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Pets are an important part of our lives, their comfort and safety are paramount. Whether at home or during travel, taking care of the minutest details to safeguard their comfort becomes pet parents' priority.

During travel, the most important task is to book a pet-friendly flight. Qatar Airways is one of the prominent airways that are well known for their pet-friendly flights. Renowned as one of the most luxurious airways, Qatar Airways is headquartered in Qatar Airways Tower in Doha. 

Here is Qatar Airways Pet Policy International to guarantee your pet a safe and comfortable journey. 

Pet Acceptance

Qatar Airways accepts domesticated dogs, cats, and birds as checked baggage on your flight or a separate one, under international air travel regulations. Customers are kindly advised to notify Qatar Airways of their intention to travel with a pet at the time of booking or at least 48 hours before departure to ensure timely service.

Documentation Requirements

Travel regulations require all necessary documentation for your pet to be available before travel. This includes a health certificate signed by a veterinarian and identification or pet passport (vaccination record).

Service Dogs

Service dogs are accepted within the passenger cabin on certain routes free of charge for passengers with disabilities. However, on all other routes, the service dogs will be accepted free of charge as checked baggage within the aircraft hold. Service dogs are not allowed in the passenger cabin in all countries. So, check with the Qatar Airways call centre regarding the limitation when booking your ticket. Not all countries allow service animals/emotional support animals in the passenger cabin, so it is crucial to check for any limitations with the Qatar Airways call centre for the countries in your itinerary.

Pet Crates

The travel kennels in which the pet is being transported must be spacious, of proper size, and of a design that is suitable for the pet, escape-proof, and robust. Not more than one pet is accepted in a single container. However, Qatar Airways may refuse the transportation of any animal if it considers the container to be too small. An IATA-approved fibre crate is usually recommended to ensure safety.

Pet Food

Qatar Airways recommends providing enough food and water for your pet's journey within their crate or kennel, as you will not have access to your pet during the journey. Food and water containers must be affixed within the shipping container with provisions to fill them from the outside. Water bottles or similar dispensers attached inside or outside the container are not suitable for refilling. If food is not provided by the owners, Qatar Airways ground services staff will provide food every three to four hours (up to two hours before departure), and water is changed every hour, provided the water container can be refilled from the outside. 

Health, Breed, or Age Restrictions

Qatar Airways does not transport certain breeds of dogs and cats due to an increased risk of heat stroke when exposed to stress or temperatures above 21°C (69.8°F). These include:

Cats

• Exotic
• Persian
• Shirazi 

Dogs

• Affenpinscher
• Bichon Frise
• Boston Terrier
• Boxer
• Brussels
• Dogue de Bordeaux (French Mastiff)
• English/British Bulldog
• French Bulldog
• French Terrier
• Greyhound
• Japanese Chin
• King Charles Spaniel
• Neapolitan Mastiff
• Pekingese
• Pug (all breeds)
• Shar Pei
• Shih Tzu
• Valley Terrier 

The following breeds can only be transported as cargo, complying with IATA Live Animal Regulations (LAR) container requirement:

• American Bulldog
• American Pit Bull Terrier
• American Staffordshire Bull Terrier
• Bull Mastiff (English Mastiff)
• Bull Terrier
• Cane Corso
• Chow Chow
• Dogo Argentino
• English Mastiff
• Pitbull
• Presa Canario
• Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Additional Restrictions

Qatar Airways will not accept:

• Primates for research purposes
• Animals younger than twelve (12) weeks
• Weak animals
• Female animals with suckling young without a veterinary certificate
• Pregnant cats or dogs more than six (6) weeks pregnant without a veterinary certificate
• Certain breeds susceptible to heat stroke above 21°C
• Rodents (such as mice, rats, marmots, and rabbits) as excess baggage; these must be carried as cargo.

Health Restrictions on Dogs Flying to the United States

There is a temporary suspension for dogs entering the United States from countries that the CDC designates as high risk for dog rabies. Dogs from high-risk countries may be allowed to enter the United States only with advance written approval (CDC Dog Import Permit), which is to be presented upon request for a dog either as a service animal or checked baggage.

Why Choose AirPets?

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• Years of Experience

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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.

With AirPets Adherence to Qatar Airways' 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 Qatar 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 info@airpets.in for a professional consultation.