How to transport a cat on a plane: carrier size

Where will the animal fly: in the cabin or in the luggage compartment

Dogs commonly fly as service or emotional support animals. On this American Airlines flight, a specially trained miniature horse was allowed into the cabin along with the passenger.

Transporting animals in the cabin as hand luggage

Pets are usually allowed into the cabin if they weigh up to 8 kg together with the carrier. Occasionally it can reach up to 10 kg - for example, Alitalia.

For maximum weight and carrying requirements, see the airline's website. Among the general rules: the size of the container is 105–135 cm in the sum of three dimensions, it is well ventilated and closes securely, the bottom does not leak (can be covered with a disposable baby diaper), the pet inside stands up to its full height and does not rest its head on the lid.

From February 14, 2022, Aeroflot has reduced the size of containers for transporting animals in hand luggage. Now the size of a carrying bag in the sum of three dimensions should not exceed 126 cm, and a rigid container cannot be more than 44x30x26 cm in length, height and width.

Airlines typically allow both soft and hard carriers for dogs and cats in carry-on luggage. In the cabin they are placed under the seat in front. According to the rules, the pet must sit in its temporary house during the entire flight. Sometimes they are allowed to put two animals in one container.

Some airlines don't allow pets in your hand luggage if you're flying business class; Finnair says this is because there's no space for cages under the seats.

A service dog and a guide dog will also fly in the cabin - even if they are lean shepherd dogs. Such animals need documents about their “profession” (in addition to all others), they must be wearing a collar and muzzle. The owner may need proof of disability. Psychological support dogs may be carried in the cabin or in the hold, depending on airline regulations.

As a rule, pets are taken into the cabin in addition to the usual piece of hand luggage, and not instead. Naturally, for money - read how to buy a plane ticket for a pet.

In some destinations, transporting animals in hand luggage is prohibited, for example, to the UK, where animals are sent only by cargo. Airlines have similar rules: on Emirates planes, all animals are sent to the hold.

Transporting animals by plane will be hassle-free if you follow simple instructions.

Transporting animals in luggage

Animals that, together with the container, weigh more than 8 kg will have to be checked in as baggage. They can also send a dog of an aggressive breed there, even if its weight makes it into the salon.

The maximum weight depends on the aircraft - 50 kg, for UIA - 75 kg, and may depend on the direction. If your pet is heavier than expected, it can be sent as cargo. In what other cases this may be useful, read the article about the official rules for transporting pets.

Which carrier to buy for an airplane

A regular cage is not suitable for transporting an animal into the luggage compartment. It's easiest to ask the store for a container that meets the IATA standard, but be sure to double-check that it matches your airline's requirements. Here, for example, are the rules for transporting animals at Aeroflot.

Fighting dogs may require reinforced cages: to give you an idea of ​​what we're talking about, here's a description of them on the Lufthansa website. For heavy dogs, it makes sense to add wheels to the crate, but be sure to remove them before putting them in your luggage.

Before the flight, the bottom of the cage is covered with waterproof diapers: stick it with tape so that it does not move out. Alternatively, you can use special absorbent diapers for animals. Place a blanket or blanket on top.

Do I need to feed animals during the flight?

There are different opinions about pet food in luggage. Many people are afraid that their dog will get an upset stomach due to stress, so they don’t feed them at all on the day of the flight. Others provide a small treat before the flight. If you are not sure, consult your veterinarian. Water is usually poured. To prevent it from spilling during loading, experienced owners, before sending it to the luggage compartment, ask for ice at the nearest cafe and put it in the drinking bowl.

If you are not bringing a dog or a cat , everything is more complicated. Read what animals cannot be transported in hand luggage and luggage and what to do if yours is among those prohibited.

