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Being a pet parent is one of the most beautiful feelings in the world, but this unadulterated love comes along with a bundle of responsibilities. One such major responsibility is ensuring the safety and comfort of your pet while travelling or relocating.  When booking a flight for your pet relocation, Air France Airlines is a good option.

Air France Airlines offers a set of guidelines to ensure that your pet travels comfortably and safely. They provide a variety of services for pets such as special pet carriers, pet passports, and other pet-related services. They also offer a variety of pet products to keep your pet safe and comfortable during the journey.

Here is Air France Airlines Pet Policy International to guarantee your pet a safe and comfortable journey.

Air France Airlines Pet Policy International

Air France is a subsidiary of the Air France–KLM Group. Air France operates worldwide and gives passenger and cargo services to 201 destinations in 78 countries. Air France is also known for its recommendable pet transport services. They make sure that your pet is safe and comfortable throughout its travel journey. Pets can be transported in the hold, cabin or by cargo through Air France. 

In the Cabin

Only dogs and cats weighing less than 8 kg along with their travel kennel are permitted in the cabin. Your pet has to be at least 15 weeks old and properly vaccinated to travel through Air France. If your pet has to travel within France and between Metropolitan  France and Guadeloupe, Martinique, and Reunion Island, your pet can be 8  weeks old. Pets are not allowed in the Business cabin for long-haul flights.

The carrier should not measure more than 46 x 28 x 24 cm (18 x 11 x 9 ½ inches).  Only soft bags ideal for placing under the front seat are allowed for carrier purposes.

• The travel kennel should be well-ventilated.
• It should be big enough for your pet to stand, sit, lie down and turn around.
• The pets are not allowed out of their travel kennel at any time during the flight.
• One carrier can carry only one pet.
• Only one pet per passenger is allowed to be carried in the cabin.
• Your pet travel kennel is considered an additional baggage item. It will incur a fee.

In the hold

In the hold dogs and cats weighing less than 75 kg along with their travel kennel are permitted. Your pet has to be at least 15 weeks old and properly vaccinated to travel through Air France. Each passenger can take 3 pets with him/her in the hold. This number may vary based on the type of the plane. The passenger is expected to notify Air France if they plan to carry pets with them while booking the tickets or at the latest 48 hours before departure.

Via Cargo

There are certain cases when your pet is only allowed to travel via cargo through Air France.

Some of the cases are:

• Pets other than dogs and cats
• Snub-nosed dogs and cats
• Dogs and cats weighing more than the maximum permissible limit
• If the destination country allows pets to be relocated only in the cargo.

Some other conditions that you must keep in mind while booking Air France travel for your pet are:

• The travel kennel has to be IATA-approved and your pet should be able to sit, stand, lie and turn around comfortably in the kennel.
• Your pets will not be provided water during the flight.
• The kennel bottom should be covered with newspaper, blanket, or any other absorbent material. Straw is prohibited.
• Your pet should not have any leash or muzzle on nor any accessory should be left in the container.
• Your pet should not be physically weak, nor be injured or under tranquillizer. 

If you want to make your travel hassle-free for your pet and avoid any monetary losses because of non-compliance with the pet-relocation rules and regulations, partner with a reliable and expert pet-relocation company. AirPets is one such reliable and expert company offering you trustworthy pet-transportation services.

Why Choose AirPets?

You cannot trust anyone to take the responsibility of moving your pet family to a different location. You can always rely on AirPets when it comes to moving your pets abroad. The following are the reasons why you can rely on AirPets as your pet relocation company for the safe travel of your pets.

• Years of Experience

“Experience is the teacher of all things” - Julius Caesar.

Surely, there is no better guarantee of credibility than experience. Pets relocation is among the services that AirPets has done for many decades. Therefore, we are seen as the most reliable partner for people moving to distant locations with their furry families. By removing all ambiguity from the process of relocating your pets, we make sure the whole transaction goes well.

• Customized Services

Every pet is unique! AirPets, being aware of the individual needs of each pet, offers tailored services. Our primary concern revolves around choosing the right travel kennel and travelling schedule which will ensure a comfortable journey for your pets.

• Process Driven

AirPets is aware of each and every step involved in the relocation of your pet. The process adheres to all the rules and regulations that are required to be fulfilled for relocating pets to different locations. We assure you that we shall observe all required procedures so as to meet your expectations. With our processes-orientated approach, your pet is assured of its safety and welfare during the relocation procedures.

With AirPets Adherence to Air France Airlines' pet policy is a Breeze!

AirPets makes sure that your pet is safe and comfortable throughout its journey. We are well versed with the rules and regulations of Air France for carrying your pets on their flights. So, if you are planning to relocate your furry friend, consider hiring professional services like AirPets who can ensure the safety and comfort of your pet throughout the process. To get in touch with us, call us at +91-9257-123-123 or write to [email protected] for a professional consultation.