If you are planning to travel with your pet, you should check out the top 10 pet travel tips by the professional pet flight spectialists at Terminal4Pets.
- Each country has its own rules and regulations for importing pets. Before flying with a pet, make sure you check the rules and regulations enforced by the countries (at departure and arrival points). You will be surprised to find out just how many countries are strict when it comes to importing pets into their territory.
- Have your pet checked by a veterinarian to make sure all vaccinations are up to date and your pet is prepared for the flight process, including special vaccinations, tests and treatments as per the countries and airline requirements.
- Each airline has its own rules and regulations for flying pets. Before booking a flight make sure you have all the information regarding the airline policy for flying pets.
- Book a direct flight whenever possible and try avoid to flying with pets during holidays and weekends.
- There are a two ways to fly with pets: in cabin or as access baggage. In order to book a flight for you and your pet you will need to provide the airline with accurate details about your pet such as: breed, weight and the flight kennel size. Make sure you have all the information before making a reservation.
- Research for the right flight kennel is critical as all international airlines require an airline approved kennel in order to ship pets abroad.
- Learn as much as you possibly can about the flight kennel before the flight :
- How to mark the kennels
- How to kennel train your pet
- how to prepare the kennel for the flight
- After putting your pet in the kennel, be sure the kennel is totally locked and can not be opened or open by accident during the flight.
- Verify with the airline that the pet is confirmed at least 24 hours before the flight.
- Refrain from sedating your pet or giving him tranquilizers prior to the flight
