What are the two ways to transport pets
We often have doubts about the air transportation of pets. Do pets go with the airline by themselves? Or go with us on the plane? In fact, both methods are available. The first is that pets travel alone, which is called freight mode.
1. Two ways to transport pets by air
1. Random consignment:
In layman's terms, the pet arrives at the destination on the same flight as the owner in the form of checked baggage, and it can be handled in the terminal.
According to the IATA regulations, randomly checked pets are packed at the door of the belly of the aircraft, and the last one gets on the plane and the first one gets off the plane.
If the airline cannot provide an oxygen tank on the day of the check-in, there are two emergency solutions.
(1) The owner changes the next flight; (2) The owner flies first, and the pet flies to the destination by cargo.
In addition, different airports have individual regulations regarding random consignment:
Guangzhou Airport: Air China, China Eastern Airlines passenger 319 models, Hainan Airlines passenger 340 models, Shenzhen Airlines Boeing 737 models cannot handle random checked pets, and all airlines have a weight limit of 50KG per piece, and one person is limited to carrying
Beijing Airport: —
Shenzhen Airport: Shenzhen Airlines can carry two per person at random, other airlines are limited to one, and the maximum weight of dogs in all airlines is 15KG.
2. Freight consignment:
In layman's terms, pets go by plane alone, handled in the cargo department, and also loaded into the aerobic warehouse.
The specific calculation method is described in detail below. Generally, the fee is 1-2 times greater than the actual weight. Pick up at the airport cargo terminal 1-2 hours after the plane landed. When picking up pets, you need to pay the pick-up fee, which is generally
About the safety issues during the air transportation of pets.
2. Comparison of advantages and disadvantages:
1. Freight channel
Benefits:
a. The price is cheaper than the unit price.
b, can be more free and flexible, and can arrange travel time at any time.
c、You don't have to worry about the whole process, the one-stop service of pet shipping company
Cons:
a. Pets may need to stay in the air box for a longer time, because the freight company generally requires the delivery time to be 3-4 hours before the plane takes off.
b. The owner cannot see the operation process.
c. After the plane arrives at the destination, the consignee may need to wait for 1-2 hours before picking up the goods.
2. Random consignment
Advantages:
a. Pets can take off and land with their own flights, and the separation time from pets is shortened. Generally, the terminal only needs to check in more than 1 hour in advance.
b. The goods can be picked up after the plane lands.
c, suitable for puppies and kittens, the volume should not be too large.
Cons:
a. Only someone on the same flight can apply.
b. The unit price is high and the cost is expensive. It is only suitable for pets with small weight, which is more cost-effective.
c. Generally, the owner needs to bring the pet to the airport on the same day.