For pet relocation or longer term holidays, many pet owners want their pet travelling with them because after all, their pet is part of the family.
These days pet travel on an aircraft is commonplace, but you do need to know the correct procedures for both departure and arrival, as well as having the correct documentation for your destination. Different countries have different regulations and it may be that your pet will also have to stay in quarantine for a period of time. The vast majority of countries do not require quarantine which makes travelling with pets much easier. Talk to us and we'll let you know what arrangements need to be made, along with any required veterinary procedures for your destination.
We have been in the pet exporting business for over 30 years and as such have a wealth of experience in this field.
Most pets, especially dogs, can get stressed when in an unfamiliar environment and for this reason it is important for their well being to minimise the stress they may feel. Sedating a dog for example is not a good idea because they might asphyxiate at the 5,000 feet altitude that most passenger cabins and aircraft holds are pressurised to during a flight. These days it is quite common for pets to be shipped in aircraft holds which are also temperature controlled by the cockpit systems.
Ideally, for any airline pet travel, you should plan around 3 months ahead so that any vaccinations can be completed early.
You want your pet to be feeling fit and healthy for their flight and, with planning, this issue can be eliminated. A number of countries will require a period of quarantine for a specified period upon entry- for example Australia and New Zealand.
We ship pets as cargo, meaning your pet (dog or cat) will travel in the livestock compartment of an aircraft hold. These spaces are pressurised, temperature controlled and all kennels are tied down to stop movement. These compartments are dimly lit during flight so most pets will simply sleep for the duration of the journey. If you use our services to arrange your pet travel, we will provide all required airline documentation (for example the Air WayBill), deliver your pet to the airline loading bay and we'll make sure you know how to retrieve your pet upon destination arrival. Should you not be travelling on the same plane (or perhaps not even on the same day) as your pet, we can offer boarding arrangements as part of your pet's travel plan.
