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Airline
Pet Container Requirements
The animals must be in a container that meets the minimum
requirements set forth by IATA. It is considered best to have
only one animal per container but the IATA rules state that
two animals can share the same container if the animals are
under 14kg (30lbs).
LARGE PETS - Please note that if the combined weight of the
pet and its kennel is over 70 lbs / 32 Kg, the pet can only be
accepted for travel by Air Canada Cargo.
Contact Air Canada Reservations for details as some exceptions
may apply.
Whether your pet is a Chihuahua or a Great Dane, there's a pet
carrier to match. The majority of carriers are made of hard
plastic with holes for ventilation. No part of the animal is
allowed to protrude from the carrier. As a result, wire
carriers are not permitted. Soft-sided carriers are permitted
for animals in the cabin only. All carriers must be secure and
leak proof. International regulations state that the carrier
must be big enough to allow the animal to stand, turn around
and lie down comfortably. If the pet carrier does not allow
the animal to do this, Air Canada must refuse transport.
* The container must be large enough for the animal(s) to turn
around, stand and sit up.
* The container must have a secure all around locking system
with the pins extending beyond the horizontal extrusions above
and below the door.
* A water container must be present and must be accessible
from outside the container.
* The container must have ventilation on all four sides.
* The container must be identified with the pets name and
owners contact information.
* If traveling Internationally then you should attach an extra
copy of the pets health certificate to the container. |
