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Qantas, Virgin Australia, and British Airways are some of the airlines that allow pets on board. Qantas is the Australian national carrier and one of the most commonly used airlines for pets travelling from the UK to Australia. Qantas carries all dog and cat breeds, including snub-nosed dogs, but requires an indemnity signed by the owner, taking responsibility for the elevated risks associated with these breeds. Virgin Australia has also announced plans to introduce pet-friendly flights, pending regulatory approval. Small cats and dogs will be allowed on certain domestic routes, confined to designated rows and carriers under the seat. British Airways, in partnership with PetAir UK, offers pet cargo services for pets coming in and out of the UK.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Airlines | Qantas, Virgin Australia, British Airways, KLM, Air Canada, Air Canada Express, Air Canada Rouge, Jazz |
| Pet Types | Dogs, Cats, Fish, Insects, Birds, Rabbits, Hamsters, Monkeys, Ferrets, Snakes |
| Pet Container Requirements | Leak-proof, Hard-sided, Well-ventilated, Sized to Comply with Airline Guidelines, Comfortable for Pet to Stand, Sit, Lay Down, and Turn Around |
| Pet Age Requirement | Minimum of 8-12 weeks old and fully weaned |
| Pet Health Requirements | Veterinary Certificate Confirming Fitness to Fly, Treatment for Hydatids Tapeworm for Tasmania, Vet Assessments Prior to Travel |
| Pet Travel Costs | Qantas: £1150-£6000; British Airways: £800-£3500; Air Canada: $120-320; KLM: $75-400 |
| Pet Travel Routes | Qantas: UK to Australia via Singapore; Virgin Australia: Domestic Australia; Air Canada: International and within Canada and the US; KLM: Europe, Indonesia, the Caribbean, North America, Central America, South America, Africa, Japan, the Middle East |
| Additional Information | Qantas: Only Service Dogs Allowed in Cabin; Virgin Australia: Only Guide, Hearing, or Assistance Animals Allowed in Cabin; British Airways: No Pets in Cabin; KLM: Up to 3 Pets Allowed in Hold |
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Qantas flies dogs to Australia
Qantas is one of Australia's strongest brands and the world's leading long-distance airlines. It is also the country's largest airline and the most preferred airline for pet transport from Australia. Qantas is committed to pet safety and transports pets on its domestic and international networks.
Qantas transports dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and domestic birds, as well as racehorses, reptiles, zoo animals, mice, chicks, and marine animals. Dogs must be transported in a CR-82 reinforced crate or an airline-approved guard dog crate. All pets must travel in an IATA-approved travel crate. The crate must be well-ventilated on three sides and large enough for the dog to stand up, lay down, and turn around in comfortably.
When booking a flight for your dog, it is important to book their flight before you book your own, as there are restrictions on which flights dogs can travel on. Dogs cannot fly in the plane's cabin, per government rules, and must fly in the cargo hold of the plane, which is temperature-controlled and pressurised for a safe and comfortable travel experience. Senior dogs older than 12 years require a vet certificate stating they are healthy enough to fly. Qantas does not accept dogs younger than 12 weeks old for international travel.
Qantas does not accept dogs that appear unwell, sedated, injured, heavily pregnant, or extremely aggressive. Sedation increases the risk of breathing and heart issues in dogs during air travel, so Qantas will not allow a sedated dog to board the aircraft. Qantas recommends that you use an experienced pet travel specialist to help with the booking when relocating your dog overseas. A pet transport specialist will ensure you follow all the import requirements of the destination country accurately.
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Virgin Australia flies dogs to Australia
Virgin Australia has announced its plans to introduce pet-friendly flights, pending regulatory approval. Small dogs will be allowed on certain domestic routes, confined to designated rows and carriers under the seat. Virgin Australia can accommodate dog travel on most domestic flights, where appropriate pet-handling arrangements are in place at each end of the journey.
All pets, excluding authorised service/assistance dogs, travel in the cargo hold of the aircraft, which is temperature-controlled like the aircraft cabin. Virgin Australia currently requires all guests travelling with their dogs to make a booking with a Commercial Pet Transport Company. Booking with a Commercial Pet Transport Company will ensure your dog is collected directly from your home before departure and delivered to a pre-arranged recipient at your destination to avoid the risk of separation with your dog should you be required to quarantine.
If you wish to send a dog on Virgin Australia domestic services, you can contact Virgin Australia Cargo directly. You will need to arrange your own airline-approved crate for travel and arrange all airport pickups and deliveries and adhere to all IATA requirements. A Veterinary Certificate confirming that your dog is fit for air travel is also required (dated within two weeks of the travel date). This is a restriction that applies to all Virgin Australia flights.
Brachycephalic (snub-nosed/flat-faced) dog breeds are generally at greater risk of heat stress when compared to dogs with a normal muzzle length. For this reason, Virgin Australia Cargo has introduced additional measures and requirements to ensure the welfare of Brachycephalic dogs during transport.
