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Flying Pets Unaccompanied<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Flying pets unaccompanied<\/strong> can only be done as \u201cmanifest cargo\u201d or just cargo. If your pet will fly as cargo, this doesn\u2019t mean that your pet will travel on a special cargo plane, they will actually fly on regular passenger planes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sending pets unaccompanied resembles flying pets as excess baggage. This means that the \u201cflight part\u201d is almost identical to the \u201cflight part\u201d of a pet that is traveling with his\/her owner, as excess luggage. Therefore, a pet that will fly unaccompanied will (almost) always be placed in the same part of the plane as an accompanied pet.<\/span><\/p>\n

If that\u2019s so, then what\u2019s the difference? You will find the answer in the article below.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Cargo?<\/span><\/h2>\n

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As flying pets unaccompanied can only be done as cargo, it is important to first understand what \u201ccargo\u201d means.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cargo requires an air waybill (or bill of landing) and it refers to goods, materials, merchandise, and livestock (domesticated animals) that are carried onboard an aircraft, ship, train or truck.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your next question will most likely be: \u201cwhat\u2019s an air waybill?\u201d Well, an air waybill (AWB) is a document that accompanies the goods that are shipped as cargo. This document is issued by the courier to provide details about the shipment. The AWB number allows one to track the shipment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now that we got that out of the way, we can explain what it means to fly pets as cargo.<\/span><\/p>\n

Shipping Pets As Cargo<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Sending your pets as cargo means that your pets will fly unaccompanied and an air waybill will be issued. The air waybill will be their \u201cflight tickets\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

When an air waybill is issued, customs is involved in the origin and destination. Since customs is involved in both ends, the whole procedure will be different.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, exporting a pet as cargo can only be done out of the freight terminal and not from the regular passenger terminal\/s. Once the pet lands in his\/her destination, the pet will be taken to the cargo facility and will only be released once the procedure is completed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Fly Pets Unaccompanied?<\/span><\/h2>\n

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There are many reasons why pet owners decide to fly their pets unaccompanied. One of the main reasons we repeatedly encounter is when a pet owner must fly before or after flying his\/her pet. As stated, if a pet will need to fly unaccompanied, this could only happen if the pet is sent as cargo shipment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another reason for flying pets unaccompanied is that certain countries, such as the UK and Australia, will only allow pets to enter as cargo shipments.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are quite a few countries that require this. The reason for this is that when pets travel as cargo shipments, IATA regulations are better enforced. We can assume that in the future more countries will enforce pets to enter their territories as cargo shipments.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, another reason for sending a pet as cargo is because there are times that cargo is the only possibility, even if the destination country does not enforce it. This usually happens because there aren\u2019t any flights that can take your pets as excess baggage or because this is required by the airline company. And, yes, there are airlines that only fly pets as cargo (Delta, for example).<\/span><\/p>\n

Is Flying Pets Unaccompanied Dangerous?<\/span><\/h2>\n

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IATA (International Air Transport Association) regulations state that all airline companies are required to treat animals with great care no matter how they fly, as cargo or excess luggage.<\/span><\/p>\n

Just imagine the required care and investment needed by an airline to fly an unaccompanied pet.<\/span><\/p>\n

From our experience, airline companies usually take extra and special precautions when pets are travelling alone.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Much Does It Cost To Fly Pets As Cargo?<\/span><\/h2>\n

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This is probably the most interesting part of the article, but unfortunately, there isn\u2019t a single answer to this question.<\/span><\/p>\n

The cost of flying pets unaccompanied is based on several factors, such as: the destination and origin countries, the dimensions and volume of your pet\u2019s flight crate and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

What we can state for sure is that flying a pet as cargo is very expensive, much more expensive then flying a pet with his\/her owner.<\/span><\/p>\n

We recommend you read the following article: How Much Does It Cost To Fly A Dog?<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Pet Cargo Shipments With Pets2Fly<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Pet owners choose our cargo services because we make things simple. As pet shippers, it is our expertise!<\/span><\/p>\n

Using our services removes the stress off you entirely and guarantees a happy journey for your pets. To us, making sure your pets have a happy and safe trip is what matters most.<\/span><\/p>\n

Shipping pets as cargo shipments can cost you anything from hundreds to thousands of dollars. If you pay so much money, we think that your pets should get the best treatment possible. With our knowledge and expertise, we will do our best to make sure the journey remains within your budget.<\/span><\/p>\n

Feel free to contact us for more information!<\/span><\/p>\n

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About Mattan Gal<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Nice to meet you, I\u2019m Mattan Gal, the founder of Pets2Fly<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

For over a decade, I have lived and breathed the world of pet relocation. Over the past 10 years, I have successfully guided thousands of families to every possible destination, even during the most challenging global times - including the COVID-19 pandemic and periods of war.<\/span><\/p>\n

For me, Pets2Fly is more than just a business; it's a mission. I know that your pet is an inseparable part of your family. That is why I am here to lead you hand-in-hand - handling everything from complex bureaucracy to the smallest logistical details. My goal is to give you total peace of mind and ensure your loved ones arrive at their new home safely and comfortably.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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