Pet Travel Airline Rules: Iberia Airlines

Domestic pets (dogs, cats, birds, etc) can be carried in the hold (avih) or accepted as cabin baggage (pet) provided they observe the legal and documentation restrictions.
Pets will be charged as excess baggage.

DOCUMENTATION RESTRICTIONS: In many countries transportation of animals is controlled by legislation (health authorities). Failure to comply with the legal requirements may result in heavy difficulties/fines.

Carriage in the hold
The pet must travel in an appropiate cage/container (supplied by the passenger himself):
- resistant and safe for the journey.
- suitable for the pet's size.
- with adequate ventilation.
- secure locking mechanism.
- waterproof base.

Pet in cabin
Pets may travel in the cabin as long as the following conditions are met:
The pet must travel in an appropiate container -solid/ adequate ventilated/ with a waterproof base and a secure locking mechanism- supplied by the passenger himself.
- max weight: 8 kgs -container included
- max container dimensions: 105 cms - 45 x 35 x 25 -
If the container does not meet the minimum requirements, it will not be accepted for boarding.
Bird containers cannot be opened during the journey and the feeding dispensers must be spill-proof. The container must remain covered at all times.
Pets with unusual characteristics, foul odor, etc., offensive for the other passengers will not be accepted.
The passenger himself must take care of the animal during the whole journey. The animal must remain inside the crate at all times.

Guide dog acceptance
When accompanying a blind or deaf passenger the seeing eye/hearing dog may travel without charges. Deaf passenger need a medical certificate. Acceptance conditions:- documentation/authorization- as the rest of the domestic pets.
In hold. - the crate/container will be provided by the passenger.
In cabin.- The guide dog needs a muzzle. Travelling in the cabin or in the hold the eye seeing dog will be charged as excess baggage.

Carriage authorization
Prior authorization from Iberia ticket office is required due to different aircraft's restrictions.
Reservation and confirmation in booking prior to departure is mandatory.
On round trip journeys, the return authorization must be assured provided that the pet's weight and size remain under the established limitations.
An authorization form for 'transportation of domestic pets' will be issued by the ticket office after approved Reservation and stapled to the passenger's ticket.
This form by itself represents a transport authorization. It guarantees the knowledge and acceptance of the special limitations and conditions.It will be filled out by the passenger or the issuer agent and signed by both of them.

Rates for carriage of animals
Weight concept:
Normal excess baggage rates apply to the combined weight of animal and container. It is not included in the free passenger's baggage allowance.
Piece concept:
The pet and its container will be charged at twice the excess baggage charge per piece.

During periods of very hot or very cold weather the airline may require an ACCLIMATION CERTIFICATE. You can order this form online in our store. http://www.pettravelstore.com/store-pet-immigration-forms1.html