Flying your dog or cat
It `s not a rare case in which people take their pets on intercontinental flights. Although this brings some comfort to the owners, the long flight is a big shock to the animal. That `s why airlines that offer more services for their pets better. In fact, with most carriers, you must take your pet in the cabin in a special container, if not exceed the weight indicated. As expected, different airlines have different policies for that matter. That `s why weattempts to shed light on this problem, digging in the regulations for transporting animals from some of the largest airlines in the United States to Europe and vice versa.
Lufthansa
The German carrier has a very liberal policy on the transport of domestic animals, their planes. E 'permission to take your anger friend in the passenger compartment of the aircraft when the weight of the animal, in the special container (which are given at check in, at most airports) are not blockedexceed 8 kg (17.6 pounds). larger animals travel in the hold, encased in a suitable container so that they get up and have enough room to move. Water must also be ready if the international flight. If you have a dog guide dog or service, you travel free with you in the cabin of the airplane without. Any other travel with your pet from the U.S. to Europe per kg of excess baggage free as a regular payment. You should keep in mind, Lufthansa, from yourIntentions to fly with your pet, at least 24 hours before departure.
United / Continental
Even if a member of Star Alliance, Lufthansa, United travel quite a different policy with pets. The company assumes responsibility for his actions and often do not allow certain breeds of animals or pets are not healthy or aggressive edge. However, dogs and any other type of non-aggressive cats and little nonvenomousallowed in the cabin economy. not the container, which was to save the animal to be large enough to accommodate your pet is, but should be more than the space under the seat in front of you where you should take. larger animals are transported in the hold. If temperatures are very cold or very hot, the airline will not risk the life of your pet and simply would not allow it on board. The prices for traveling with pets in the cabin will vary from 90 euro up to 180 € for a place inthe cargo bay.
British Airways
Things are a bit 'complicated if you want to take your pet on a trip to Europe with British Airways. Although the company is proud that his experience in dealing with animals on board, there `sa severe limitation for the collection of animals in the passenger cabin. The only type of animal, the show can be connected to the board, is a guide dog. Any other type of pet is traveling in the hold with a specific container and enough water andFood for the journey. You should consult your veterinarian before you call your pet on a BA flight. The veterinarian must have a blood sample from the police and if everything is in order, he is a passport for your pet's problem. You must book BA at least 14 days before departure to contact your animals in the hold. The prices for traveling with pets are very different, so you should ask their local agent BA.
U.S. Airways
Pets are not allowed U.S. Airways to fly in the passenger cabinon intercontinental flights. The only way to keep your pet is traveling to and from the United States to save in a specialized container and leave the animal in the cargo compartment of the aircraft to be taken. Of course, U.S. Airways does not allow certain types of animals on board, if you do not look healthy, or if you can `t endure the extreme temperature changes, can look into the aircraft hold. Passengers must make a reservation for their animals at least 4 weeksDeparture. For rates and information, contact the local representative of U.S. Airways.
Delta
Although Delta does not bring a pet into the cabin, the company refers to it, the pressure and control the temperature of the cargo area, where they kept all the animals on this flight. However, the carrier has a long list of things to do before your pet to the airport. You need to obtain permission from your vet stating that the animal is fit enough to travel. It 'should also beThe examination of all the individual pet vaccinations and the need to contact your local Animal Reception Center. This is necessary when you travel to Britain. The Animal Reception Center in British customs and a clear input for your pet in the United Kingdom.
KLM / Air France
From 1 April 2011, KLM is not traveling from or through the passenger cabin on long distance again. The options for you and your animal friend, are confined to two variants. The first isYour pet as checked baggage unless the total weight of the animal and the container that is stored in no more than 75 kg (165 lbs). KLM has the pressure and ventilated sections, in which your pet will be created. It is necessary to ensure the average of at least 48 KLM hours before departure to ensure that there is no place for a pet on the flight, because space is limited in ventilated sections. The other way to get your pet transport carriers. In this case, it is necessaryIf your local agent load to turn to make a reservation for your pet. For a container company and make a total weight of 32 kg (70.5 lbs) You must pay over 200 euro. If you need a transfer at the airport in Amsterdam, the need to take more than two hours stay, you pay an extra € 150 for the treatment of animals.
American Airlines
AA Pets are not allowed inside the cabin passengers to travel aboard transatlantic flights. As with KLM / Air France, customersThe check-in their beloved animals, such as luggage and ensured that their containers with care in a well ventilated area and the pressure will be organized. It `s important to know that American Airlines are not allowed animals to travel in Switzerland. For all other EU Member State, the animal must wear a microchip or a tattoo that matches the information on the certificate of vaccination of the animal. For rates and taxes on your pet, we recommend you contact AA for a moreInformation.
It `s important to know that most airlines have a policy of certain breeds of dogs, cats, and don` t allow them to air transport due to their fragile nature. These are generally known as the snub nose dogs and the cats'. Here Sa `list of competitions, fly limited by:
Dogs
Bulldog Affenpinscher (all races) Japanese Chin Presa Canario
American Staffordshire Terrier Lhasa Apso Pug Cane Corso (SeeRaces)
Boston Terrier Mastiff Dogo Argentino (all races) Shar Pei
Boxer (all races) Bordeaux Mastiff Pekingese Shih Tzu
Brussels English Toy Spaniel Tibetan Spaniel Pit Bull
Cats
Burmese Persian
Himalayan Exotic Shorthair
Any mix of races is not allowed on board as well.
