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In Compartment: Cats, Dogs, Parakeets, Canaries

In Cargo: Monkey, Gorilla, Chimpanzee, Squirrel, Rabbit, Beaver, Mouse, Rat, Hamster, Chinchilla, Sheep, Goat, Bull, Musk oxen, Mustelines (mustelidai-marten), Weasel, Species (ferret-weasel), Vizon, Cockroach

Pet Shipping: Yes

Microchip:

HealthCertificate: Yes

Health Vaccinations: Rabies

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Compartment Carrier Details:

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Brachycephalic Breeds: Dogs: Affenpischer, Pekingese, Pug (all breeds), Shar Pei, Shih Tzu, Japanese Dog, Lhasa Apso, Tibetan Spaniel, Chow Chow, English Little Spaniel, English Bulldog, French Bulldog, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Brussels Griffon, Bullmastiff, British Mastiff Cats: Birman, Exotic, Persian, Himalayan, Burmese, Scottish Fold, British Shorthair

Dangerous Breeds List: American Bulldog, Bandog Tosa Inu, Caucasian Shepherd Dog, French Mastiff, Pincher, All Doberman breeds, Presa Canario, Rottweiler, Mastiffs (except Bullmastiff), Wolfhounds, Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Boerboel Hybrids of these breeds

Pet Policy Summary:

Airline Pet Policy Summary

• Pet transportation is subject to a fee and not included in the free baggage allowance.
• Reservation for pet transportation must be confirmed at least six hours before the flight.
• Maximum of two pet carriers per passenger. Only one carrier allowed in the cabin.
• Pets in cabin can't exceed 8 kg including their carrier.
• Carrier dimensions for cabin: 23 cm in height, 30 cm in width, and 40 cm in length.
• Carrier must be soft case with ventilation holes of at least 2.5 cm in diameter on at least three sides.
• Pets exceeding weight and size for cabin must travel in cargo in hard-surfaced carriers.
• Veterinary approval required for kittens or puppies younger than 10 weeks or not weaned, their nursing mothers, and those between 10 and 12 weeks old.
• Pregnant pets are not permitted on flights.
• Passengers are responsible for pets’ health, safety, and compliance with government conditions and approvals.
• Cats and dogs or cats and birds cannot travel on the same aircraft. Dogs and birds can be transported on the same aircraft.
• On flights from Moldova and Ukraine to the US, only one carrier per passenger is permitted.
• Passengers with allergies to pets must provide a valid doctor's report. Admission to a flight is determined according to reservation priority.
• Pets in the aircraft cabin must be kept in a carrier or cage under the seat in front of their owners. Owners are restricted to window seats.
• Certain breeds of cats and dogs with respiratory problems are permitted in the cabin if they don't exceed 8 kilograms in their carriers.
• Parrot and pigeon breeds must be transported in the aircraft’s cargo hold. Small bird breeds other than budgies and canaries must be transported via Turkish Cargo.
• Only animals of the same species and living habits may be transported in the same cage within the cabin, as long as their combined weight does not exceed 8 kilograms.