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Carriage of Pets by Air
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Shippers Responsibilities
Attention of shippers is drawn to the airlines general conditions of carriage referred to on the
reverse of the Air Waybill for consignments offered for carriage. These are available on the
website and you must confirm that you have read and accept them prior to us confirming your
booking. The carrier does not assume any obligation to carry the goods by any particular aircraft
or other conveyance. The carrier is authorised to select and to deviate from or change, the route
of the shipment, notwithstanding the same as stated on the Air Waybill without any liability
therefore.
In-flight environment
The height at which aircraft operate varies considerably, depending upon the nature of the flight
and type of aircraft used. It is usual for aircraft cabins and cargo holds to be pressurised at an
altitude equivalent to 2,440 metres (8,000 feet) regardless of the actual flight level. This may have
an effect on the animal’s behaviour and physiology.
General
The shipper or its authorised agent is responsible for and must:
• Finalise the route and any special care required by the shipment upon reservation and
prior acceptance;
• Advise the carrier if the female animals are in oestrus “heat”;
• Advise the carrier of the gender of the mammals being shipped;
• Obtain all documents and correct information for the Shippers Certification;
• Comply with national, carrier and IATA regulations as applicable;
• Provide containers that conform to the IATA Live Animals Regulations latest
edition;
• Provide suitable bedding and food for the species that does not contravene any
regulations;
• Affix special feeding and watering instructions, the date and time that food and water was
last given to the animal, prior to acceptance;
• Declare the condition of animals when pregnant or has given birth in the last 48 hours;
• Record of any medication given, ie drug, dosage, time given and route. This information
must accompany the documents and a copy be affixed to the container.
Before preparing a Pet consignment for carriage by air, shippers must always obtain full
information well in advance concerning export/import, in transit permit, veterinary health
certificate, for cites species - Cites export permit and a copy of the Cites import permit where
required, veterinary examination, quarantine, transshipment requirements or prohibition
restrictions, which may also include the food provided for the animal. Such regulations are subject
to frequent change and depend upon the species being shipped. Therefore, the shipper must
obtain current requirements from the local Consulate or national authority concerned.
It is the responsibility of the shipper to ascertain what national legislation regarding the protection
of animals during transport by air is in force to, through and from the countries to which the
animals are being shipped. The shipper must provide a 24-hour phone number from where the
carrier can obtain instructions from the shipper or his agent, in the event of an emergency and
this number is written on the Air Waybill.
Carriage of Pets by Air
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1. Young Mammals
Mammals with newborn young, newborn animals and newly weaned animals are not accepted for
carriage.
2. Animal Health
Only animals, which appear to be in good health and condition and fit to travel to the final
destination, should be tendered for carriage by air. The shipper is required to declare when
animals are pregnant, or have given birth in the last 48-hours. Mammals which are declared to be
pregnant will not be tendered for transport unless accompanied by a veterinary certificate
certifying that the animal is fit to travel and there is no risk of birth occurring during the journey.
3. Travel Arrangements
It is a requirement that a confirmed booking with Thomsonfly Cargo is obtained prior to delivery to
the airport. The animals and containers must be delivered to the nominated handling company at
the airport of departure, no earlier than 4-hours and no later than 2-hours before the published
departure time of the flight. Handling company details will be sent on confirmation of booking and
are available on the website.
4. Container Construction
All containers must meet the general container requirements detailed (Container
Requirement) and the specific minimum requirements.
5. Marking & Labelling
Thomsonfly will ensure that IATA labels are applied on each live animal container. Each container
must be of a size that there is adequate space to affix all required marking and labels. You should
affix special feeding and watering instructions and contact and address details to the container.
6. Carrier’s Liability
Carrier will not be liable for any loss, damage or expense arising from death due to natural
causes or death or injury of any animal caused be the conduct or acts of the animal itself or of
other animals such as biting, kicking, goring or smothering, nor for that caused or contributed to
by the condition, nature of propensities of the animal, or by defective packaging of the animal, or
by the inability of the animal to withstand unavoidable changes in its physical environment
inherent to the carriage by air.
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Container Requirement
The illustration shown in here is an example only. Containers that conform to the principle of
written guidelines but look slightly different will still meet the IATA standards
Materials
Fibreglass, metal, rigid plastics, weld metal mesh, solid wood or plywood.
