Traveling with animals can be a problem., because not all airlines allow pets in the cabin. And those that allow, have restrictions on the weight, age and other parameters of the animal. Some owners act very cruelly, leaving a pet not allowed on board the plane right at the airport.
However, a number of airlines offer additional amenities when it comes to flying with animals: from the ability to take even a bird or ferret with you to the provision of disposable containers.
Comparethemarket.com has selected the top ten airlines with the friendliest rules regarding pets.
10. Air France, France
You can carry a dog or cat weighing no more than 17 pounds (8 kg) in the cabin with the prior approval of customer service. Prices range from $ 35 to $ 234 depending on the duration of the flight.
However, there is a limitation: pets cannot be with owners who travel in business class on transcontinental flights.
9. British Airways, Britain
On regular British Airways flights, only guide dogs are allowed in the cabin. This service is free. At OpenSkies and SUN-AIR affiliates, dogs and cats weighing 13.2 pounds (6 kg) for $ 196 per animal are allowed in the cabin.
8. Lufthansa, Germany
Dogs, cats and rabbits weighing up to 17 pounds are allowed in the cabin (8 kg including container for transport). Prices for such live carry-on baggage range from $ 58 to $ 193, depending on the range. Larger animals can be carried as excess baggage. They will be located in the cargo compartment of the aircraft, where there is an air conditioning system.
On all Lufthansa flights, guide dogs or guide dogs can be transported free of charge in the cabin.
7. TUI, Netherlands
Cats and dogs weighing less than 13.2 pounds (6 kg) can fly in the cabin with the owner. Prices range from 57 to 83 dollars depending on the flight.
6. Thomas Cook, Scandinavian countries
Service dogs are on board for free. Otherwise, passengers must contact the airline directly to arrange a trip with their pet.
5. Turkish Airlines, Turkey
Dogs, cats and birds weighing up to 8 kg (together with a cage) are allowed to travel in the cabin. You need to pay for them as excess baggage.
However, if one of the passengers provided a certificate that he was allergic to these animals, they could not be taken with him to the aircraft cabin. It will be possible to transport your pet in a special cage in the cargo compartment of the aircraft.
4. Aegean Airlines, Greece
Dogs, cats, and ferrets under 17 pounds (8 kg) are allowed to travel in the cabin. If you do not have a cage, Aegean can provide a disposable pet container at the domestic airport. Fee for live cargo varies from 23 to 199 dollars, depending on the duration of the flight.
3. Aeroflot, Russia
Russian Aeroflot was included in the rating of the best airlines in Russia and the top three most loyal to passengers with animals of the world's air carriers. He allows domesticated animals to be taken to the salon, and these are not only cats, dogs and birds, but also ferrets, fenies, mini-rabbits, etc. weighing up to 17 pounds (8 kg).
Rates are the same as for excess baggage.
It will be more difficult for the owner of a representative of the brachycephalic breed (with a shortened muzzle) and the owner of an aggressive, guard or fighting dog. Such animals are not allowed in the cabin, their place - in a specially equipped luggage compartment.
2. Vueling, Spain
The list of the best airlines for flights with animals included two Spanish airlines at once. One of them is Vueling.
Dogs, cats, birds (except birds of prey), fish and turtles weighing up to 8 kg can travel in the cabin. It costs between 35 and 52 dollars depending on the duration of the flight.
1. AirEuropa, Spain
One of the best airlines if you are planning a trip with your pet. Dogs, cats, birds (except birds of prey), fish, aquarium turtles and even some rodents (hamsters, guinea pigs or small rabbits) are allowed on board. The weight of the pet should be no more than 8 kg with a container, carrying or cage.
Rates range from $ 27 to $ 165, depending on the duration of the flight.
In order for a pet to be allowed on a plane flying within Russia, a veterinary passport and a veterinary certificate in form No. 1 will be required. The latter is valid three days from the date of issue and can be issued at any state veterinary service.
To travel by plane to one of the countries of the far abroad, together with the animal you will need:
- to chip a pet
- get him a rabies vaccine,
- get a number of certificates (veterinary certificate in the form No. 1, veterinary certificate and international veterinary certificate).
Each country has its own rules regarding entry with animals, and it is important to study them before planning a flight.
