{"id":89739,"date":"2025-06-30T14:16:40","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T12:16:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pets2fly.com\/?p=89739"},"modified":"2026-03-19T00:20:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T22:20:08","slug":"dog-travel-crates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pets2fly.com\/en\/dog-travel-crates\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog Travel Crates – Choosing The Right Flight Crate"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are planning to fly with your dog, you will need to get them airline approved flight crates<\/strong>. In order for dog travel crates<\/strong> to be airline approved, they must comply with the IATA standards. While some dog travel crates meet these standards, there are, unfortunately, also some that don\u2019t.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your pet\u2019s flight crate should meet the guidelines of the airline that you\u2019re planning to fly with. In addition, the flight crate should be big enough for your dog or cat. These strict requirements are to ensure your pet stays safe and comfortable throughout the flight.<\/span><\/p>\n

The following article will explain about airline approved travel crates for dogs and cats.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Are The IATA Standards?<\/span><\/h2>\n

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IATA<\/span><\/span><\/a> stands for the \u201cInternational Air Transport Association\u201d. It\u2019s the trade association for the world\u2019s airlines.<\/span><\/p>\n

One of IATA\u2019s main roles is to help formulate policies in the aviation industry. Therefore, in order for a dog flight crate<\/strong> to be airline approved, the crate needs to meet the standards that were set by IATA.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is important to note that IATA doesn\u2019t<\/u> certify, approve, endorse or sell any particular pet flight crates. They only set the standards.<\/span><\/p>\n

Arriving at the airport without airline approved flight crates for your pets will most likely cause you a lot of problems!<\/span><\/p>\n

Before Purchasing A Dog Travel Crate<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Since we are a pet transport company that specializes in pet transport around the globe, we would like to emphasize to you that purchasing a travel crate for your pet is, relatively, a marginal issue. Your first and main concern should be getting the right documents in order.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s recommended to check a couple of months in advance, what documents your pet will need in order to travel abroad.<\/span><\/p>\n

The procedures for transporting pets varies from country to country. You must know exactly what is required of you in your destination country.<\/span><\/p>\n

In general, most countries require a pet to have a microchip, a rabies vaccine, blood tests and a health certificate (done prior to the flight).<\/span><\/p>\n

How To Measure My Dog?<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Purchasing the right size crate is usually where most pet owners do mistakes. Most of the times, pet owners purchase a crate that is too small for their pet.<\/span><\/p>\n

Therefore, before purchasing a flight crate, you should measure your pet\u2019s height and length as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n