Veterinary regulations of the country

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When considering how to transport a cat on a plane abroad, it is important to find out what rules apply in the country you are visiting. Features of some states:

• visiting Australia for cats from Russia is only possible if the animal is transported through an accredited country. But even in this case, upon arrival, the pet will be quarantined for 10 days;
• England. Transportation is permitted only in the luggage box. The owner must have a document confirming that he does not intend to sell the pet;
• Israel. A visit is possible only if the pet has had a blood test for antibodies;
• Thailand. The country's quarantine service must be notified 15 days in advance that an arrival is planned. The owner independently writes an e-mail, in which he indicates the flight information, cat breed, address, and his contact information. You need to attach scanned copies of your passport and cat documents. The quarantine service will also respond by email. The received permit must be printed and presented at customs;
• Türkiye. You can bring a cat into this country only in a licensed container with reliable fastenings. The animal must be clean and healthy, the dimensions of the container are no more than 115 cm in the sum of three dimensions (length + width + height). The maximum weight of the pet and carrier is up to 9 kg. If the owner has visited the carrier’s website and cannot translate what is written there, it is worth contacting a native speaker.

Each state has its own laws, and they must be followed.

Transportation of animals by air. How dogs and cats cope with flying in the luggage compartment

Transporting animals on an airplane is an exciting experience for everyone.
But stress can be reduced. There are horror stories on the Internet about frost on cages and pneumonia in dogs and cats after a flight in luggage. This is nonsense: the luggage compartments in which animals are transported are ventilated and heated. The climate is not a resort, but at least +10–15 °C will be provided, and sometimes +25 °C happens. The exact temperature depends on the aircraft model and can be obtained from the airline customer service. Alert owners already on board ask the senior flight attendant to confirm that the heating is turned on in the luggage compartment.

But it is true that animals get nervous and sometimes fall into real panic in an unfamiliar place without their owners. Many are lucky, and in the darkness or dim light of the luggage compartment, their faithful friends calm down and fall asleep. In other cases, the pet howls the entire flight and by hook or by crook breaks out of the cage.

How to calm your dog or cat before a flight

In order for your dog or cat to endure the flight more calmly, it is worth preparing them well in advance. Six months in advance, or even earlier, buy a carrier that meets the airline's requirements, put a cozy, familiar bedding and toys in it - it should become a favorite corner, not a detention cell. Let the animal get used to the cage at home.

Many people use sedatives and/or sleeping pills to transport animals in luggage. Be careful with them: on the one hand, the animal is less afraid, and on the other, no one knows how the introduced substances will affect the body during overload. This is a case where it is easy to cause harm, so be sure to consult your veterinarian about medications and, if possible, use proven products to which your pet has no adverse reactions. Place a sticker on the container with the name of the product, dose and time of administration.

Some veterinarians believe that it is worth giving your dog or cat mild herbal sedatives like “Fitex” or “Kot Bayun” 7-10 days in advance, and not giving or injecting anything on the day of the flight. Discuss the exact regimen with your doctor.

“There was a veterinary service at the airport that you could contact with a request to inject the animal with sleeping pills for the duration of the flight. We contacted us in advance, so by the time we arrived, a doctor was already waiting for us with a syringe at the ready. We checked our flight, estimated the time, and the doctor assured that the dog would definitely sleep even longer than the flight. They injected me - and then the flight began to be postponed. First for two hours, then for another three, in the end we took off 8 hours later.

When it became clear that there definitely wouldn’t be enough anesthesia (our flight lasted 10 hours), we found the same veterinarian, but he, naturally, refused to add more. As a result, the dog woke up at the beginning of the flight and spent another 8 hours in a cage in the luggage compartment. Then it turned out that with her teeth she bent the metal bars of the cage, half a finger thick, and tore the mattress into small shreds. Before the flight, she was a tender and emotional young lady. And at the arrival airport we received an inappropriate hysteria - forever.”

Stanislava Evminova shared her sad experience of flying with a dog

Don't be scared! More often than not, everything goes well: read a story with a happy ending about flying with a dog to Samui and look at the inspiring photos published by Irina Goldman, who has traveled halfway around the world with her husky named Space.

