Pet Transportation |
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AIRLINES
Most airlines will transport your pet as cargo and some will allow you to have your animal with you on board. Unfortunately, if your pet is larger than a small dog, you are not allowed to take it with you in the cabin. You also have to remember that airlines that accept pets for transportation have specific regulations concerning their passage, regardless of whether these pets are accompanied or unaccompanied. It is highly advisable to enquire well in advance of departure as the number of pets permitted on each flight is strictly limited and pet approval is granted on a first-come-first-serve basis. Make sure that you ask about transportation charges and pet insurance. Costs vary from one airline to another; therefore, you have to contact your airline for full details.
If your pet is to travel in the cabin, take it with you when you check in. If your pet travels as airfreight, it must be delivered to the freight terminal in time to assure inclusion on your flight. Should your trip require a transfer between airlines, check pet regulations of the second airline in advance to be sure that pets are carried. There is no through checking of pets between airlines, so it will be your responsibility to make sure that connections are made at the transfer point.
TRAVEL BOX
With the exception of guide dogs, the pet will need to be contained in a travel box throughout the entire trip. It is important that your pet can stand, sit, turn around and lie down comfortably. Depending on whether your animal will travel in a passenger cabin or as airfreight the box requirements will vary. Keep in mind that there are strict specifications about travel box requirements that must meet International Air Transportation Association (IATA) standards. Before purchasing any container, check with the airline first.
RELOCATION AGENCIES
Many companies specialize in pet relocation, and if you do not want to go through the hassle of paper work and prefer to leave it to professionals, contact one of the agencies in the UAE. They can organize relocation as far as delivering your pet to your doorstep.
Animal Care Centre Sharjah, Phone: 06 5436280 __________________________________________________ Dubai Kennels & Cattery Dubai, Phone: 04 2851646 Web: www.dkc.ae __________________________________________________ Petzone Chalets Dubai, Phone: 04 3402902 __________________________________________________ Posh Paws Dubai, Phone: 050 2730973 |
NOTE: A guide dog, properly harnessed, normally travels free in the cabin at its owner's feet. However, the airline must be notified in advance that the dog will be on the flight. |