Pets can be booked online or by calling united reservations at 1800united1 18008648331 for assistance. Youll need to let us know in advance of travel if you plan on travelling with your cat or dog in the cabin or in the baggage compartment. Make sure that you pay extra attention to united airlines pet cargo regulations to avoid issues before traveling. Whether moving overseas or returning to the united states on official u. To make reservations for your pet to fly in cargo from the united states, call the petsafe desk at 18005753335 or 18322351541. Pets traveling in cabincarryon must be tranported in either a hardsided or softsided pet travel carrier. Different airlines have different rules about whether and how a pet can travel. After the arrival of your united airlines flight and before your onward flight with lufthansa, collect your pet from the united petsafe pickup and dropoff location in the usa. United is approved under the united kingdoms pet travel scheme pets to accept service animals on flights to the uk. Contact one of our approved pet transporters or iata agent now to get your pet travel underway. When you request an incabin booking for your pet, the flight search results you are viewing are based on the incabin pet policy.
Once thats done, contact air canada reservations to register your pet for travel on the same flight as yours. How to book a flight on lufthansa for your pet petrelocation. The pet travel and fun authority of bestofstate places. It requires careful organization and no small amount of money. Online shopping for pet travel guides in the books store. United may, in its sole discretion, prohibit the transport of your pet on united if they exhibit any behavior that shows they are not acclimated to travel in a crate. Pets can only travel as a carryon, so leave the big dogs at home.
The ultimate pet friendly road trip is a mustread before you head out on the open road with your furry companions. Please provide a minimum oneweek advance notification. Why cant i book my pets travel for a flight that i see online. Department of agriculture, opens in a new window, or the department of agriculture for your destination state may provide you with more information. Since 1978, pet express has been trusted by families to safely relocate their pets all over the world. Apr 10, 2020 take your pet from the united states to a foreign country export your destination country may have specific health requirements that must be met before your pet can enter the country. Pets are not permitted on flights to or from or through australia, hawaii or. Domesticated cats, small dogs, rabbits and household birds may travel accompanied in the aircraft cabin on most flights within the u.
Pet travel has been serving pet owners for 18 years providing support and information on international pet travel. Flying with pets pet air travel tips guide to traveling. You can include a pet in your reservation online or by calling united reservations. Your pet can also travel unaccompanied via lufthansa cargo. For additional assistance or information, or to book international incabin travel for a pet, contact. May 01, 2016 annual updates make this the most complete travel guide for those traveling with pets across the u. National geographic guide to national parks of the united states, 8th edition national geographic guide to the national parks of the united states jan 19, 2016. Taking pets abroad on holiday or to live pet passports, pets travel scheme, microchipping, rabies vaccinations, quarantine, travelling with assistance dogs bringing your pet dog, cat or ferret. If you plan to travel with your pets, lufthansa airlines allows pets either in the cabin or in the cargo hold of its passenger aircrafts, depending on the pets weight and size. Once thats done, contact air canada reservations to register your pet for travel. We provide safe and comfortable transportation for dogs, cats, birds, and other approved animals. Deltas policy is that only one pet per carrier is allowed, though there are two exceptions. The pet will need to travel with a microchip reader that can read the microchip or contact the veterinary officials at the intended port of arrival to verify that they have a reader capable of reading the pet s microchip.
If your pet is not traveling to the united states, then you can select the country your pet is traveling to by clicking here. C while the animal is on the ground at any point in the routing. Space for pets traveling in the cabin or in the cargo compartment is subject to availability. Military family members who travel, including pets. Pets are not allowed to fly to or from about a dozen destinations including hawaii so check before you book. Jun 25, 2018 if youre looking to take your beloved pet from europe to the united states or vice versa, then youll want to book your flight on lufthansa. Sep 14, 2018 united what you need to know before flying with your pet. They accept small animals for travel in the cabin as well as larger animals in cargo. If your pet doesnt qualify for travel in the cabin too large or traveling alone, then they can be transported with the petsafe program instead, offering airporttoairport travel for cats and dogs traveling to approximately 300 destinations. To supplement the information you received at the time of booking, here are some, but not all, of the factors that can signifcantly raise the risk to your pet during travel. United vacations is the full service vacation brand of united airlines.