“Space has been traveling since he was 4 months old, and in the last year alone we have had 20 flights. She is my best friend, and I am sure that a dog left without an owner for two weeks is more stressed than a few hours in the luggage compartment. Before the first flight, to make her feel comfortable, I trained her to crate. Now there are always favorite treats and a blanket there. I don't give you a sedative. Space is already used to it and can easily handle even transatlantic flights.”

Traveler Irina Goldman

In the luggage compartment

This method is used by those owners who are forced to transport very large animals or several cats at the same time. According to the rules of most air carriers, it is allowed to take into the cabin a carrier bag with one cat, which will always be in the owner’s line of sight, that is, in his arms. It is unacceptable to place a bag under a seat or next to an emergency exit, as it is contrary to safety rules.

Therefore, if there are several animals, then there is only one way out - to use the luggage box. On modern aircraft, this compartment is heated, boxes with pets are placed in a row and fixed.

Note! Separate ones do not transport cats in the cabin at all, so pets inevitably go into the luggage box.

How to buy a plane ticket for a dog, cat or other animal

First, make sure that the airline allows you to carry your pet. The most reliable way to transport a specific pet is directly to the carrier.

Select a date and flight, and before purchasing , call the airline and ask if you can bring your pet. Airlines have restrictions on the number of animals on a flight: for example, no more than two cages can fly in the S7 cabin at a time. Antagonistic animals, for example, a cat and a dog, may be denied transportation in the same cabin. This means that if another passenger has already informed the airline that they will fly with a dog in their hand luggage, then they will offer to check your cat in their luggage.

If transportation is given the go-ahead, then buy a ticket and immediately call the airline back to coordinate the transportation of the animal. The deadline for such a call is 36–72 hours before the flight departure (depending on the airline), but it is better not to delay so that other passengers do not take up the pet quota. The call center will either immediately confirm the transport of the animal or call you back in a day or two.

“I usually book a ticket without paying, then call the airline and say that I’m flying with a dog. Having received confirmation that the quota for animals has not been selected, I buy the ticket and call again to get final permission to transport.”

Traveler Sergei Markovsky, who often flies with his Airedale terrier Arto

How and by when you need to pay for transporting an animal, check with the call center. You may be asked to pay at the airport at a special ticket office during check-in, in advance on the airline’s website, or by phone via a voice menu.

Is it possible to take a cat to the salon?

Most transport companies practice this method of transporting an animal, as it helps to get rid of unnecessary problems. A pet that is close to its owner experiences less stress and will not continuously meow or show aggression. In addition, if the cat is near the owner, then it is he who bears most of the responsibility, and not the carrier. Therefore, you should not think that carriage in the cabin is denied “out of harm’s way”. On the contrary, this method is more profitable and simpler for companies. But they are forced to think about the comfort and safety of other passengers, which is why they develop certain rules.

Important! Transporting a cat is only possible in a carrier with a solid bottom. This can be a special box with hard walls or a comfortable soft bag made of fabric.

If your pet does travel in luggage, you need a tight container equipped with reliable fastenings.

Preliminary preparation:

1. Place a diaper made of absorbent material on the bottom, on which the cat will go to the toilet. Filler cannot be used; there is a high risk that it will crumble.
2. You can put your cat's favorite toy or item in the carrier, this will help reduce stress somewhat.
3. You should not feed your pet before departure, but you can give him water.

Some owners transport cats after giving them sleeping pills. The method is effective, but dangerous, since such drugs have an extremely negative effect on the health of animals. They can only be given if there is a recommendation from a veterinarian, for example, if the animal is terrified of flying out, and it will not be possible to transport it otherwise.

The best way to transport cats is in the cabin next to the owner.

How much does it cost to bring a dog or cat on a plane?

Ready for takeoff!
Animals are not included in baggage allowance and are not carried free of charge by any airline.

