Your animal as Excess Luggage by AIR.

Yes, your dog can travel with you on many flights, in the cabin if it is a very small puppy or most usually in the heated portion of the luggage hold.

Owners traveling with their pets are usually charged a great deal less than the normal cargo rates.

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But unfortunately many airlines do not offer this option. Airlines that DO NOT offer excess luggage pet shipping.

  • Most Low Cost Airlines.
  • ALL Airlines entering the United Kingdom.
  • Temperature restrictions may apply on any airline at any time of the year.
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Regulations for the welfare of the animal in Transit.
We have compiled a list of Airlines we know which will carry pets as excess luggage.

USA

Delta = flies into Edinburgh, but mainly Manchester and London

American Airlines = flies into Manchester and Glasgow

United = London only

Air France = London only

Lufthansa = flies into Edinburgh

KLM = flies into Edinburgh

Canada

Lufthansa = flies into Edinburgh

KLM = flies into Edinburgh

Japan

JAL = London

Lufthansa = flies into Edinburgh

KLM = flies into Edinburgh

Iceland

Icelandair = Glasgow, Manchester and London

New Zealand and Australia

JAL = London

British Airways = All Scottish Airports

European Union Countries

Lufthansa = Edinburgh

KLM = Edinburgh

Air France = London

We are able to make arrangements to collect and deliver you from/to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen Airports and Dundee Train station.

We charge transport at Cost = approx. £75.00 to £200.00

Dundee Train Station collection is FREE.

Regulations for the welfare of the animal in transit.
Sometimes when I fly I compare the uncomfortable seat, minimum leg room, never ending boredom and queues that us humans have to put up with to the relative comfort and excellent handling that the animals have during their flight.

  • Size of the Air Kennel as stipulated by IATA
    The international Airline Transport Association (IATA) have very strict regulations on the size and construction of the Kennels used to ship animals in. The dog must have enough space to stand, turn around, lie down and sit in a natural position. He must have a food and water container.
  • Temperature restrictions
    Some airlines have restrictions on flying animals when the temperature is either too hot or too cold.
  • Other Welfare issues
    The dog should travel with plenty of water to prevent dehydration and minimal food to ensure the comfort of the dog as they do not like to soil their sleeping area. On this point the dog is well exercised prior to loading on the Aircraft.
  • Road Transportation regulation
    Animal welfare regulations are in place for licensed Breeders and Airline Approved Shippers to ensure that the transport of the animal to the Vets and the airport is in safe and suitable kennels, with regular stops for exercise and water.

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BEWARE !

Your are advised to have this confirmed 100% before finalizing your booking, ensuring that the airlines include the booking for the dog/s and/or puppy when making your booking. Get it in writing if possible.

 

Beware - flying into London as the UK airlines do not take dogs as excess luggage except for British Airways and on occasion British Midlands.

 

Beware - flying into Manchester as no airlines will onward fly the dog into Edinburgh.

 

If coming into London or Manchester you will either need to hire a car or catch the Train which is not easy with a dog as you will have to negotiate several escalators and change trains also transporting the air kennel at the same time.

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