Moving Pets
Your pets have moved a number of times and generally the moves are across the country. MovingVanLine.com suggests a few tips on how to make sure that your pet can fly safely.
If you still are not sure on the best way to move your pets, MovingVanLine.com suggests you the most trouble free way. Remember that when you fly pets and are not flying with them, i.e. they are not on the same flight as you, your pets must be checked in at cargo minimum three hours earlier than the departure time. You must add this additional time to the flight time, and also an extra hour at the destination to have them released from cargo. Also, never forget to check with your veterinarian to see if flying is absolutely harmless for your pet.
If you are preparing to move your pets by flying them to your new destination, be alert that most of the airlines will persist you employ an IATA (International Air Transport Association) permitted transporter to move your pet. An IATA permitted transporter necessities are based on a species requirements and pet size. The IATA Live Animals rules explain least standards for transporter construction for all types of animals, varying from insects to elephants.
In addition, space for your pet must be booked at a minimum of 48 hours in advance. Most airlines have limitations on how many pets they will move per flight.
Only small dogs and cats can move in the cabin with the owner or if the airline will not agree to this due to space restrictions, your pet will be sent as particular baggage in a heated and ventilated hold. The hold presents a calm and gloomy area, which can be less hectic than a boisterous cabin.