Only guide dogs accompanying blind or deaf passengers and service dogs, and sometimes psychological support dogs, fly without additional payment.

Payment for other pets depends on the airline and comes in two types: fixed and by weight. Weigh the animal along with the container.

Cost of transporting a cat on an airplane

Since a pet in airline parlance is luggage, the cost of a flight for it is charged at baggage rates. The amount may vary depending on the specific carrier:

• within the country - 2600-4000 rubles;
• abroad - from 7000-8000 rubles* and above.

For most cats, flying is extremely stressful.

How much does it cost to transport dogs and cats on different airlines?

AirlineOne way transportation priceAeroflot On flights within Russia - 3,750 rubles, on international flights from September 15, 2022 - 200 $ or € (depending on the route, previously it was only 75 $). UTair On direct flights within Russia: in the cabin - 3,000 rubles ., in luggage a pet weighing up to 20 kg - 3000 rubles, 21-30 kg - 6000 rubles, 31-50 kg - 9000 rubles. On direct international flights: in the cabin - 50 €, in luggage for a pet weighing up to 20 kg - 50 €, 21-30 kg - 100 €, 31-50 kg - 150 €. Ural Airlines On flights within Russia - 2500 rubles, in the CIS - 35 €, in non-CIS countries - 60 €. Pobeda Transports animals in a container with a total weight of up to 8 kg only in the cabin. 1999 rubles online and through the call center; 3000 rubles at a Russian airport; 55 euros at a foreign airport. Nordwind (“North Wind”) Transports animals only in the cabin. On flights within Russia - 2250 rubles, on international flights - from 35 to 62 $ or € (depending on the route). Turkish Airlines On flights within Turkey: in the cabin - 80 liras, in luggage for a pet weighing 9-15 kg - 120 liras, 16-22 kg - 180 liras, 23-28 kg - 220 liras, more than 28 kg - 260 liras. On direct international flights: the price is calculated by weight according to excess baggage rates, but not less than $70 in the cabin and $140 in the luggage compartment. Lufthansa On flights within Europe: in the cabin - 60 €, in the luggage compartment a container with dimensions of 60x45x40 cm – 100 €, dimensions up to 105×75×79 cm – 200 €. On flights outside Europe: in the cabin - 70–110 €, in the luggage compartment container with dimensions 60x45x40 cm - 130-190 €, with dimensions 105x75x79 cm - 260-380 €.Aegean AirlinesPrice depends on the season: from November 1 to December 31 and from January 1 to June 15 there is a low tariff, and from June 16 to October 31 there is a high tariff. On flights within Greece: in the cabin - 20/30 €, in luggage for a pet weighing up to 25 kg - 40-50 €, over 25 kg - 80-90 €. On international flights: in the cabin - 50-60 €, in luggage for a pet weighing up to 25 kg - 95-105 €, more than 25 kg - 160-170 €.airBalticIn the cabin - 50 €. In the luggage compartment: pet weighing up to 32 kg - 100 €, 33–75 kg - 200 €. Belavia In the cabin - 50 €, in the luggage compartment: pet weighing up to 32 kg - 100 €, 32-70 kg - 150 € .Alitalia On flights within Italy: 40 €, on international flights - from 75 € to 170 $ (depending on the route).

Data current as of August 2022

Will I have to pay for transporting the animal?

Yes, there is a fee associated with carrying cats on an airplane in 2022. On average, a trip to Russia will cost from 3 thousand rubles.

Company	Domestic flight/International flight
Aeroflot	RUB 3,750/EUR 75
S7	Fees for pets based on weight and excess baggage rates are indicated at the airport.
"Victory"	1999 rub./1999 rub.
"Ural Airlines"	2500 RUR/35-60 EUR
"UTair"	3000-6000 rub./50-150 euros
Turkish Airlines	70-170 Turkish lira/70-140 dollars
Alitalia	40 euro/75-150 euro

Where to go with an animal at the airport

Arrive at the airport 3-4 hours before departure to have time to sort out all the formalities.

