a complete ban on snub-nosed dogs as well as their cross breeds.

Dogs
Affenpinscher
Tibetan Spaniel
Boston Terrier
Boxer
Brussels Griffon
Bulldog
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Chow Chow
Dogue de Bordeaux
English Toy Spaniel
Japanese Chin (Japanese Spaniel)
Lhasa Apso
Mastiff (all breeds)
Pekingese
Pug (all breeds)
Shih Tzu
Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Cats
Himalayan cat
Persian cat
Exotic shorthair

Step-by-step instructions on how to correctly measure your pet before transportation

Rules for Flying With a Service Dog

Here are some of the old and new rules as well as progress in animal relief areas that is currently worth mention.  As ones that used to travel with a service animal, this topic is very close to our heart, and that said, we hope that if you do travel with an animal that you have trained yourself, as we did, that you do so responsibly.  

Existing Rules:  

• Airlines can not ask passengers what their disability is, but they can ask what the service animal does for the individual, which will briefly touch on that person's special needs (and therefore eluding to their disability).
• Airlines are required to provide service animal relief areas and must cooperate with airport operators to make these areas accessible and readily available for both arriving and connecting passengers.
•  TSA will expedite passengers to and from outdoor relief areas if they are on the other side of security and a passenger needs to relieve the service animal during a connecting flight.

Newest Rule: 

•  Passengers traveling with "emotional support animals" (which are not currently defined the same as a service animal) must give the airline 48 hours advance notice and provide a letter of verification and special need from their doctor.

International Rules: 

Many countries have very strict rules regarding animals and traveling with pets, and no matter what the laws are in the US, as well as no matter whether the new 382 ruling requires their airlines to comply with the rules, if the country's existing laws prohibit animals in some way, they prohibit US travelers with service animals as well and are awarded a "conflict of law waiver" in regard to following 382. Of note, the Philippines, Jamaica, and Mexico have already received their conflict of law waivers, and do not, nor likely will soon, allow service animals into their countries.


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Airline Animal Incident Reports

Please note that the data for each airline does not necessarily indicate the quality of service that it provides, because the number of animals transported by each airline varies widely.  For example, Continental Airlines, which transports numerous pets, has emphasized that incident reports are filed for less than 0.05% of the pets that it transports.  Further, Southwest Airlines until recently did not transport pets (in contrast to service animals, as required by law), and no reports have been filed by Southwest to date. http://www.thirdamendment.com/animals.html

The reports essentially give pet owners information they can use to decide how to and whether to travel with animals.

Such statistics to someone who has lost a beloved pet is like quoting similar data on the safe transport of unaccompanied minors to the caregiver of a child who is lost en route.









Consider all the options before you decide to put your pet on an airplane. Here are some general guidelines:
 


Ask your veterinarian if your pet is healthy enough to fly safely, as well as what precautions you should take. Compile specific questions about feeding.

Experts advise that puppies and kittens, sick animals, animals in heat, and frail or pregnant animals should not travel by air, and that "pug-nosed" animals should not fly in an aircraft's cargo area.

The American Humane Association recommends that pet owners do not sedate animals prior to air travel: "Whether flying in the cabin or with cargo, animals are exposed to increased altitude pressures of approximately 8,000 feet. Increased altitude ... can create respiratory and cardiovascular problems for dogs and cats who are sedated or tranquilized."

Despite marketing claims to the contrary, the Agriculture Department states there are no USDA-approved transport kennels. USDA suggests you select a container that is "put together securely" (e.g., with locking bolts); contains metal doors rather than plastic, especially those fastened by four metal rods; and offers a "strong and effective" door lock mechanism.

Make sure the container is the proper size. Also, note that many airlines will not accept a container with wheels. There are many other considerations concerning containers, so visit the sites linked at left to learn more. ( i.e  Pet Travel Agency )

Properly label all containers and make sure your pet has identification, such as a collar, ID tag, and/or microchip. Affix a photo to the container in case the animal escapes.
 

