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In Compartment: Dogs, Cats

In Cargo: Dogs, Cats

Pet Shipping: Yes

Microchip: Yes

HealthCertificate: Yes

Health Vaccinations: Rabies

Support Animal Details

Compartment Details

Carrier Details

Restrictions

Service Animals:

Emotional Support Animals:

Traveling In The Plane:

Traveling In Cargo:

Compartment Carrier Details:

In Cargo Carrier Details:

Brachycephalic Breeds: Dogs: Affenpinschers American Bully, Bulldogs, Pugs (all breeds), American pit bull terriers, American Staffordshire terriers, Boston terriers, Boxers, Brussels Griffon, Bull mastiffs, Bull terrier, Chow chows, English toy spaniels, Japanese chins, Japanese spaniels, Lhasa apso, Pekinese, Pit bulls, Shar Pei, Shih Tzus, Staffordshire bull terriers, Tibetan Spaniel Cats: British short-haired cats, Exotic shorthairs, Himalayan cats, Persian cats, Scottish fold cats

Dangerous Breeds List: American Bully, American bulldogs Dogo Argentino, Karabash (Kangal) (Anatolian Shepherd dog), Caucasian Ovcharka (Caucasian Shepherd dog), Rottweilers

Pet Policy Summary:

Lufthansa Airline Pet Policy Summary:

• Dogs and cats permitted as additional carry-on baggage in the cabin for pets under 8 kg (including the carrier).
• Larger animals or non-permitted species in the cabin can be transported via Lufthansa Cargo.
• Assistance dogs are allowed in the cabin free of charge, given that they meet certain conditions.
• Pets over 8 kg (including the carrier) may travel in the air-conditioned cargo hold with prior registration.
• Snub-nosed breeds and fighting dog breeds have specialized requirements for cargo hold transport.
• Animals not traveling with passengers or subject to specific air freight requirements can be transported via Lufthansa Cargo.

New USA Entry Requirements:

• Effective August 1, 2024, stricter CDC regulations apply for dogs entering the USA.
• Permitted transport to certain destinations if the dog has not been in a high-risk rabies area in the past six months.
• Owners must complete the CDC Dog Import Form and present the confirmation upon departure and entry.

Registration & Restrictions:

• Registration for cabin transport of pets must be done at least 72 hours before departure.
• USA flights require additional forms for pet transportation.
• Routes to the UK or Ireland may have stricter regulations or prohibit pet transport.
• Snub-nosed animals face additional restrictions due to health risks.

For further details, contact Lufthansa or an animal freight forwarder.