At the entrance to the airport, the container is passed through a scanner, and the owner and the animal walk through the frame. To prevent a frightened animal from running away, it must be on a leash.

First, go through veterinary control. There are often queues there, and the average visit takes 30–40 minutes, or even more. If you are flying abroad, for speed, you can fill out the necessary certificates yourself and only have them certified on the spot. It happens that veterinary control does not work around the clock - check in advance. What documents will be required to pass veterinary control, read the article about the official rules for flying with a pet.

Next is check-in for the flight. Your documents for the animal will be checked, it will be weighed along with the carrier and sent to the ticket office to pay for transportation (except in cases where, according to airline rules, animals are paid for in advance). You will then return to the check-in counter and receive your boarding pass.

If the animal flies in the luggage compartment, then most likely you will need to take it to the oversized baggage reception desk.

On international flights, go through customs control and declare your pet before boarding. Read how to do this in a separate article.

After arrival, pick up the animal at the oversized baggage claim point or next to the regular baggage carousel. If you arrived from another country, go through veterinary and customs control.

“We flew from Kharkov to Riga via Kyiv with two cats. During the transfer we learned that the second flight had been postponed by 8.5 hours and was leaving early in the morning.

The airline representative said that they would provide us with a hotel without any problems. But when it turned out that the cats also needed to be accommodated, the employee immediately refused. After some bickering, we managed to call a senior manager, who, again after persuasion and attempts to prove that the cats were also passengers of the airline, we convinced him to look for the option of checking in with cats. After 10–15 minutes, a hotel was found that was ready to accept guests with animals. A friend went to the supermarket to get a tray and filler, and everyone spent the night peacefully.

But the adventures didn't end there. In Riga, customs officials said that certificates for the transportation of animals to EU countries, issued for cats at the Ukrainian airport, do not meet the requirements. In the end, they took pity and let us through, but warned us that in the future there might be problems with the export and import of these cats. Now we live in Latvia and don’t know if we can move somewhere with our mustachioed friends.”

Transportation of animals - personal experience: our reader Stanislav managed to ensure that, when the flight was delayed, the cats were accommodated in a hotel with their owners

Documents required for transportation of live domestic animals and birds

Please note that some countries have very strict restrictions or even a ban on the import of animals, so we recommend that you inquire in advance about the rules for importing them into the destination country and obtain documents confirming that they are healthy.

Air transport will transport your animals on the condition that you take full responsibility for the health of your pet. The airline is not responsible for bodily injury, illness or death of animals, as well as in case of refusal to transport them across the border during an international flight.

The passenger is required to provide a certificate issued by the competent government agency and other documents required by the veterinary authorities of any country to/from or through the territory of which transportation is carried out.

On domestic flights	On international flights
— Veterinary certificate form No. 1, issued by the city veterinary institution.	— International veterinary certificate, issued on the basis of a veterinary certificate and registered with the veterinary service of the border control point; — Certificate of breeding value of the animal for export; — Documents required by the veterinary authorities of the country of arrival or transit.

Personal experience of flying with an animal

Olga Shchelkunova moved to Samui and brought her dog Alma with her:

“We flew with Aeroflot. They have a direct flight to Bangkok, clear rules and a fixed rate for animals - 75 €. For some airlines, the price for an animal is calculated by weight, and for our twenty-kilogram dog together with the container it cost up to $600.

I’m an alarmist, so I called Aeroflot almost a year in advance and double-checked all the information from their website. I also bought tickets by phone: before purchasing, you need to send a request and receive confirmation that the animal is allowed on this particular flight. Confirmed immediately, no need to wait.