Acclimate the animal to the container prior to the day of travel.

International air travel can be quite complex. As the USDA states: "Each country has their own set of rules, some simple, some complex, and some require quarantine."
 


For an extensive list of nations, 
visit the USDA's Regulations and Assessments page.

Book as early as possible, since some airlines limit the number of animals onboard each flight. Reconfirm prior to departure.

Always choose non-stops over connecting flights whenever possible. 
 

Consider the time of year and the time of day, particularly midday flights in the summer and late night flights in the winter, and how extreme temperatures might affect your pet. Some airlines impose embargoes at certain destinations and/or during certain times, or when ground temperatures exceed specified limitations.

The bottom line: There are dozens of restrictions and caveats about transporting pets by air, and all sorts of embargoes on specific destinations as well as certain times of the year. In addition, space is limited and usually subject to a first-come reservation basis. So never make a booking until you're clear what the rules are for that airline.

For more information :

Short-Nosed Dogs and Air Travel

In July 2010, the U.S. Department of Transportation released statistics that showed short-nosed breeds of dogs—such as pugs, Boston Terriers, boxers, mastiffs, Pekingese, Lhasa Apsos, Shih Tzus and bulldogs—are more likely to die on airplanes than dogs with normal-length muzzles.

 In fact, over the last 5 years, approximately one-half of the 122 dog deaths associated with airline flights involved these short-faced breeds. 25 of the 122 dogs that died over the 5-year period were English bulldogs, followed by 11 pugs, the only other breed in double digits. Although these numbers seem a bit scary, keep in mind that this is a very small number when compared to the hundreds of thousands of animals that fly every year.

As a result of the tighter space, they are prone to problems such as smaller-than-normal nostrils, a longer-than-normal soft palate, and a narrowed trachea (or windpipe).

Because of these abnormalities, they don't breathe as efficiently as dogs with normal-length snouts and can have difficulty cooling off when they're playing or exercising, or if they're stressed or overheated. And when they're stressed, their airway can actually collapse (either partially or completely) and cut off their airflow.

It's like breathing through a straw – if you gently suck through the straw, there's no problem getting air. But when you really try to suck hard through the straw, similar to what these dogs may do when they're stressed, exercising or overheating, the straw collapses and you don't get air. This doesn't always cause death, but it can cut off their oxygen supply temporarily and cause the dogs to collapse or overheat.

Because of their anatomical abnormalities, short-nosed breeds seem to be more vulnerable to changes in air quality and temperature in the cargo hold of a plane. Although pets are transported in pressurized cargo holds and get much the same air that the passengers in the cabin do, the air circulation might not be ideal for your pet's individual needs (and remember, your dog is in a crate that could also be affecting ventilation).

In addition, remember that there isn't anyone in that hold area that can monitor your pet and provide help if needed – so if there's a problem, you won't know until the plane has landed and your pet has been unloaded.

There are many things you can do, including:

Keep your pet healthy and at a normal weight. Pets with underlying medical conditions may be more likely to have problems during transport. Elderly and obese pets may also be at higher risk.

Getting your pet used to its traveling crate can really reduce stress while traveling. Think about it...when you're on a plane, you understand what's going on while taking off and landing or even when there's turbulence, but your pet doesn't know what's happening, and this can be stressful – and this can add to the stress your pet may already have if it's in a travel carrier for the first time.

If your pet is used to the travel crate, it's more likely to be comfortable in the crate and travel with less stress. And remember, ALL travel crates, regardless of the breed of dog being transported, need to be secure so your pet can't escape.

Although it can be comforting to your pet to have a familiar-smelling item in its travel crate, avoid thick blankets, fluffy towels or cloth items that your pet can wrap itself or bury its nose in – this could increase the risk of respiratory problems. A very thin blanket or flat newspaper is best for lining the crate.

