Air transport of animals

Air Transport of Animals: A Complex Process

Transporting animals by plane is a complex process that requires the expertise of experienced air transport specialists. The stringent requirements for animal transportation are not only imposed by air transport companies but also by the veterinary services of countries involved, customs offices at departure and arrival, airport terminals, and other organizations.

Pre-Transportation Requirements: Before an animal is transported by plane, it must undergo vaccination, with the vaccination details recorded in the animal’s passport. Pets, such as dogs and cats, are also required to be identified by a special subcutaneous microchip, often referred to as a “chip.” This chip, along with an international passport, enables the pet to be transported to any country worldwide, not only by plane but also by other means of transport.

Compliance with IATA Requirements: Transporting animals by air must adhere to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) requirements. Depending on the airline, animals may be transported either in the cabin or in the luggage compartment of the plane. It is essential that the transport cage provides enough space for the animal to stand up, stretch out, and turn around without hindrance.

Our Expertise: Our team takes pride in successfully transporting numerous pets, including organizing the air transport of fighting dogs and Baltic Sea seals. Thanks to our professional approach, these animals have safely reached their homes over large distances.

If you are considering transporting your animal by air, contact A2 Cargo.

Popular Air Transport Services:

– Priority air transport: Ultra-urgent air freight.
– Conventional Air Freight: The most widely used form of air freight.
– Combined Air Transport (Air + Ground): Optimal time-to-cost ratio.
– Air transport of biological samples.
– Charter flights.
– On-Board Courier.

Useful Information:

– In air transport, 1 cubic meter is equivalent to 166.66 kg.
– Air transport is regulated by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
– The liability of air carriers is limited to 22 SDR/kg and is defined by the Warsaw Convention of 1929 and its subsequent amendments.
– Vilnius Airport https://www.vilnius-airport.lt/, Riga Airport https://www.riga-airport.com/en, Tallinn Airport https://airport.ee/en/corporate/
– Air traffic (European Radar).
– Cargo tracking online.

Questions? Contact us via email info.lt@a2cargo.com, info.lv@a2cargo.com or
call +370 5 215 13 52, +371 67 383655.
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