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As a pet parent, we trust nothing less than the best for our bellowed furry friends. When it comes to relocating our pets from one location to another, their comfort and safety become our top priority. While transporting our pets through airlines, and across borders, we need to adhere to various rules and regulations. Having a good knowledge of these rules becomes important to make sure their journey is comfortable and seamless.

If you are planning to book an Emirates flight for your pet relocation, these guidelines and Emirates Airlines' pet travel policy will help you deliver smooth travel to your pet.

Emirates Airlines Pet Travel Policy

Emirates Airlines has very specific pet travel policies in place to safeguard the safety and comfort of the animals and passengers. Here is an outline of their policies for in-cabin, checked baggage, and cargo pet travel.

In-Cabin Pet Policy

Emirates Airlines does not permit pets to travel in the cabin, except for guide dogs for the blind.

Checked Baggage Pet Policy

If your pet is too big to travel in the cabin, is an animal for than a dog or cat, or is on a long-range flight, then they may be eligible to travel in the cargo hold under the passenger aircraft cabin. The cargo hold area of the aircraft has the same pressure and temperature just like the cabin area. 

Pets Allowed In-Cabin

The pets allowed In-Cabin are:

• Dogs and Cats: Breed restrictions apply.
• Birds: Restrictions apply.
• Falcons: Allowed in certain routes.

Age

Dogs and cats travelling must be at least 4 months old.

Route Restrictions

• The maximum transit time in Dubai is not more than 6 hours.
• For birds, the travelling time for the total journey time should not be more than 17 hours.
• It is not allowed to fly into the UK, South Africa, Brazil, Australia, Hong Kong, and the United Arab Emirates. 

Crate Requirements

The requirements for the travel kennel or the crate are as follows

IATA-compliant crate with metal hardware, featuring:

• Length: Pet length + 50% leg length + 7 cm. (minimum additional 17 cm)
• Width: 3 x pet width
• Height: Pet height + 10 cm

Bird Restrictions

They can't travel if they are wild-caught and not acclimatized. Species under CITES requirements require prior approval to travel in cargo.

Pets Policy for Air Cargo

A wide range of animals are allowed to travel through Emirates subject to specific conditions

• Dogs and cats (with breed restrictions)
• Warm-blooded animals, except those producing offensive odours (such as skunks and minks) or poisonous animals (such as reptiles and insects) unless between qualified agencies.
• Sheep and goats in limited numbers.
• Pigs of any size or breed are not accepted

Required Forms

You will need to present the below-given documents as per the Emirates airways travel policy:

• Health certificate issued within 10 days of travel.
• Proof of rabies vaccination.
• All forms are required by the destination country. 

Comfort Stops

Warm-blooded animals with transportation times exceeding 17 hours will require mandatory rest stops at Dubai International Airport (charges apply and are the responsibility of the shipper/consignee).

Sedation

Personally sedated or tranquilised pets are not accepted, except unless transported between qualified agencies with a certificate from a qualified veterinarian.

Airports Served

Emirates Airlines serves more than 140 locations worldwide, including Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, the Far East, North America, and South America. They are approved to fly to London airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Glasgow and Dublin, with accompanied pets.

Puppies and Kittens

Puppies and kittens are not transported in the cargo hold until a minimum age is reached as per the destination country's airway rules and regulations. In general, they should not travel before they are 15 weeks old.

Banned Breeds

Emirates does not transport certain breeds, including English and French Bulldogs. Other breeds like snub-nosed breeds and some cats are only transported under special conditions.

These policy guidelines will give you a good idea about planning your pet's travel through Emirates Airlines. But to make sure the maximum comfort and safety of your pet, you need to partner with a veteran pet transportation company that is well-versed with all the travel guidelines and can make the entire process smooth. If your pet’s comfort is your top priority, then AirPets can be your trusted pet relocation partner.

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 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 to meet your expectations. With our processes-orientated approach, your pet is assured of its safety and welfare during the relocation procedures.

Give your Pets Comfortable Travel With Emirates Airlines!

AirPets makes sure that your pet is safe and comfortable throughout its journey. We are well versed with the rules and regulations of Emirates 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.