SATA International

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In Compartment: Dogs, Cats, Ferrets, Guinea pigs, Hamsters, Chinchillas, Rabbits, Terrapins, Tortoises/turtles

In Cargo: Dogs, Cats, Ferrets, Aquarium fish, Small domestic rabbits, Turtles, Terrapins;, Birds such as Canaries, Nightingales, Goldfinches, Blackbirds, Parrots, Macaws, Parakeets, Cockatoos

Pet Shipping: Yes

Microchip: Yes

HealthCertificate: Yes

Health Vaccinations: Rabies



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Service Animals:

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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: Fila Brasileiro, Dogo Argentino, Pit Bull Terrier, Rottweiler, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Tosa Inu

Pet Policy Summary:

Airline Pet Policy Summary

  • Book pet's transport when booking your flight, inform about the type of animal, dimensions of the container, and total weight of both.
  • Pet transportation depends on available space, flight class, type of aircraft, and whether pets are allowed into the destination country.
  • Ensure to check all destination(s) for necessary documentation.
  • Arrive at the airport early for documentation completion.
  • Bring appropriate container and enough food and water for the whole trip for your pet.
  • Pregnant animals are not accepted due to risks of stress-induced miscarriage or premature birth.
  • Consult with a veterinarian to ensure your pet is fit to travel and does not require tranquilizers.
  • Prepare your pet for the journey by encouraging familiarity with the container.
  • Large or potentially dangerous animals may need to be transported as air cargo.
  • Small pets up to 8 kg can be transported in the aircraft cabin in a leak-proof carrier/travel bag.
  • Pets should be healthy, clean, and not noisy to avoid disturbing other passengers.
  • Animals not meeting cabin requirements or exceeding cabin space will be transported in the cargo hold.
  • Brachycephalic breeds of dogs and cats require special attention due to potential respiratory problems.
  • Assistance dogs must be trained to assist a person with a disability and behave adequately in public.
  • Assistance dogs must fit in the passenger's foot space and not intrude into another passenger's space or block aisles.
  • Notification should be made at the time of booking or, at the latest, 48 hours before the departure time of the flight if traveling with an assistance dog.

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