Join bmb host, phil torres, as he talks with scott kirby, president of united airlines, to learn more about the system. You can book your pet for incabin travel only if there is space available. But this might have something to do with the fact that united is the only airline that will fly brachycephalic dog breeds in cargo. It would list how much a hotel charges for the pet, but then other times, no price indicated. Pets and international travel united states department of state. The first thing youll need to do is book your own flight. This package does not include instructions for hawai i, guam and puerto rico click on the country to see regulations. Health declarations and vaccination requirements for dogs entering the u. Travelling with pets book your dogs or cats transportation on condor flights easily and conveniently online. You need to provide us with some information about your pet, including documents and photos, for us to be able to complete your pet s reservation. United airlines pet travel horrible air travel forum. Jul 26, 2019 for pet travel requirements not listed, aphis has not been officially informed by the foreign country about the requirements for your pets travel. Find more than 15,000 pet friendly aaa approved hotels, restaurants and campgrounds. Was disappointed that some listings say pets accepted then when called hotel, they said does not accept pets.
United continental is committed to providing safe and comfortable travel for your pet. For your pets safety, we dont ship pets during extreme weather. Discover plenty of places for family fun including dog parks, pet friendly national public lands and attractions with pet accommodations. Whether your pet is traveling within the united states or to an international destination, we want to ensure a smooth travel experience. What features does the petsafe program offer for my cat or dogs travel. The editors of traveled from coast to coast in search of americas most unique pet friendly experiences and polled thousands of dog owners about their favorite places to bring fido along the way. Amy and her pooches researched every travel nugget in this book personally, so you wont find another that even comes close to this compressive, firsthand researched pet friendly travel guide. This pet friendly airline welcomes any dog over four months old to travel internationally at a costeffective rate.
Be mindful that united airlines will not transport kennels from the 700 series on their 737 700800 and 900 aircraft. Since export requirements are determined by each country and can change frequently, every time you plan pet travel you will need to verify the export requirements. They accept reservations between 30 days in advance maximum and 5 days minimum prior to travel for customers traveling with their pets andor for pets traveling alone. After entering the eu, dogs subsequently traveling to the united kingdom, ireland, finland. Used this book to find hotels to stay when traveling across the country with our dog. Take your pet from the united states to a foreign country export your destination country may have specific health requirements that must be met before your pet can enter the country. Your pet must be 16 weeks old if traveling to the u. Thats why we only accept animals as checked baggage for active u. Petsafe offers airporttoairport travel for cats and dogs traveling to approximately 300 destinations. Shipping a pet overseas from the united states the overseas briefing center provides countryspecific pet information for the foreign affairs community assigned to a u. Pet shipping and pet transporation services with pet air. The earlier you can book your travel plans, the more flexibility youll have in booking adequate seats and securing your pets spot on the plane. Please tell us when and where the pet will be traveling.
Virgin australia defines an accompanied pet as booked and travelling on the same passenger reservation in the cargo hold. If your travel originates in any other country, parts 1. If youre traveling with an incabin pet, you cannot be seated in a united premium plus. Bringing your pet dog, cat or ferret to the uk gov. Traveling to the united kingdom uk with a cat is a challenging but possible task. For additional assistance or information, or to book international incabin travel for a pet, contact the united customer contact center. A great place to start is the pet travel website external of the us department of agricultures animal and plant health inspection service aphis. How to book united airlines pet travel petrelocation. Domestic conditions of contract for pets traveling in.
For pet owners who travel with or without their pets, this annually updated resource is the only inclusive compilation of pet. United airlines has partnered with american humane to improve their pet transportation service, petsafe. If your pet reacts negatively to stress, or is not acclimated to spending an extended period of time confined to its crate, they recommend you delay their travel. The 10 best airlines to travel with pets 10 to avoid. If your travel originates in aruba, bermuda, canada, japan, cayman islands, or the usa, parts 1 through 4 must be completed for movement into the european union and requires 30 days of preparation for your pet. United what you need to know before flying with your pet.