If your dog is small enough to fit in a pet carrier that fits under the airline seat, and many popular brachycephalic breeds are, you can ask the airline to allow you to bring your pet into the passenger area of the plane with you. Do this when you make your reservation, not when you show up at the airport for your flight. Some airlines will allow this, but you should always ask about the airline's policy about pets in the passenger cabin.

The airline may charge an additional fee for pets in the cabin, and many airlines place limits on the number of pets allowed in the cabin. 

In addition, airlines may have specific restrictions on the size of carriers allowed in the cabin as well as in the hold. 

Some airlines may not allow certain breeds of dogs to be transported in the cargo holds of their planes, and airlines such as Continental Airlines also have embargo policies based on the size of the aircraft and the environmental conditions.

For example, an airline may refuse to allow short-nosed dogs to be transported in the hold during certain times of the year (due to environmental temperatures) or on certain flights (based on the size of the plane). Most of the embargo apply to animals transported in the hold, and do not apply to pets in the cabin

Pick your flight times carefully. When you and your pet are in the air, the pressure and temperature in the plane is controlled. However, you've probably noticed that the air seems a little stale and the temperature isn't as well regulated when you're sitting on the tarmac – that's because the plane's temperature and air pressure controls are often turned down until you're in the air.

What does this mean? Well, it means that if you're on the tarmac for a long period of time, the temperature in the cargo hold may rise above (if it's hot) or fall below (if it's cold) the ideal temperatures for your pet. To protect pet passengers, airlines have their own temperature restrictions—for example, no pets in the cargo bay when the forecast is 85 degrees (F) or higher—but you can be even more careful.

Try to minimize layovers where your pet might be kept in the cargo hold or sitting on the tarmac in temperatures that aren't comfortable for it. For example, in warmer months, or when you're traveling to a warm destination, only fly earlier or later in the day to avoid the mid-day high temperatures so the cargo area doesn't get uncomfortably hot. During cold weather, or when flying to a colder destination, try to fly during the warmer parts of the day.

Visit your veterinarian within 10 days before any interstate trip you take with your pet, but particularly before airplane trips. Pet owners are required by law to get a certificate of veterinary inspection (often called a health certificate) from their veterinarian for any trip that crosses state lines, and the airlines often require a copy of the health certificate before they'll let your pet fly.

If you have a short-nosed breed of dog, ask your veterinarian about your pet's respiratory health and what precautions you can take to minimize the risks for your pet.

Your veterinarian can help you figure our what kind and size travel carrier you should get and how best to mark it with your personal information to make sure you and your pet are reunited after the flight, what kind of animal identification is appropriate (such as tags, microchip, etc.), and when you should feed your pet during travel. 

    We strongly recommend that you avoid tranquilizing your pet for air travel, because it can increase your pet's risk of injury and health problems.

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Complain About Your Airline Pet Travel Service

If you experience this kind of problem with your airline, you may want to deal with it by lodging a complaint with the airline or to one of the authorities that oversee air transportation.
Whenever you can identify a problem on the spot, your best option will usually be to bring it to the airline's attention and give them a chance to resolve the issue. If you are at the airport, then contact the airline's customer service representatives, a manager, or some other employee who has the authority to immediately take care of your problem. If you are in flight, then contact the head flight attendant.
If your complaint involved a U.S. airline or a non-US airline operating in the United States, you may want to submit your complaint with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). You can file a formal complaint in one of the following ways:

 http://www.speedbrake.com/sendit.htm

Call the Aviation Consumer Protection Division at 202-366-0511   202-366-0511 to record your complaint.

Submit your complaint to the Department of Transportation's Aviation Consumer Protection Division using their online form at airconsumer.ost.dot.gov/escomplaint/es.cfm.

