Air Travel And Hints And Tips For You ANd Your Cat
Air travel is always on the increase and an increasing number of us have to fly with our animals. For a long time now families have elected to take their family pet on holidays while preferring to leave them at home when taking a vacation abroad or when taking a flight. As travel by air becomes more affordable the thought of taking our pet with us seems an attractive option. The following article takes a close look at Pets, Flights with an emphasis on traveling in England, Scotland and Wales.
Pets, Flights and the Rules and Regulations
One of the primary points to remember in respect of air travel and your pet regulations and rules. In Britain there are a collection of laws which could apply, for example the “Safe Air Travel for Animals Act” (2000). In recent years there has been an increase in security and where you once may have been allowed to carry small pets with you on a flight this may no longer be the case. It is, obviously, of vital importance that you verify the facts with the airline before booking your tickets. Nearly all airlines now state precisely that all pets and small animals should be transported in suitable containers in the cargo hold. This is obviously far safer than taking the risk of a pet becoming distressed and causing a danger.
Although any small animals or pets are now restricted to the cargo hold some kind airlines will permit passengers to witness the pet being put onto and taken off the aircraft. However it is of vital importance that, purchasing your tickets you seek further advice about it from the airline.
Other Important Points To Consider
1. The Container For Your Pet
It is of the uppermost importance that you choose a pet carrier of the correct size, weight and type for the animal that will be residing in it for the duration of the flight. There should always be sufficient extra space for the pet to be able to move about freelyall of the time. The longer the duration of the flight the more increased the amount of surplus space required.
2. Safety/Security Measures And Traveling With Pets
At every moment your pet box should be easily identified by the airline workers to avoid loss, which is always possible with any air travel. All pet carriers should be labeled clearly with both the destination and a home address and full contact details. Furthermore it is strongly advised that you include the details of an additional person in case of emergencies when you can’t be contacted. As well as attaching labels on the outer surfaces also consider also adding some to the interior. Also take measure to ensure that your pet has a collar that is close fitting with an identification tag or similar. The risk of loss is least during continuous flights.
If you can afford it also well worth thinking about having your pet fitted with an electronic tag which is inserted under the skin by a vetinary surgeon. As soon as you know when and the location you will be flying to make an appointment with the vet (or at least call) as he will be able to give important advice on what the requirements are when staying in |visiting another area or country. Your pet may require injections and there may be other restrictions or precautions to consider.
Planning for the future is always the wisest option and the simple fact that you are at the end of this article is a clever move. By ensuring you understand the pet air travel tips & hints included in this article and by seeking further information online and from your vet, you can make certain that you pet flies securely and safely with the minimal amount of stress.
