How to take a dog by plane when traveling?

First of all, we should inform you that small animals are among the articles restricted by civil aviation, and passengers cannot carry them into the cabin (working dogs such as guide dogs and hearing dogs can be transported in the cabin with the permission of airlines. ) But it can be checked as baggage or transported as cargo. General airlines have restrictions on the number of small animals carried on each flight, so passengers carrying small animals must make a reservation or purchase tickets, and they can only be checked with the consent of the airlines.

Before consigning small animals, airlines will require passengers to sign a bill of responsibility for the death of animals. At present, the law stipulates that passengers should take full responsibility for the checked small animals. The airline is not responsible for the injury, loss, delay, illness or death caused by the denial of entry or transit of small animals.

At the same time, the declared value cannot be handled for the transportation of small animals.

Which animals can handle baggage consignment

The Rules for Passenger and Luggage Transportation in China Civil Aviation promulgated by the Civil Aviation Administration of China stipulates that small animals refer to pets such as cats and dogs kept by families. Wild animals and animals with strange shapes or easy to hurt people, such as snakes, do not belong to the scope of small animals and cannot be transported as luggage, but can be transported as goods.

At the same time, the live animals consigned by the shipper are prohibited by the state and will not be consigned.

In addition, general airlines stipulate that animals during pregnancy, animals within 48 hours of delivery, and animals during lactation cannot be checked.

In order to ensure the safety of pets, airlines must put pets in the aerobic cabin of their flights, and there are restrictions on the number of pets such as cats and dogs. Passengers had better contact the airline in advance to confirm the animal space.

Shipping channels

Each company has different regulations on the shipping channels for pets. Generally speaking, the shipping channels for pets can be divided into two types: one is random transportation channel, and the other is air freight channel.

The so-called random transportation means that the pet will go with the owner's flight, except that the owner is sitting in the cabin and the dog is in the cargo hold.

The air freight channel means that the checked pets will be transported by the airline's special cargo plane.

it should be noted that you can get your pet at your destination by choosing random transportation. If the pet takes the freight channel, the pet may wait for the owner at the airport first, or the owner may wait for the dog first.

quarantine certificate

airlines generally require passengers to provide animal quarantine certificates (valid health certificates and vaccination certificates) issued by health and quarantine departments at or above the county level when handling pet consignment. It should be noted here that the quarantine certificate is valid for up to 7 days, so it must be processed a few days in advance after the flight time is determined.

at the same time, taking international flights must also have valid certificates required by the people's Republic of China and the countries concerned to transport small animals into or out of the country during transportation.

packaging problems

containers for transporting small animals should meet the following requirements:

small animals must be packed in strong containers suitable for their characteristics. The container should be able to prevent small animals from damaging, escaping and sticking out of the container to damage passengers, luggage or goods, and prevent feces from overflowing to avoid polluting aircraft equipment and other articles.

(1) It can prevent small animals from damaging, escaping and sticking out of the container to damage passengers, luggage or goods.

(2) Ensure air circulation and prevent small animals from suffocating.

(3) It can prevent excrement from overflowing, so as not to pollute the plane, the equipment on board and other articles.

(4) Container size: Airlines generally have regulations on the size of cages for placing pets. For example, China Southern Airlines stipulates that the maximum size of cages for passengers to check small animals should not exceed 4*6*1 cm, the minimum size should not be less than 5*15*2 cm, and the maximum weight should not exceed 5 kg; Hainan Airlines requires that the width and height of pet boxes should not exceed 7cm×1cm(B737 model), 115cm×95cm(B767 model), 6cm×9cm(A33 model) and 9cm× 9cm (A34 model).

here, I want to talk about the selection of containers. There are indications that the recent incident of "the pet dog ran out of the air consignment box and ran into the airport runway and was killed" may be because the puppy box was made of plastic and the packaging was tight. After long-distance transportation, the cage door was deformed and loosened, and the pet dog ran out of the cage.

It is suggested to use a special air box to transport animals. The air box has the characteristics of light weight and pressure resistance. Attention should be paid to the selection of the air box:

(1) The pet box needs to be made of solid materials with a fixed top. At least three sides are ventilated and the door is made of metal. For international flights, the pet box needs to be fully ventilated on all sides.

(2) The pet box should be covered with absorbent pads, such as towels, blankets or white newspapers, to prevent pet excreta from overflowing and polluting other luggage. It is recommended not to use color newspapers, because the ink in the color printing process may contain toxic substances, which is not good for the health of small animals. )

(3) Size requirements of the pet box: the space of the pet box should be large enough to ensure that the pet can stand or sit down freely, turn around and lie down in a normal posture; Ensure that the pet's head (including ears) cannot touch the top of the pet box; In order to prevent accidental injuries to pets, the gap in the pet box should not be too large. If it is too large, the pet will have room to move around, which may cause unnecessary trouble because of fear or noise. Try to load one pet in each pet cage.

(4) The pet box hardware (including nuts, bolts, rivets and locks, etc.) needs to be fixed and in good performance.

(5) The door and wheels of the pet box need to be locked. If the wheels can't be locked, they need to be removed to prevent the pet box from rolling during transportation.

(6) Feeding and drinking water: International long-distance flights suggest putting food and water in pet boxes for animals to take for themselves. It is suggested that the pet box be equipped with two plates, one for food and the other for water. Empty plates must be fixed on one side of the pet box to facilitate feeding and drinking animals without opening the door of the box. If there are no two empty plates, an empty plate that can be separated into two separate parts can also be used.

check-in procedures and charges

passengers should transport the small animals to the airport for check-in procedures at the time specified by the airline on the day of flight. For example, China Southern stipulates that passengers should transport small animals to the airport for check-in procedures 9 minutes before the departure time of the flight on the day of flight. Please consult the airport ground service personnel for the specific procedures.

if it is entrusted to an air freight company, the cost may be lower, but it needs more time in advance.

the weight of small animals and their containers shall be charged separately according to the standard of excess baggage fee. Working dogs, such as guide dogs, hearing dogs and rescue dogs, which are carried with the consent of airlines, can be transported free of charge and are not included in the free baggage allowance.

tips for pet consignment

(1) if pets can get used to putting their containers before traveling, the pressure brought by traveling will be reduced, and at the same time, they can put their favorite toys or arrange a comfortable environment for pets.

(2) When traveling with pets, try to take direct flights, and try to avoid traveling with animals on holidays, weekends or in hot and cold seasons. If you need to travel in summer, early and late flights are the first choice.

(3) If your pet gets carsick or flies, you need to consult a doctor in advance and prepare the corresponding medicine.

(4) Even pets who are not carsick are advised to fast at least 3 hours before boarding the plane and urinate before boarding the plane, so as to reduce the discomfort and burden on the stomach when traveling at high altitude.

(5) If the pet has never used a drinking fountain, train it to use it.

First of all, you should check whether your small animals are suitable for air travel. If possible, try not to fly your pets. Try to entrust your pets to neighbors and friends for temporary care or send them to special animal breeding institutions for feeding. After all, eating and drinking at home is much more comfortable than the cargo hold of an airplane. If you decide to check in your pet, please make good preparations according to the precautions mentioned above to ensure that the "little baby" has a pleasant journey.