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Dog Crates
Pets as Cargo
Most airlines flying larger aircraft (not commuter planes) accept live animals
as cargo and have made special provisions for their handling. Whether the pet
is traveling as checked baggage or as cargo they will wind up in the same
special area of the cargo department, which is pressurized and temperature
controlled.
NEW IATA/APHIS PET CRATE REQUIREMENTS The animals must be in an
IATA/APHIS approved container and meet certain other requirements. It is
considered best to have only one animal per container but the IATA rules state
that two animals can share the same container if the animals are under 14kg
(30lbs).
The container must be large enough for the animal(s) to stand, turn
around, and lie down. The kennel must be made of a sturdy plastic.
The container must have a secure all around locking system with the pins
extending beyond the horizontal extrusions above and below the door.
Both water and food bowls must be attached to the inside of the front
door and be refillable from the outside of the container without opening the
door.
The container must have ventilation on all four sides.
The Container must have LIVE ANIMAL STICKERS on the top and sides in
letters at least one inch tall.
NO WHEELS. If the container has wheels they should be removed or taped
securely so that the kennel cannot roll.
The container must be identified with the pets name and owners contact
information.
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