We started preparing the dog in advance - we took it with us everywhere, socialized it, showed it that there are cars, electric trains, loud noises, crowds of people. We didn’t give any sedatives on the day of the flight—I didn’t take the risk. But within ten days I started giving herbal sedative drops. We were introduced to the carrier six months before the trip - we wanted it to become a favorite home, where it was comfortable and safe. According to the rules, the container must comply with IATA standards. But our Gulliver 6 IATA carrier turned out to be bad - it cracked after a small fall, and then the little dog completely chewed off the lock from the inside, it’s good that this was after all the flights.

A month before the flight in Thailand, it was necessary to request permission to import the dog - it was sent by email.

In the queue for the veterinary control at Sheremetyevo, nothing happened at all for 40 minutes; I almost turned gray. And on the plane, immediately after takeoff, we asked the flight attendant if everything was okay in the special compartment. He called the elder, who assured us that everything was ok, and confirmed that the captain of the ship knew about the animal.

I was afraid that we would arrive and they would give me a frostbitten corpse. Fortunately, our dog survived the flight well. The only thing that angered her was that she was being taken somewhere away from us and then not immediately released. But as soon as we let the dog out of the carrier, she immediately happily jumped up on us, licked us and began to mark the bushes. I didn’t lose my appetite, and my enthusiasm didn’t diminish either.

The next day we were still flying from Bangkok to Koh Samui on a Bangkok Airways plane. They also have everything clear, prompt support service and a good tariff for transporting animals on domestic flights. After the flights, the dog was happy from the first day; we did not notice any signs of shock.”

Read more about how animal transportation works and what vaccinations and documents are needed to fly with a pet.

Conditions of carriage by aircraft type

Conditions for transporting animals on an airline aircraft:

• Passengers are prohibited from removing an animal carried in the cabin from the container/cage/basket during the entire flight.
• Passengers with pets are prohibited from staying near emergency exits.

When transporting animals and birds in the passenger cabin, the weight of animals and birds is not included in the free baggage allowance and is paid for as excess baggage, taking into account the weight of the container (cage), in accordance with the rules for applying tariffs for animals and is issued with a receipt for payment for excess baggage.

Don't forget to take a veterinary first aid kit with you.

Transporting animals by plane: rules, tips and answers to the most frequently asked questions

Where do animals fly - in luggage or in the cabin? Usually only small animals are allowed into the aircraft cabin: together with the carrier, they must weigh up to 8 kg. In rare cases, pets that, together with the cage, weigh up to 10 kg are allowed in hand luggage. The rest of the animals fly in the luggage compartment.

Is it dangerous to transport an animal in luggage? The luggage compartments where animals are transported are quite comfortable: they are ventilated and heated. The exact temperature can be obtained from the airline support service. To prevent your pet from getting nervous in an unusual environment, prepare him for the flight in advance. Buy a carrier a few months before your flight, put familiar bedding and your pet's favorite toys in it, and let him sleep there. This will make the travel cage a cozy den for him. As for the use of sedatives and sleeping pills, consult your veterinarian: they are not always beneficial.

What kind of carrier do you need on a plane? Please check the airline's website for specific carrying requirements and maximum cage weight. The general rules for transporting animals are as follows: the size of the container is 105–135 cm in the sum of three dimensions, the carrier is well ventilated and securely closed. Make sure that the pet stands up to its full height inside and does not rest its head on the lid. The bottom should not leak - just to be sure, put a disposable baby diaper there.

What documents are needed to fly with animals? Transporting animals by plane requires a certain set of documents. A veterinary passport and veterinary certificate form No. 1 are required. Read more about documents for flying with a pet.

How to buy air tickets for a dog or cat? First of all, before booking your flights, call the airline and make sure that it allows you to carry your pet: there may be restrictions on the number or types of animals on flights. If transporting your pet is allowed, buy a ticket and call the airline immediately to coordinate the details. The deadline for such a call is 36–72 hours before departure. Don't wait until the last minute to make sure you hit your pet quota. The call center will tell you how and when to pay for the transportation of your animal. They may offer to pay when checking in at the airport at a special ticket office, in advance on the airline’s website, or by phone through the voice menu.

