That's why a family vacation without a pet is considered inadequate. Of course, if the rest takes place at the grandmother in the village, then no difficulties either the trip or the transportation of the pet does not cause. And if you decide to fly by airplane?
Let's look at what needs to be done, so that the transportation of pets in the plane passed without problems, and you did not stay at the airport on suitcases.
Documentation.
"Without a piece of paper - you're a bug, and with a piece of paper - a man" - this aphorism is valid not only for people, but for animals. After all, without documents on a dog, a cat and even a parrot you will not be allowed to go anywhere. Therefore, it should be prepared in advance for departure.
First you need to clearly understand the requirements of your airline. This is done because there are no unified rules that regulate the transportation of pets in the plane, there are only compulsory conditions, but they are usually supplemented by the airline itself. So, what is necessary to prepare for your pet?
To begin with, you will need: an animal passport with veterinary service marks for medical examination and vaccinations, a passport and the owner's identification code, a certificate of vaccination for the statutory limitation period (issued 3 days before departure), permission to remove a pet from the club (if the animal has a tribal value and is in the club), a certificate of tribal value (or that the animal is not such). Also, one can not do without a certificate issued in accordance with the rules of the Department of Veterinary Medicine of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food of Russia "Form No. 1". Usually this certificate directly at the airport, after an additional examination of the animal you will be exchanged for a veterinary certificate, which is the basis for the safe departure of the animal abroad.
Remember: when completing the document, ask to be filled in English, (for Germany - in German), and make sure that there is a seal of the organization that issued this help.
Rules of transportation.
On where your pet will fly, in the cabin of an airplane or in the luggage compartment, the weight will be the most affected. Exceptions are only guide dogs. Usually, animals weighing up to 5 kg are allowed in the salon. In any case, it is necessary to provide the container for the animal in which you will transport it. According to the rules, such a container should have good ventilation, allow the animal to calmly stay in it in any position, and rotate 360 degrees. Also in the container there should be compartments for water. The bottom of such a container must be waterproof, and with an absorbent coating. When buying or booking a ticket, please, inform the dispatcher about your desire to go with the animal. And get ready to pay for such a pleasure, if your pet will be rated as excess baggage, or if the dog exceeds 40 kg, you will have to purchase a separate ticket for the pet and a separate seat.
In case you are going to visit the countries of the EU and North America, prepare for the fact that the pet will have to undergo the chipping procedure. Its essence is that a microchip is inserted under the skin, which, if necessary, allows you to track the movement of the pet. Worry also about your pet, because the flight of many people causes panic fear, and what to say about the animal. In this case, it is best to consult a veterinarian. He will help you find the necessary sedatives, and talk about solving possible problems.
Prohibitions.
As it was mentioned before, a lot will depend on the chosen airline. But, there are also several general rules, in violation of which you will not be allowed to board.
So, you will not be allowed if:
- the pre-flight registration was not completed in time;
- the animal belongs to the exotic (it depends on the requirements of the airlines, sometimes it is enough just to issue several more documents);
- restrictions in the country of importation, or the airline itself (such embarrassment is possible if you are not interested in this issue in due time).
- Some companies prohibit the transportation of certain breeds of dogs, for example: dogs of fighting breeds, including also crossbreeds, or such as an English bulldog, pug and pekingese.
On a note.
Here are the special requirements and permissions of several airlines concerning the transport of pets:
Airline "Aeroflot" - allows you to transport in the cabin of the aircraft, with all the norms, cats of any weight and dogs weighing up to 8 kg.
In the airline S7 - you in any case, kindly offered to send your pet to the luggage compartment, as pets are not provided for in the cabin. Also with you will behave the airline "Transaero". In both cases, guide dogs are the exception.
When flying Swiss Air aircraft, the animal will be admitted to the cabin, taking into account the weight of up to 7 kg, regardless of whether it is a dog or a cat, the weight of the container will be taken into account, the animal does not have a sharp odor, is healthy, clean and not pregnant.
When flying by airplanes of the airline "ALITALIA", to place the animal in the salon it is necessary that the cell size does not exceed 48 * 33 * 26 cm, the weight of the animal together with the container and power supply was up to 10 kg, otherwise you will be offered to move the container to the luggage compartment.
Depending on the airline, the cost for overweight also fluctuates, so be prepared to shell out between $ 8 and $ 15 for 1 kg. If you still had to surrender the pet to the luggage compartment, worry that he had everything you need, and make sure to make a bright note on the container with the inscription "live animal". In any case, take with you medicine for the pet. After all, many animals exacerbate diseases under the influence of stress.