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Air Canada flies dogs to Australia
Air Canada allows dogs and cats to travel in the cabin on most flights, as long as the animal remains in a carrier under the seat in front of you. However, pets are not permitted in the cabin on flights to Australia. Instead, dogs and cats can be flown out to Australia as checked baggage or air cargo.
To fly your dog to Australia with Air Canada, you must first book your own flight. Then, within 24 hours, contact Air Canada Reservations to make a reservation for your dog. You must also contact Air Canada at least seven days before your travel date to inform them that you will be travelling with your dog.
There are size and weight restrictions for dogs flying to Australia. The maximum weight of your dog and its carrier combined is 100 lbs (45 kg), and the maximum linear dimensions (length + width + height) are 115 inches (292 cm). The carrier must be soft-sided, and your dog must be small enough to stand, turn around, and lie down inside it.
There are also age restrictions for dogs flying with Air Canada. Your dog must be at least 10 weeks old and weaned. Two puppies between 12 weeks and 6 months of age can fly in the same carrier if they are of the same species and familiar with each other.
A health certificate is recommended for domestic flights and required for international flights. Additionally, a veterinary certificate confirming that your dog is fit for air travel, dated within two weeks of the travel date, may be required.
There is a USD 50 pet fee for dogs flying with Air Canada. It is recommended that you check in at least 3.5 hours before departure when travelling with a dog.
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British Airways flies dogs to Australia
British Airways understands that pets are a part of the family and treats every animal that flies with them like a VIP. The airline allows recognised assistance dogs in the cabin for free on all their flights. However, this service cannot be booked online, and there may be a limit to the number of dogs allowed in the cabin. If you are travelling with an assistance dog, you need to register it using the Open Doors Organisation portal at least 48 hours before your date of travel. If you are unable to use the online portal, you can contact Open Doors Organisation via phone or email. For direct flights between the US and the UK, you will only need to complete the US DoT Service Animal Forms.
Emotional support dogs are only accepted in the cabin on direct flights to or from the USA. If your emotional support dog travels on any other route, it will need to travel in the hold. You will need to contact British Airways at least 14 days before your flight to provide additional information to ensure your dog can travel safely in the cabin.
If you are entering the UK, your dog must meet the requirements of the Pet Travel Scheme offered by the UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA). This scheme allows cats and dogs to travel between some countries and UK airports without needing to quarantine. You will need a pre-approval letter for UK entry, which must be presented at check-in. On arrival in the UK, an Animal Reception Centre officer will meet you and your dog and carry out clearance checks. Once these checks are completed, a British Airways team member will take your dog to a relief area and then accompany you through Customs and Immigration.
If you are looking to transport your dog to the UK, British Airways' sister company IAG Cargo can help. The airline has also partnered with PetAir UK, a company run and owned by fully qualified veterinary surgeons, to offer customers a safe, comfortable, and convenient way to export their pets from the UK.
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KLM flies dogs to Australia
KLM transports dogs daily in the cabin, in the hold, or via Cargo. The airline flies to destinations in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North and South America, and the Caribbean. This includes countries and regions like Argentina, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Egypt, France, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
KLM allows small dogs in the Economy section of the cabin on all flights and in the Business Class cabin on EU flights. To fly in the cabin, dogs must be at least 15 weeks old, clean, healthy, harmless, and mannerly. They must be able to fit underneath the seat in front of you in a closed kennel or travel bag, with a maximum size of 18″ x 11″ x 9.5″ (46 x 28 x 24 cm) or a hard kennel with a maximum size of 46 x 28 x 20 cm. The combined weight of the dog and carrier cannot exceed 8 kg. Dogs that are too large to travel in the cabin may be transported in the hold, provided they do not exceed 75 kg (including the kennel).
Service dogs that are trained to assist a person with a disability may fly in the cabin at no charge but must be certified by an organization affiliated with Assistance Dogs International (ADI) or a comparable group. They must also be well-behaved and cannot show any signs of aggression. KLM must be notified at least 48 hours in advance for service dogs, and 96 hours in advance for flights to the UK or UAE.
It is important to note that there may be restrictions on certain routes, planes, or code-shares, and some breeds may only be transported in the cabin or as cargo due to breathing difficulties. Additionally, there is an embargo imposed by the UK government, which does not permit pets in the cabin or hold to be transported to the UK as passenger baggage.
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Frequently asked questions
Qantas, Virgin Australia, and British Airways are some of the airlines that fly dogs to Australia.
Qantas is a pet-friendly airline that carries all dog breeds, including snub-nosed dogs. They require an indemnity signed by the owner, taking responsibility for the elevated risks associated with these breeds.
Virgin Australia allows small dogs on certain domestic routes, confined to designated rows and carriers under the seat. All dogs must be transported in a container that complies with their guidelines.
British Airways does not allow dogs in the cabin, but they can be transported in the hold.
Yes, Air Canada and KLM also fly dogs to Australia.
