Does my pet need to be microchipped to fly?
Does my pet need to be microchipped to fly? Proper identification is essential when shipping your pet. To travel by air, your pet must have a health certificate, rabies vaccination certificate and other import paperwork specific to the destination country. Their unique microchip number must be recorded on all of these documents.
How do I fly internationally with my dog?
- Your pet can travel on the plane with you (either in-cabin, as accompanied baggage, or as cargo). Your pet will be charged accordingly. ...
- You can book your pet on a separate flight. ...
- You can have your pet shipped through a licensed commercial shipper.
How can I fly with my dog to Europe?
In addition to the standard requirements (microchip, anti-rabies vaccination, anti-Echinococcus treatment where necessary, EU health certificate), your pet must have a rabies antibody test 30 days after their rabies vaccination and not less than 3 months before travelling to the EU.
How do I fly my cat internationally?
- Your pet can travel on the plane with you (either in-cabin, as accompanied baggage, or as cargo). Your pet will be charged accordingly. ...
- You can book your pet on a separate flight. ...
- You can have your pet shipped through a licensed commercial shipper.
What paperwork is needed to fly with a cat?
Most airlines also require a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (health certificate) issued within 10 days of travel. Federal regulations require pets to be at least 8 weeks old and they should be weaned at least 5 days before flying. Talk to your veterinarian about feeding schedules.
Can I buy a seat for my dog on an airplane?
Usually dogs are only allowed to fly in the cabin—known as carry-on pets—if they can comfortably fit in a carrier that you can stow under the seat in front of you. A small number of airlines, including JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and Etihad Airways, allow passengers flying with dogs to buy an extra seat for their pet.
What size dog can fly in cabin?
In general, if your pet carrier (with your pet inside) can fit under the seat in front of you, your dog can ride in the cabin on flights that permit it. Typically, this would be a dog weighing up to about 20 pounds.
Can I buy a seat for my cat on an airplane?
Even though you can't buy an extra seat for your cat, you'll still have to make a reservation for it. Several of the biggest airlines in the U.S. charge $125 each way for an in-cabin cat. However, fees are somewhat less on other airlines, like Southwest Airlines ($95) and JetBlue ($100).
How do I add a pet to my flight?
- Contact Reservations at least 48 hours prior to travel.
- Check in at the ticket counter with your official orders.
- Allow extra check-in time (at least 2 hours and no more than 4 hours before your flight)
- Complete a checklist with an agent.
- Provide a health certificate.
What documents do I need for my dog to fly?
You will need a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection to travel and some airlines require an acclimation certificate. Both of these certificates can only be completed and signed by a federally accredited veterinarian.