Lan Ecuador Airline Pet Policy
IN CABIN TRAVEL: FLY WITH A SMALL DOG OR CAT
Lan Ecuador Airlines does allow pets to travel in the cabin of the aircraft.
Puppies and kittens must be at least 8 weeks of age. Maximum weight is 15
pounds. The service is available on domestic and international flights, on Airbus 319, 320 and Dash planes.
CHECKED BAGGAGE OR CARGO TRAVEL: FLY WITH A LARGER DOG OR
CAT OR OTHER ANIMAL
If your pet flying Lan Ecuador Airlines, if it is an animal other than a dog or cat, or if it
is a very long flight, Lan Ecuador Airlines may transport your pet in the cargo section of the aircraft according to its regulations.
This section of the cargo department has the same temperature and pressure as the passenger cabin.
TIP: Be sure to tell the Captain of the aircraft that your pet is
flying in the cargo hold so that they can be sure to keep the temperature at the proper level. Find more tips
on airline pet travel in 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 IATA compliant.
Learn more about IATA compliant
pet crates. We also suggest that you consider
crate hardware for your pet's crate
as LAN will require it on their codesharing flights with American. Once you receive your crate, you will need to acclimate your dog or cat to it before traveling. Our guide for preparing
your pet and its crate for travel is helpful, especially for first time pet
travelers. Download Preparing Your Pet and Its Crate for Travel.
Lan Airlines will not transport pets between New York and Toronto
between the months of December 15 and March 15 due to the cold
temperatures. Additionally, Lan will not transport brachycephalic (snub
nosed) breeds in the cargo department.
Breed Restrictions: LAN will not transport the following bracycephalic breeds of dogs: Affenpinscher, American Stafford Terrier, Boston Terrier, Boxer (All Breeds), Bulldog, Cane Corso, Dogue de Bordeaux, English Toy Spaniel, Japanese Chin, Lhasa Apso, Mastin (All Breeds), Pekinese, Pit Bull, Presa Canario, Pug (All Breeds), Shar Pei, Shis Tzu and Tibetian Spaniel.
The following breeds of cats are not permitted: Burmese, Himalayan, Persian and Exotic Shorthair.
HEALTH CERTIFICATE
Many airlines require a health certificate
indicating that the pet is healthy enough for travel, is free of diseases communicable
to humans and has been properly vaccinated, especially when traveling in the
cargo section of the aircraft. A Health Certificate completed by your
veterinarian within 10 days of travel is required by Lan Ecuador Airlines when your pet is
traveling as manifest cargo.
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
If you are traveling to another country, Lan Ecuador Airlines 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. In addition, some countries require an Import Permit. Find
pet passport forms and instructions
in the Pet Travel Store.
HOT AND COLD WEATHER RESTRICTIONS
When runway temperatures are above 84F (29C) degrees at the departure
airport, Lan Ecuador Airlines may refuse to board your pet as cargo
or checked baggage. When the weather is very
cold with a runway temperature below 45F (7C) degrees at the time of
departure, Lan Ecuador Airlines may require what is called an
Acclimation Certificate. Learn more about the pet travel airline temperature restrictions.
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