We recommended that you contact a government official of the country you are traveling to for more information. Your pet must be at least 10 weeks old for domestic travel. Feb 15, 2015 whether youre bringing a dog, cat or other beloved pet, these tips will help you create a smooth flying experience for you and your pet. For pet travel requirements not listed, aphis has not been officially informed by the foreign country about the requirements for your pet s travel. Book great deals on vacation packages all over the world through united vacations today. Depending on the airline, your pet may be able to travel on your flight either in the cabin or in the. To keep your pet safe, we observe seasonal restrictions on pet travel.
We are a family owned and operated business who believe that the pets that move with us are very special, and so are our values. Stay connected with united indicates an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. The connectivity our network provides makes it even more convenient for our customers get to destinations all around the globe. Service animals trained service animals are accepted in united and united express aircraft cabins when accompanying qualified individuals with disabilities. Read about rates and fares for pet travel on united aircraft. Book pet travel cat travel dog travel pbs pet travel. We have airline pet policies for over 160 airlines. Apr 06, 2020 if these requirements arent met only one pet will be allowed to travel per carrier. Your pet must travel in a container that is ventilated. Whether youre moving coasttocoast or across the pond, weve put together this simple guide to booking pet travel on united airlines to explain the steps for making a reservation.
Pets in cabin kennels will count as your one carryon item. Vacation packages from united airlines united vacations. Incabin pets are domesticated cats and dogs that can fit in a travel carrier underneath the seat in front of you. Ruff guide to the united states features 365 of the best places to stay and play with your dog in all 50 states. Welcome to uniteds business portal designed exclusively for our corporate customers and agency partners. Feb 07, 2020 pets are not allowed to fly to or from about a dozen destinations including hawaii so check before you book. You can contact the petsafe desk at 18005753335 or 18322351541 for more information and to book fidos spot. Incabin pets are accepted for transportation on domestic flights and flights between u. We have current information on how to import a cat or dog to over 220 countries worldwide. The petsafe customer service center will provide you with more details when you book.
Then check your pet in at the lufthansa checkin counter for the onward flight to germany. Booking pet travel on united with over,000 pets moved in 2017, united airlines operates the biggest domestic pet cargo program in the united states. Trained service animals are accepted in united and united. Enjoy easy access to relevant news, operational waivers and selfservice tools. International cargo pets international cargo us air new. Upon making a booking for your pet, petsafe will send you a petsafe customer pretravel information packet and a customer acknowledgement form. The most important point to remember is that you should allow your pet plenty of time to get acclimatized to the new travel kennel. United operates a hub and spoke route network system. Well, this really is dependent on the destination and the amount of preparation involved. We are the pet travel people since 1978, pet express has been trusted by families to safely relocate their pets all over the world. In addition to the kennel, you are permitted to bring one personal item onboard the aircraft. How to book pet travel with pbs pet travel when should i book.
Book your flight reservations, hotel, rental car, cruise and vacation packages on today. If your pet cant travel in the cabin with you, you can use petsafe to transport them to. For guests wishing to cancel their existing pet travel booking for a snubnosed breed, refunds can be obtained by calling our guest contact centre on 67 89. This program ensures that every pet traveling with united unaccompanied is handled properly and safely. United has a program dedicated to unaccompanied pet travel called petsafe. United airlines operates on average over 5,000 flights a day to 376 airports on 6 continents from their major hubs in chicago, denver, guam, houston, nyc, san francisco, tokyo, and washington d. Although these specialists will provide you with the most current requirements and resources to prepare your pet for travel, you can get a head start by completing the acknowledgement and indemnity form in advance. View our petsafe page for guidelines and restrictions and to book travel for your pet. Remember, fees and rates can vary depending on whether your small pet is traveling as a carryon or if youre shipping your large pet with delta cargo.
United airlines pet policy international, cargo, carryon 2019. I looked at united s website for traveling with animals and there is a link to the animal transportation. If youre traveling with an incabin pet, you cannot be seated in the bulkhead or an emergency exit row. The carrier must be large enough for your pet to stand up, turn around, and lie down. Pet air inc provides animal transportation services. We want your pets to be comfortable as they travel. A health certificate is required when shipping your pet as cargo, and for all pets checked as baggage like those traveling with a u. I hereby certify that i have read, understood, and agree to the air waybill terms and conditions that will govern the shipment of my pet on united the u. Domesticated small dogs and cats can travel with you in the cabin on most flights within the u. Your pets are in expert, caring hands with pet connect animal travel from alaska air cargo.
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