Jun
Malaysia Airlines Pet Travel Policy
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, Malaysia Airlines is a good option.
Malaysia Airlines offers a set of guidelines to ensure that your pet travels comfortably and safely. The following is to assist you when flying along with your pet on Malaysia Airlines:
Pet Types Allowed
Malaysia Airlines permits only dogs and cats. Birds, reptiles and other pets are not allowed to travel through Malaysia Airlines.
Travel Options
The different pet travel options that Malaysia Airlines allows are:
- Cabin Travel: Malaysia Airlines does not allow pets to fly inside the cabin.
- Checked Baggage: Any animal too large to travel in the cabin area, will travel in the cargo compartment. The pressure and temperature in the cargo compartment are the same as in the passenger cabin, so you need not worry about the comfort of your pet while travelling in the cargo hold.
- Cargo Travel: Any animal exceeding the weight to travel in the cabin must travel by cargo, this also applies to animals other than dogs or cats or for long route journeys. Malaysia Airlines has facilities and trained staff to make sure that your pet receives the proper care and comfort it needs whilst travelling as cargo.
Health and Documentation
Another important aspect while making travel arrangements for your pet and booking its flight is the health of your pet. Your pet should be deemed healthy to travel on a flight. Another critical factor is the availability of the documents. Different countries have different document requirements, and you will have to present these documents to make sure uninterrupted travel for your furry buddy.
- Health Requirements: Only healthy pets are allowed to travel through Malaysia Airlines. Any pet that is sick or pregnant is not allowed to travel. So, guarantee that your pet is healthy enough to travel and has taken all the necessary vaccinations.
- Documentation: Check with the relevant authorities or Malaysia Airlines as some destinations may require additional documentation on top of those required when travelling with your pet.
Booking and Fees
While booking your pet travel with Malaysia Airlines, you will have to adhere to a few guidelines while booking the flight and paying the fee.
- Advance Notice: In cases where the passenger travels along with the pet, it is advisable to inform Malaysia Airlines in advance.
- Fees: Additional charges are applicable for the pet. The charges depend upon the destination and weight of the pet.
- Pet Kennel: The travel kennel has to be IATA-approved. It should be big enough for the pet to comfortably sit, stand, lie and turn around in the kennel. It should also have proper ventilation and secure latching.
Restrictions
Malaysia Airlines also imposes some restrictions on the breed of the pet and destination location
- Breed Restrictions: Certain breeds are restricted to travel on Malaysia Airlines including:
Affenpinscher, Akita, American Bulldog, Bordeux Mastiff, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Brussels Griffon, Bulldog, Bull Mastiff, Cane Corso, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chihuahua, Chow Chow, Dogo Argentino, English Mastiff, English Toy Spaniel, Fila Brasileiro, French Bulldog, Japanese Chin, Lhasa Apso, Mastiff, Pekinese, Pit Bull, Presa Canario, Pug, Shih Tzu, Spaniels, Terriers and Tosa.
- Route Restrictions: All pets travelling to or from the United Kingdom must travel by air cargo.
- Weather Restrictions: During travel, pets will be exposed to outdoor temperatures. It is highly recommended that pets travel at night in summer and during the day in winter. The airline may not carry pets if the temperature is higher than 85°F.
Forms To Be Completed
You will have to submit the following completed forms: Original import permit, health certificate issued within 7 days of flight, and export certificate from the originating country are required. EU pet passports are not accepted in place of health certificates.
All the above will ensure your pet travels safely and comfortably with Malaysia Airlines. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
With AirPets Adherence to Malaysia 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 Malaysia 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.