Mail a written complaint to the following address:
Aviation Consumer Protection Division, C-75
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave., SE
Washington, D.C. 20590
Assistant Administrator for System Safety ASY-100
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20591
You can also contact the FAA by phone at 866-TELL-FAA 866-TELL-FAA  (1-866-835-5322   1-866-835-5322

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Airline Pet Travel Rules

In the US, the Department of Transportation has some basic regulations when it comes to animal travel. Dogs and cats must be at least eight weeks old and must have been weaned for at least five days. If puppies or kittens less than 16 weeks of age are in transit more than 12 hours, food and water must be provided. Older animals must have food at least every 24 hours and water at least every 12 hours. Written instructions for food and water must accompany all animals shipped regardless of the scheduled time in transit. Dogs and cats can be brought to the airline for shipping no more than four hours before departure. This limit goes to six hours if shipping arrangements are made in advance. Airlines can't accept dogs and cats for shipment if the airline cannot prevent exposure of the animal to temperatures less than 45 degrees F (7.2 C) or more than 85 degrees F (29.5 C) for more than 45 minutes when the animal is transferred between the terminal and the plane, or for more than four hours when the animal is in a holding facility. These cold temperature limits (but not the high temperature ones) can be waived if if approved by a veterinarian.

Continental Airlines to re-evaluate its pet policy

On June 23, a pit bull escaped from its cargo crate and caused minor disruption on the runway before jumping into Flushing Bay and eluding New York and New Jersey Port Authority officials for 40 minutes before capture. 

As a result of this incident, Continental’s Pet Safe Program will be amended in several ways. They will no longer allow the following breeds in cargo after 6 months of age or 20 pounds :

Pit Bull Terriers
American Staffordshire Terriers
Presa Canario
Perro de Presa Canario
Dogo Argentino
Cane Corso
Fila Brasileiro
Tosa
Tosa Ken

Additionally, Continental will be comparing all paperwork associated with the animal (health certificate, titre test, rabies vaccination, etc.) to be sure that the breed reference is correct and consistent. 

This action is to assure the safety of the animals, passengers, and employees.
Owners of breeds that are considered dangerous need to be concerned about this policy change. Pet and passenger safety is of primary concern to the airlines. 

Obviously, many of these stronger breeds cannot be confined in a plastic cargo crate. Changes that will insure that events do not reoccur must happen in order for pet owners to be able to transport their pets safely.

Canadians Fight Over Allowing Pets On Airplanes

Dr. Thomas Kovesi, a pediatric respirologist at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario in Ottawa said today on Canadian TV "The airlines have to ask themselves which are more important: people or pets? And pets are important, but I think people are more important"

PetsVentura will keep covering this issue that can influence many pet owners.

CANADAIAN AIRLINES PET POLICIES

The control airline consumer complaint in Canada is taking into consideration declaring allergies a disability. This might oblige Canada airlines to stop allowing small pets to fly in the passenger cabin with their owners.


All Canadians airlines are required by federal regulation to allow service animals, such as guide dogs, to travel in passenger cabins, but this proposed policy might influence the service dogs as well.

Once again the travel animals by air can be forced  to be done by CARGO flight only!

TAM Airline transportation of animals

TAM      

1-888-235-9826
http://www.tamairlines.com

Tam Airline prohibit the transportation of animals in the cabin of our aircraft on domestic flights; however, a domestic animal (dog, cat, guide monkey) can be transported in a specially adapted compartment in aircraft.

Procedures : 

Make your reservation through our Call Center at least 24 hours before departure time; After confirming your flight through our Assistance Center, show up at the airport 2 hours before departure time; Animals considered wild or that exceed the stipulated weight limit should be shipped with the help of our Information Center (0800-562-211); The animal need not be sedated; The animal should be kept in a portable kennel. Such kennels are available in pet shops and animal-supply stores and should possess enough room so that your animal can turn all the way around in it. The container should be made of strong material, be smooth-sided, be leak proof.