How much does it cost to transport animals by plane? As a rule, animals are transported on board the aircraft for a fee. Only guide dogs accompanying blind or deaf passengers and service dogs, and sometimes psychological support dogs, fly without additional payment. Payment for other animals depends on the airline and comes in two types: fixed and by weight. The pet is always weighed together with the container. Check your carrier's website for the latest requirements.

Do cats and dogs need vaccinations before flying? Yes, animals must be vaccinated before flying. The most important vaccination - against rabies - is done after microchipping. To enter Europe, for example, it must be done no later than 21 days before departure. Dogs also need to be vaccinated against canine distemper, hepatitis, viral enteritis, parvo- and adenovirus infections and leptospirosis. Cats - from panleukopenia. Minks and ferrets must be vaccinated against canine distemper, viral enteritis and pasteurellosis, and rabbits - against myxomatosis, pasteurellosis and viral hemorrhagic disease. See the exact list of vaccinations for transporting animals by air.

List of required documents

Transporting dogs on an airplane in Russia and abroad

The list of required documents differs depending on whether you plan to travel around Russia or travel abroad. In the first case, the main document is a certificate stating that the animal is vaccinated against rabies. It is important that vaccination is carried out more than 21 days before departure. Veterinarians indicate the date of the injection on the certificate, so there is no need to repeat the procedure immediately before the flight; they are vaccinated against rabies once a year.

Note! If it is necessary to transport kittens with a mother cat, then there is no need to vaccinate the babies; it is enough that the mother is vaccinated.

A wider list of documents will be required if the animal is traveling on an airplane for sale or to participate in an exhibition. In addition to the vaccination certificate, you will need a F1 certificate. However, the purpose of a cat’s flight is rarely specified, so in some cases the submission of this document can be safely avoided.

When transporting pregnant cats, you will need permission from a veterinarian for transportation. It is important that the duration of pregnancy is at least 1/3 of the term. However, the migration of such animals is extremely undesirable.

Flying abroad involves collecting documents that comply with the internal policies of the country being visited. It is important to familiarize yourself with them first. Possible options:

• certificate F1, which is changed to certificate 5A at the airport. Within 3 months it can be used to bring the pet back;
• European standard certificate when visiting an EU state. The animal will have to be microchipped first.

For your information! If the cat is traveling unaccompanied, then the list of documents is completely similar and depends on the destination.

An international veterinary passport is required when flying abroad

What else is useful to know:

• New life for travelers. How are airports operating during the coronavirus pandemic?
• Tips for flying during coronavirus: important information about masks
• From scissors to alcohol. What can and cannot be carried in hand luggage and luggage
• How to carry luggage and hand luggage on Aeroflot and Pobeda flights
• Animal etiquette. How to behave when meeting wild animals on vacation so as not to harm them

Preparing your pet for flight

Transporting a cat on an airplane requires mandatory preliminary preparation of the pet. 4 hours before departure you should not give him food, but you can give him water. A container of water is placed in the container; it is allowed to put some entertainment for the pet there.

Important! You should not give sedatives without a veterinarian's prescription.

It is important to accustom your cat to a carrier bag in advance to save him from unnecessary stress. Some inexperienced owners force cats into a container, which is why the animal becomes afraid almost immediately. It is important that the pet perceives everything that happens as a game, which is why they introduce the bag at home, leaving it open and giving the cat the opportunity to examine it. After this, you can take the animal outside in the same container to make sure it is safe. Only after such preparation can you choose an airline and book a ticket.

It is recommended to have with you:

• garbage bags;
• wet wipes;
• water and dry food to feed and drink your pet upon arrival;
• disposable diapers;
• disinfectant to get rid of unpleasant odors.

Note! Some carriers refuse to transport kittens under 4 months of age, that is, the age when animals can receive the necessary vaccinations. To avoid troubles, this point must be clarified before booking a ticket.

Preliminary preparation for the flight will help get rid of troubles on the plane