How Does Pet Transportation by Air Cargo Work?
At Relopet, we use this shipping method when transporting pets by air from Europe to the United States, North and South America, and Asia. It is also used for European flights when the pet is particularly large.
This is a completely safe method of transportation, recommended by IPATA and veterinary associations.
Dedicated, Ventilated and Climate-Controlled Area
Pets travel in a dedicated cargo area with conditions similar to the cabin of a passenger flight.
All Animals Travel in Good Health
All pets transported by air cargo have the required veterinary health certificates, including vaccination records, as well as the necessary health permits for import and export.
Approved Pet Carrier Required
The pet must travel in a rigid, approved carrier that provides enough space to turn around and allows for adequate ventilation.
Arrival at Destination
Upon arrival, the pet goes through customs, airport health, and veterinary checks to ensure that no issues occurred during the flight.
Transporting Pets by Air Cargo.
Pet transportation in Europe offers flexibility, allowing road transport and flights to be combined according to the specific needs of each journey. However, for long-distance international or intercontinental routes, air transportation of animals is the only viable, fast, and safe option for transporting your companion.
Many airlines impose weight, breed, or size restrictions that limit pet transportation on accompanied commercial flights. When travelling in the cabin or in the hold on the same flight as the owner is not an option, Relopet’s air cargo service for pets becomes the ideal solution.
That is why we offer air cargo services
With this service, we coordinate the entire process with specialised airlines under the strictest IATA (International Air Transport Association) standards, ensuring that your dog or cat travels in climate-controlled, pressurised cargo holds with constant monitoring throughout the journey.
Steps Involved in Pet Transportation by Air Cargo
To ensure the safe and successful international transportation of your pet by air cargo, Relopet will support you throughout every stage of the process:
1) Pet Identification
The first step in transporting your pet is to identify what type of animal it is. The owner must complete our form, providing information about the pet’s breed, weight, and measurements.
2) Preparing the Quote
Based on the information provided by the pet owner in the form, our sales agents will prepare a quote for the international transportation of your pet. The quote will be provided to the customer free of charge and with no obligation.
3) Documentation
We handle the documentation required for the international transportation of your pet. We provide information and guidance on the necessary documentation, customs procedures, insurance arrangements, and more.
4) Other Procedures
To avoid any issues during your pet’s international journey, we make sure that your pet has all the vaccinations required in both the country of origin and the destination country.
5) Pet Collection
We collect your pet from your home. To do so, we use approved and suitable equipment for the collection, including carriers adapted to your pet’s size and needs, whether it is a dog, cat, or another companion animal.
6) Pet Transportation
With your pet in our care, we proceed with the international transportation of your pet by air. Your pet will travel by plane to its destination, where it will be received by our relocation agents.
7) Pet Delivery and Reception
Finally, once the journey is complete, we deliver the pet to its owner at their specified address, bringing the international pet transportation process and service to an end.
Features of Pet Air Cargo Transportation
If, due to your pet’s characteristics or the itinerary, your pet travels on a commercial cargo aircraft, it will be necessary to hire the services of a cargo agent. At Relopet, we work with cargo agents at each airport to ensure your pet’s journey by commercial air cargo.
If, due to your pet’s characteristics or the itinerary, your pet travels on a commercial cargo aircraft, it will be necessary to hire the services of a cargo agent. At Relopet, we work with cargo agents at each airport to ensure your pet’s journey by commercial air cargo.
To request our pet transportation services to Spain, simply fill out our form with the delivery and collection addresses, as well as your pet’s basic information.
We take into account your pet’s breed, dimensions, size, age, weight, and other characteristics, ensuring that the transportation is always carried out in accordance with international transportation regulations and, of course, guaranteeing your pet’s well-being.
Cost of Pet Transportation by Air Cargo
One of the most common questions from people looking to transport their pets to another country is how much it costs to transport a pet internationally. It is important to clarify that there is no fixed price. Instead, the cost depends on several factors, as we are transporting a living animal and its well-being is always our top priority:
These are the circumstances that will have the greatest impact on the transportation cost:
Airlines
At Relopet, we select the airline that best suits the needs of our clients and their pets.
Pet Size
The cost of transporting your pet will depend on the amount of space it occupies in the aircraft’s cargo hold.
Origin and Destination
The delivery and collection addresses will also affect the price and cost of international pet transportation. Depending on the distance between the destination country and the country of origin, whether they are on the same continent or belong to the same economic union (European Union), the cost of transporting your pet will vary.
Basic Regulations for Pet Transportation by Air Cargo
Animals must be handed over and collected by their owners or, in our case, by their legal representatives.
Owners must provide a written personal declaration stating that they agree not to sell the animals and to comply with any measures deemed appropriate by the veterinary authorities.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pet Transportation by Air Cargo
The aircraft holds where animals travel are specially equipped and regulated. Regulations require the journey to take place at a temperature between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius. Animals do not get cold, but you can place a blanket inside the carrier if you feel it is necessary.
Unfortunately, no. The price and airline availability depend on knowing how much space your pet will occupy in the aircraft’s cargo hold.
Yes. To determine whether your pet can travel by air, it is necessary to know whether it is a brachycephalic breed and whether it is classified as a potentially dangerous dog (PP). If it is a mixed breed, we simply need to make sure that it does not meet either of these two criteria.
Yes. To determine whether your pet can travel by air, it is necessary to know whether it is brachycephalic and whether it is classified as a potentially dangerous dog (PP). If it is a mixed breed, we simply need to make sure that it does not meet either of these two criteria.
International Pet Transportation
International pet transportation is an essential service for animal lovers who are moving to another country and do not want to leave their pet behind. Thanks to our services, there is no need to leave your pet in the care of a family member or give it up for adoption.
The international pet transportation service we offer is designed to cover the transportation of your pet throughout the entire process, from collecting the animal from your home at the origin to transporting your pet to its destination country.
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