Obligatory Documentation :

Animals over 3 months old must be accompanied by a rabies vaccination certificate showing the name of the vaccine manufacturer, the type of vaccine, and the code number of the ample used. The animal must have been vaccinated 30 days to 1 year before departure. Animals under 3 months old, therefore, not having received their first vaccine, can only be shipped by means of a veterinarian's express authorization; Health certificate issued by a veterinarian; Animal Transit Permit (GTA); NOTOC form - provided by TAM; Responsibility form - provided by TAM Fees

The fee charged will be calculated as follows: R$90.00 + the combined weights of portable kennel and animal multiplied by a monetary amount corresponding to 1% of the full air fare for the route to be flown International Flights On our international flights, we allow domestic animals such as dogs and cats to be transported in the cabin of our aircraft.

Procedures :

Make your reservation through our Call Center at least 24 hours before departure time;

After confirming your flight through our Assistance Center, show up at the airport 3 hours before departure time;

Animals considered wild or that exceed the stipulated weight limit should be shipped with the help of our Information Center (0800-562-211);

The animal should be kept in a portable kennel. Such kennels are available in pet shops and animal-supply stores and should possess enough room so that your animal can turn all the way around in it. The container should be made of strong material, be smooth-sided, and be leak proof;

The combined weight of portable kennel and animal may not exceed 5kg.

Obligatory Documentation:

Animals over 3 months old must be accompanied by a rabies vaccination certificate showing the name of the vaccine manufacturer, the type of vaccine, and the code number of the ampule used. The animal must have been vaccinated 30 days to 1 year before departure;

Health certificate issued by a veterinarian.

International Zoo-sanitary Certificate (CZI) - valid for 10 days from date of emission.

Animal Transit Permit (GTA) - provided by TAM

Address to acquire a CZI in São Paulo:

Rua Treze de Maio, 1558 - 3rd floor (near Shopping Paulista)

Telephone: (011) 251-0400 or (0800) 551-059

Working hours: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Note: In urgent cases, Guarulhos Airport has a 24-hour-assistance telephone: (011) 6445-2800.

Departure of Animals on Code Share Airliners

To place an animal on board an American Airlines flight, contact the Assistance Center: (011) 3214-4000

To place an animal on board a KLM flight, contact the Assistance Center: (011) 3372-2800.

On code-share flights with Air France, animals are not permitted in the cabin of the aircraft.

Fees

The fee charged will be calculated as follows: US$50.00 + excess baggage fee + any governmental fees/taxes normally charged by the country of destination.

Departure of Animals Accompanying Handicapped Persons.

A working animal (guide monkey or seeing-eye dog) accompanying a passenger with a hearing or visual handicap may board our flights and stay with the passenger during all stages of the trip.

Procedures :

Contact our Call Center before your flight and request the service;

For domestic flights, show up 2 hours before departure time; for international flights, show up 3 hours before departure time with all necessary documents.

Obligatory Documentation:

General health certificate issued no more than 10 days before departure;

Animals over 3 months old must be accompanied by a rabies vaccination certificate showing the name of the vaccine manufacturer, the type of vaccine, and the code number of the ampule used. The animal must have been vaccinated 30 days to 1 year before departure;

International Zoo-Sanitary Certificate (CZI) issued by an authorized clinic.

Address to acquire a CZI in São Paulo:

Rua Treze de Maio, 1558 - 3rd floor (near Shopping Paulista)

Telephone: (011) 251-0400 or (0800) 551-059

Working hours: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Note: In urgent cases, Guarulhos Airport has a 24-hour-assistance telephone: (011) 6445-2800.

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VIAJANDO CON SU MASCOTA

Su mascota puede viajar en primera clase. Uno podría pensar que viajar en avión con su mascota es tan simple como llevar una valija más. Pero la realidad es que, durante los últimos años, viajar con una mascota se ha hecho más y más complejo debido a una serie de factores: los países exigen diferentes y crecientes requisitos sanitarios, algunos restringen el ingreso de ciertas razas y otros exigen períodos de cuarentena al ingresar. Por su lado, las aerolíneas han venido incrementando sus restricciones en cuanto a vedas por temperatura, tipo y tamaño de las cajas transportadoras y pesos máximos, tambien muchas companias tienen una nomina de razas peligrosas las cuales no transportan donde entran diferentes razas como por ej. Mastines, Dogos, Rottweiler, Pittbull terrier, y otras. Algunas companias las transportan solo hasta los 6 meses y luego exigen cajas especiales de madera para dichos traslados.