Principles of design
The following principles of design must be met.
Containers made entirely of welded-mesh or wire-mesh are not suitable for air transport.
Rigid plastic containers (except collapsible types) are suitable for most breeds of dog but their
carriage is at the discretion of the carrier. Larger plastic containers must have at least two secure
door fasteners. If a container has wheels, they must be removed or rendered inoperable.
Rigid plastic containers are not suitable for dogs over 40 kilos or breeds of dogs that are
aggressive. Specially constructed containers of hardwood, metal, plywood or similar material with
two secure door fasteners on each side must be used.
Size
Each animal contained in the container must have enough space to turn about normally while
standing, to stand and sit erect, and to lie in a natural position.
Frame
Rigid plastic or solid wood with joints screwed or bolted depending on the weight of the animal.
For dogs over 40 kilos it is advisable that a solid wooden outer frame with additional cross
members is used.
Sides
Sidewalls must be solid with smooth interior and with 25mm ventilation holes or meshed slits in
the upper third of three sides. The interior of the container must be smooth with no protrusions
that the animal can bite or scratch to cause damage to the integrity of the container in any way.
For dogs over 40 kilos, plywood of a minimum 6mm or equivalent material must be used to line
the outer framework.
The whole of one end of the container must be open, covered with bars, weld-mesh or smooth
expanded metal that is securely fixed to the container so that the animal cannot dislodge it.
Handling Spacer Bars/Handles
Must be provided along the middle of both long sides of the container.
Floor
The floor must be solid and leak-proof.
Roof
The roof must be solid but ventilation holes are allowed over the whole surface provided that they
do not reduce the integrity or strength of the roof itself.
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Door
The door must form the whole of one end of the container. It can be either sliding or hinged.
There must be adequate means of fastening and sealing for those containers destined for where
sealing is required. Large doors will require additional hinges and two or three secure means of
fastening to be fully secure.
The door must be constructed of welded or cast metal of sufficient gauge or thickness to preclude
the animal from bending or distorting the door. Doors made of plastic material are not allowed.
For rigid plastic containers, the door hinge and locking pins must engage the container by at least
16mm beyond the horizontal extrusions above and below the door opening where the pins are
fitted.
The shipper must ensure that all hardware and fasteners are in place and serviceable.
Ventilation
Ventilation is provided by an open end to the container (which can be the door) and by ventilation
openings of a minimum of 25mm over the upper two thirds of the opposite end and the remaining
two sides, at a distance of 100mm from centre to centre of each opening.
In the case of specially constructed large dog containers, closely spaced metal bars or double
weld-mesh must cover the open end with 10mm spacing between the meshes.
The total ventilated area must be at least 16% of the total surface of the four sides. The provision
of additional holes on the roof or sides of the container or larger mesh covered holes in order to
increase the ventilation is permitted.
All openings must be nose and paw-proof, in the case of cats and small dogs these may have to
be covered with mesh. It is very important that no animal has any surface or edge at which it can
gnaw or scratch.
Feed and Water Containers
Water container must be present within the container with outside access for filling. Food
containers must be present either within the container, if sealed, or attached to it for use in cases
of delay.
Forklift spaces
Must be provided for all containers where the combined weight of container and animal exceeds
60 kilos.
Labelling
A green “Live Animals” label/tag is mandatory on all live animals consignments. “This Way Up”
labels/tags are also mandatory and must be placed on all four sides of the container whenever
possible. The label or tag can be imprinted on the container.
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Preparations before despatch
Tranquillisation of dogs and cats is not recommended.
Feed the animals only a light meal and a short drink approximately two hours before despatch
and exercise the animal immediately before despatch.
Snub nose dogs, such as boxers, bulldogs, pekinese and pugs, are affected more than other
breeds by rarefied atmosphere and care must be taken to ensure that the front of the containers
has open bars from the top to the bottom of the box for ventilation. It is essential that the animal
be free from respiratory troubles.
We do not accept animals less than 12 weeks old.
Weaned puppies and kittens may travel well together. The quantity must be related to the size
and strength of the individual animal. Avoid shipping a weakling, which could be harmed by its
companions. Certain national regulations require cats and dogs to be crated individually.
For pet animals, a familiar article in the container helps placate the animal. Animal’s name must
be marked on the outside of the container.