Can we fly with animals?

Is it possible to take his pet by plane with himself?

This is a question often asked by travellers. It is difficult for pet owners to travel without them. They must keep them and this solution is not always simple. Yet you have quite the right to fly with your pet. How to proceed? What are the rules to be followed? What is the airline speech? Explanations.

Precautions of uses

Before you prepare your trip with your pet, you must be aware of the airline regulations that will take care of your journey. When booking the flight, you will need to indicate its presence. Your dog or cat must have the vaccines up to date. Also think about getting you his health notebook.

Take the plane with his pet in the cabin

Most airlines accept animals in the cabin. However, they must meet certain criteria. The limit weight varies according to the companies but in the case of Air France, for example, the limit is 8 kg (animal + bag or box). The animal must be transported into a closed and ventilated bag capable of returning under the seat. The bag is considered an additional baggage. Only one animal in the cabin is allowed per passenger.

An exception exists for assistance dogs which are automatically accepted on board regardless of their weight on the lines at the start or to the states of the European Union.

In the hold or in the cabin, it is possible to take your pet with you – Wikimedia – Chachacha369

Taking the plane with its animal in the cargo

Animals that do not fit into the above categories will have to travel in cargo hold. The mode of transport remains the same. There is a maximum weight for cargo transport that varies by airlines. The animal must be at least 10 weeks old.

Flight prohibition for certain animals

Some dogs may not be allowed to fly. These are primarily dogs that pose a danger to passengers.

Wild or endangered animals are of course prohibited on planes. To check the list of animals accepted on flights, you can consult the airline sites or the site of the Ministry of Agriculture, Agri-Food and Forestry (Ministry of Agriculture, Agri-Food and Forestry) agriculture.gouv.fr ).

Finally, if your trip takes you abroad, do not hesitate to read the rules in force directly with the consulate of the country in question.

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