Así, para asegurarle un viaje cómodo a su mascota y sin contratiempos, hay que hacer con anterioridad todas las averiguaciones pertinentes. Acá van algunos consejos para que pueda darle a su mascota un viaje en primera clase:

Como se puede trasladar su mascota:

Su mascota puede viajar con usted en su mismo vuelo. Si lo hace, considere que tendrá que ocuparse usted mismo del traslado interior al llegar a destino. Y si se está mudando y en sus  primeras horas debe permanecer en un hotel, probablemente no podrá tenerla allí. En estos casos, puede encomendar el traslado a empresas especializadas en lo que respecta cuidados, hospedaje y transporte  internacional de mascotas, que cuidarán de su mascota un tiempo y se la enviarán en el momento que usted y su familia estén establecidos en su casa definitiva.

Tambien estan los envios por carga, donde los requisitos son un poco mas exigentes ya que el animal viaja solo y debe llevar un bebedero de goteo reglamentado por I.A.T.A. como tambien una provision de alimento pegada a la caja de transporte para que la compania aerea se encargue del animal mientras permanece esperando en la escala, a esto se le suma las recomendaciones de la caja de transporte exigida y aprobadas bajo normas I.A.T.A.

Caja de transporte:

Todos los animales vivos deben viajar en cajas que cumplan con todas las reglamentaciones dictadas por transporte internacional de  I.A.T.A., en su manual L.A.R.,  (Live Animals Regulations) y que tenga un tamaño adecuado para la mascota  pueda entrar parada sin tocar la cabeza en el techo de la misma y dicho animal pueda girar sobre si mismo dentro de  ella, esto es extricto ya que la estacion de destino puede multar a la Aerolinea si existen anormalidades o bien reenviar el animal nuevamente.

Requisitos de sanidad requeridos:

Cada país fija libremente los requisitos de documentación sanitaria nesesaria para sacar o ingresar animales vivos. En ese sentido Argentina no es un país restrictivo en cuanto a perros y gatos, pero sí lo son países tales como el Reino Unido, Suecia, Malasya, Filipinas, Japon, Sudafrica, Australia, Nueva Zelanda y otros, que exigen ciertos análisis y tratamientos, cuarentenas de hasta 180 días y gestiones previas a dicho traslado. Por ello es muy importate y recomendable asesorase de forma correcta y eficiente antes de viajar para cumplir con las reglamentaciones del país de destino, ya que por ej. Australia no deja ingresar animales que vivan en Bolivia o Peru, esos animales deben estar 6 meses en Argentina, minetras hacen todos los tramites y luego de cumplir todos los requisitos y haber estado viviendo ese semestre en Argentina, recien estarian en condiciones de ingresar a Australia.

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KENNEL LABELING WHEN TRANSPORT BY AIR

Kennel Labeling

Federal regulations require that each kennel be properly labeled with the words "LIVE ANIMAL" on the top and at least 1 side of the kennel in 1" letters. Also, the kennel must have orientation labels on at least 2 sides.

Indicate the Top with arrows or "This End Up" markings on at least two sides.

Feeding Instructions Label - If food is necessary it must be attached to the outside of the kennel.

Feeding Certification Attached - Certification must be attached to the kennel stating that the animal has been offered food and water within four hours prior to drop-off (or tender) .

IMPORTANT: Do not feed your animal in the two (2) hours prior to departure, as a full stomach can cause discomfort for a traveling pet.

Contact Information Label - Label with your name, address and phone number at origin and destination cities. It is also a good idea to include your pet's name.

