Pet travel 101

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Relocating a pet internationally is all about following the rules and regulations. There are rules and regulations for vaccinations, airlines, flights, countries, kennels, documentation and more.

Travel Methods

In general, there are three accepted forms of air travel for pets. While our choice of flights is influenced mostly by our budget and preferences, pet options have more to do with breed, size, human companion, airline regulations and timing.

 

1 – In-Cabin, Just like us

For those pets that just cannot bare to be parted from their owners (or the other way around!), an in-cabin flight is likely to fit the bill. Unfortunately as pets do not have a seat of their own on any international airline, this method of flight is restricted to small dogs or cats that can fit underneath their human companion’s seat. Not all airlines and countries allow pets to fly in-cabin. It is also important to note that it is not always in the pet’s best interest.

Another aspect worth thinking about is the pet’s temperament. Dogs that howl and bark at home are likely to do the same on the plane.

 

2 – Checked Baggage – Meet you at the checkout

Is it safe? Let’s put the cards on the table. No one likes to think of his pet as baggage.  After all, this is not our pajamas and suits we are sending to the baggage hold, but rather our four-legged best friend.  Psychology and emotions aside, checked baggage is probably the best flight option for you and your pets from every perspective; cost, comfort and safety.

Pets flying as checked baggage are put in a special section, temperature-controlled and pressurized, within the baggage hold . At their destination, they are picked up separately from all the suitcases, and are then reunited with their owners.

 

3 – Cargo Flight – You go your way, I’ll go mine

If you need your pet to fly separately,  cargo is the way to go. Although not a particularly cheap option, cargo allows you to fly your pet to any destination without getting on a flight yourself. Some countries and airlines allow pets to fly only as cargo. However, if you fly your pet as cargo, you will need someone at the destination airport to clear him through Customs and meet him.

The physical accommodation for your pet as cargo shipment is the same as checked baggage. A cargo shipment of a pet is on the same type of passenger flight and the pet will be in the same special section, temperature-controlled and pressurized, within the baggage hold. The difference is the airport check in procedure and release.

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Ruth Blakely
Ruth Blakely
2022-11-06
A very big thank you to Ahava and all the team for bringing our beloved fur family from Australia to Israel (2 cats and 2 dogs). It was a complex job given the mixed breeds of our rescue pups and the effects of covid on the options available in the pet transport industry. Ahava was so professional and patient and went beyond the call of duty to assist us. Her communication was prompt and informative. Her knowledge and professionalism were exceptional. We will definitely use them should we need to return to Oz. Thank you, Ahava!!!
Gil Sharon
Gil Sharon
2022-10-02
The service on Terminal4Pets is highly recommended. I brought my dog from the UAE to Israel without any problems thanks to Ahava's help throughout the whole process and paperwork.
Olga Vigasin
Olga Vigasin
2022-09-04
Excellent service! Amazing 24/7 support from Ahava! The most complicated flight for two cats to New Zealand couldn't be possible without her assistance. Highly recommended team!
Genna H
Genna H
2022-08-02
Terminal for pets was super great! A big thanks to Ahava for arranging all the flights for my shih tzu from Israel to Australia! My dog arrived safely and was in great condition!
Gideon Caplin
Gideon Caplin
2022-06-21
Amazing service from Ahava and the team. Moving a dog from Israel to the UK is particularly complicated (and my situation involved various delays and pauses) but they were happy to wait for as long as needed until we were ready to move. They got everything in order, they were always responsive (including at 11pm when I landed in Paris and had a question) and had great communication with my vet also. Highly recommend for the most stress free possible experience !
Liat Shalit
Liat Shalit
2022-04-27
A special thank you to Stav and the T4P team for arranging everything to relocate our beautiful cat From Vietnam to Israel. Always available to communicate and answer questions, highly experienced and professional and super nice and patient. We will definitely use them again on our next relocation.
Eliraz Asulin
Eliraz Asulin
2021-06-01
My Terminal4Pets experience was amazing! During the covid19 we had so much troubles relocating to Japan but with Terminal4Pets help and especially Ahava we had a close caring regarding everything related to fly our dog and every question we had Ahava was very responsive and took care of every detail! Thanks you Terminal4Pets I will recommend you to everyone I know who fly with a pet! you guys are awesome!
Brian Ethridge
Brian Ethridge
2018-04-11
My experience with Terminal4Pets was unbelievably easy and efficient. I lived in Israel for a few years and had experienced many different approaches to business and customer service - mostly less that standard. T4P were amazingly responsive and treated my dog so very well. They worked with the kennel that he was staying at and got him to the US without ANY issues. When the airline gave them a challenge, T4P quickly approached me with reasonable options that helped me stay in control of my dog's itinerary and get him here quickly. I highly recommend them!
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