British Airways Pet Policy
British Airways
Pets traveling to the UK must arrive as manifested cargo.
HELPFUL TIPS - TRAVELING BY AIR WITH YOUR PET
HEALTH CERTIFICATE
British Airways requires a certificate of good health indicating
that the pet is healthy enough for travel, is free of diseases
communicable to humans and has been properly vaccinated. The forms
and instructions for British Airways are available here:
http://www.pettravelstore.com/store-pet-airline-forms1.html.
SMALL PETS - IN CABIN TRAVEL
British Airways does not currently allow pets in the cabin
of the aircraft on any of its flights.
LARGER PETS - IN CHECKED BAGGAGE OR CARGO Your pet will be transported as checked baggage or as air cargo in the cargo section of the aircraft. This section of the cargo department has the same temperature and pressure as the passenger cabin. TIP: Be sure to tell the aircraft's cabin that you have a pet in cargo so that he can be sure to keep the temperature at the proper level. Pets traveling to the UK must travel as manifested cargo.
If your pet is traveling in the cargo section, whether through the cargo department or as checked baggage, it must be in a pet crate that is APHIS/IATA compliant.
To learn more about IATA compliant pet crates visit this page: http://www.pettravel.com/passports_container_requirements.cfm.
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
If you are traveling to another country, the airline will want to see
that you have the proper documents to enter that country with your
pet. Most countries have their own version of a veterinary
certificate sometimes called a Zoo Sanitary Certificate. In addition
some countries require an import permit. These forms and instructions are available
here:
http://www.pettravelstore.com/store-pet-immigration-forms1.html.
HOT AND COLD WEATHER RESTRICTIONS
When runway temperatures are above 84 degrees at the departure
airport, the airline may refuse to board the pet in the cargo
(checked baggage) section of the aircraft. When the weather is very
cold with a runway temperature below 45 degrees at the time of
departure the airline may require what is called an acclimation
certificate that is available here:
http://pettravelstore.com/store-pet-immigration-forms1.html.
To learn more about the hot and cold weather restrictions visit this page: http://www.pettravel.com/passports_temperature_restrictions.cfm.
MORE TIPS FOR PET AIR TRAVEL
1. Never give your pet a medical (prescription) sedative. If you
want your pet to be more relaxed, then give it a natural relaxing
agent such as
HAPPY TRAVELER
2. Always purchase your pet carrier well in advance of your trip so
that the pet can get used to it.
3. Be sure to tell the airline you will be flying with a pet as they
impose restrictions on the number of pets on a specific flight.
4. Even though air travel can be stressful for your pet both you and
your pet, you will be happier if the pet gets to go with you on your
trip.
QUESTIONS If you have questions about traveling with your pet send your question to info@PetTravel.com or post them to our blog.
British Airways Pet Policy