Pets And Airlines Plane Tickets Prices

Each airline has its own fees for pet transportation. U.S. airlines that allow pets to travel in the pl­ane's cabin charge fees ranging from $69 to more than $175 for a one-way ticket on a domestic flight. The distance traveled doesn't matter -- the pet ticket price is the same for a trip between New York and California as it is to fly between two a­irports in the same state. There's one big catch -- the pet owner must fly with the pet.

While the range for pet ticket prices is fairly wide, most of the airlines charge between $100 and $150 for each flight. Part of the reason for this is that it's what the market will bear -- people determined to take their pets with them are willing to pay the price. But there may be other factors as well.

One factor might be that the relatively high price most airlines charge tends to limit the number of people who bring pets on board a flight. Most airlines place a strict limit on the number of pets that can travel in the plane's cabin. Several will only allow one or two animals per flight. A higher pet ticket price reduces the chance of multiple pet owners trying to book trips on the same flight

­One reason airlines might want to limit the presence of pets is to reduce the possibility of conflicts between customers. Even a well-behaved pet can cause problems on a flight. For instance, a­ customer with allergies may complain if someone with a pet sits near them. Airlines have to balance the needs of the pet owner with the needs of other customers.

Some airlines offer passengers the option to check their pet with the rest of their baggage. And yes, the cargo section of the plane is pressurized just like the cabin. But in order to follow federal guidelines, U.S. airlines won't transport animals under certain conditions. If the temperature of the cargo hold will fall too low (below 45 degrees Fahrenheit or 7.2 degrees Celsius, by federal law) or rise too high during the flight, airlines won't transport pets. Airlines will refuse to carry an animal if conditions put the pet's health at risk.

There's a much wider range of prices for cargo shipping than in-cabin travel. Prices for cargo pet tickets range from $100 to more than $1,000. Some airlines have a sliding scale of rates that are based either upon the weight of the animal or the size of the animal's crate or cage. Others have a flat rate that applies to animals of any size or weight. And some airlines won't transport animals in the cargo hold at all. If you plan on taking your pet on a trip, you should call ahead and compare prices among several airlines

Travel Kennels are subject to IATA standards

Travel Kennels are subject to IATA standards (airline regulators). Many other travel boxes are refused by the transport airline. It is wise to examine the travel boxes illustrated here and compare them to the kennel you may already have. 

If you are not sure, or need further help – please contact us. If you require us to acquire a suitable travel kennel on your behalf, please mention it in your email.

Below is a guide to the size of travel kennels, along with which breeds they are suitable for. Like you, we are concerned for your pet's safety and comfort during transportation. The airlines share this concern, and their regulations reflect it.
 

It is vital that your pet(s) travel in a crate of the correct size and type. Your pet must be able to stand, sit and turn around comfortably in the crate.

Small	(21 X 16 X 15)
Medium	(27 X 20 X 19)
Intermediate	(32 X 22 X 23)
Large	(36 X 24 X 26)
Extra Large	(40 X 27 X 30)
Giant	(48 X 21 X 35)

Small	Medium	Intermediate
Cats Chihuahua Maltese Pomeranian Shih Tzu Silky Terrier	Beagle Bulldog Cats Chihuahua Chow Chow Cocker Spaniel Dalmatian Lhasa Apso Maltese Miniature Poodle Pekingese Pomeranian Shar-Pei Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Toy Poodle	Bulldog Cairn Terrier Cats Chow Chow Dalmatian Lhasa Apso Pug Shar-Pei West Highland White Terrier

Large	Extra Large	Giant
Airedale Terrier Boxer Bulldog Cairn Terrier Cats Chihuahua Chow Chow Dachshund Dalmatian Fox Terrier Labrador Retriever Lhasa Apso Maltese Miniature Poodle Pomeranian Pug Scottish Terrier Shar-Pei Standard Poodle West Highland White Terrier	Airedale Terrier Boxer Doberman Pinscher German Shepherd Great Dane Greyhound Labrador Retriever Retrievers Rottweiler Saint Bernard Setters Standard Poodle	Great Dane Greyhound Saint Bernard