When transporting a pet by a commercial airline, it is extremely important to understand their pet policy. These policies vary between airlines. Some allow small pets to fly in the cabin and others don’t. It is important to know the answers to all your questions before making your decision to fly your pet on any commercial airline. Does Aerolíneas Argentinas allow pets on your specific route? How much does it cost to fly a dog or cat on Aerolíneas Argentinas? What documents will I need? What are the carrier or crate requirements for Aerolíneas Argentinas? All your answers related to Aerolineas Argentinas pet policy are answered below.
Note: It is important to mention that the pet policy of the airline that operates your pet’s route will preside over the policy of the airline that owns the route. This is important to note because if the operating airline changes during your trip, then you will likely need to claim and recheck your pet on the next airline. This will cause you to clear customs and enter the layover country. You will need time and extra documentation to accommodate this process during the layover unless flying domestically.
Classes of service offered to pets by commercial airlines
- In-Cabin: Pets traveling in the cabin must fly with an adult passenger and travel in an airline compliant
carrier stowed under the seat. - Checked Baggage: Pets traveling with a passenger that are not permitted in the cabin due to size or breed can be transported as checked baggage in the cargo hold.
- Air Cargo: Unaccompanied, very large pets or pets flying to countries that require that pets enter under air cargo will travel as manifest cargo in the hold.
Can my pet fly with me in the cabin? Yes (Certain Flights)
Can my pet fly with me as checked baggage? Yes
Can my pet fly as manifest cargo? Yes
Where is Aerolíneas Argentinas based?
Aerolíneas Argentinas [IATA:AR] is based out of Ministro Pistarini International Airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
What countries does Aerolíneas Argentinas fly to?
Aerolíneas Argentinas offers service to pets to the following countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Italy, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Spain, United States and Uruguay.
*Regulations for dogs flying to the United States have changed. Find new regulations to import a dog to the United States here.
Aerolíneas Argentinas Pet Policy – In Cabin
If your dog or cat meets the requirements listed in Aerolíneas Argentinas’ pet policy to fly in the cabin, it will need an airline-compliant pet carrier unless you are flying with a service dog who is trained to assist you in a task required to address a physical or medical disability.
Pets allowed flown by Aerolíneas Argentinas in the cabin
Domestic dogs and cats can fly in the cabin. Pets must be clean, healthy, harmless and mannerly.
Reservations
You can book your flight on Aerolíneas Argentinas’ website. Then book your pet’s carriage on Aerolíneas Argentinas by reaching out on WhatsApp (api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=541149404798) at least 72 hours prior to departure to make a reservation for your pet and pay the pet fee.
Age/Weight requirements
Minimum age of pets flying in the cabin is 12 weeks of age. For flights to the United States, the minimum age is 16 weeks. Note that this age will depend on the country of origin. Maximum weight for pets including their carrier who are flying in the cabin is 20 lbs. (9 kg).
Pet carrier requirements
Your pet’s carrier must:
- Have adequate ventilation on at least 3 sides (domestic US) or 4 sides (international)
- Be large enough for your pet to stand up and turn around comfortably
- Be able to accommodate your entire pet. No part of your pet can extend out of the carrier
- Be able to fit under the seat in front of you
- Have a waterproof bottom and absorbent pet pad
- Have secure fasteners (heavy duty zippers are recommended)
Exit row or bulkhead seats cannot be reserved when flying with a pet. Pets must remain in carriers for the duration of the flight.
Related: Selecting a pet carrier that is airline compliant
Forms required
All pets will need proof of current rabies vaccination and an import or export health certificate. Additionally, all required permits, tests and treatments required by the destination country must be available.
Route restrictions
Pets cannot fly in Business Class when flying internationally on Airbus 330 aircraft.
Check in
Related: How to clear airport security with a pet
Pet fee
The cost will be paid when making a reservation for your pet (see above). Rates can fluctuate whether the flight is booked during high season. Pet fees are non-refundable.
Service dog pet policy
All service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge. They must be trained by a person or organization that specializes in service dog training to provide specific tasks for a person with a disability.
Service dogs must be suitably marked, harnessed and leashed. They must fit in the space provided at their passenger’s feet without intruding on cabin operations or other passengers. They must be clean, mannerly and not show any signs of aggression toward other passengers or the flight crew.
If flights involve the United States, Department of Transportation forms must be completed and submitted at least 48 hours prior to departure. All required documentation required for the destination country must be provided at check in.
All service dogs are subject to the same requirements as regular dogs when traveling internationally.
Aerolíneas Argentinas Pet Policy – Checked Baggage
If the size of your pet is too large to fit in an airline-compliant pet carrier, or it is a pet other than a cat or dog, it will be transported as checked baggage on Aerolíneas Argentinas if it is flying with an adult passenger. This section of the cargo department has the same temperature and pressure as the passenger cabin.
Live animals are checked in by reservation employees and are checked in at the airport terminal. The airline will move your pet between aircraft in their fleet during layovers if the layover is not over about 3 hours in length.
Pets flown by Aerolíneas Argentinas as checked baggage
Dogs and cats can be flown as checked baggage when accompanied by an adult passenger.
Reservations
You can book your flight on Aerolíneas Argentinas’ website. Then book your pet’s carriage on Aerolíneas Argentinas by reaching out on WhatsApp (api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=541149404798) at least 72 hours prior to departure to make a reservation for your pet and pay the pet fee.
Age requirements
Minimum age of pets flying in the cabin is 12 weeks of age. For flights to the United States, the minimum age is 16 weeks. Note that this age will depend on the country of origin.
Pet crate requirements
All crates must conform to regulations imposed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). For more information, see PET CRATE REQUIREMENTS.
Route or aircraft restrictions
Forms Required
All pets will need proof of microchip, rabies vaccination and a current import or export health certificate. Additionally, all required permits, tests and treatments required by the destination country must be available.
Aerolíneas Argentinas Pet Policy – Air Cargo
All live animals flying as air cargo travel under an airline manifest or air waybill and are tracked throughout the entire flight. The airlines are responsible for caring for your pet during layovers as well. Unlike checked baggage, pets are generally checked in and claimed at the airline’s cargo facility. This facility is located on airport grounds; however, not the terminal. Many airlines require that an agent books the transport. If you need a licensed agent to arrange your pet’s transport, send us an email at info@pettraveltransport.com.
Pets flown by Aerolíneas Argentinas as air cargo
Dogs, cats, birds and other animals. Contact Aerolíneas Argentinas Cargo at cargas@aerolineas.com.ar to see if they will fly your pet.
Reservations
Your agent will make reservations for your pet to fly as air cargo.
Age requirements
Minimum age of pets flying in the cabin is 12 weeks of age. For flights to the United States, the minimum age is 16 weeks. Note that this age will depend on the country of origin.
Pet crate requirements
All crates must conform to regulations imposed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). For more information, see PET CRATE REQUIREMENTS.
Forms Required
A health certificate issued within ten days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and ferrets) and all forms required for your destination country.
Related: Regulations and forms required to import a pet to over 220 countries
Check in
Your pet will be checked in at the Aerolíneas Argentinas cargo facility which is located on airport grounds; however, with few exceptions, not at the airport terminal. Your agent will discuss your pet’s check in.
Pet fee
Your agent will provide the fee required to transport your pet.
Aerolíneas Argentinas Pet Crate Requirements
All pet crates must conform to regulations set by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The container must be large enough for your pet(s) to stand, turn around, and lie down. The crate must be made of fiberglass, metal, rigid plastics, weld metal mesh, solid wood or plywood. Crates made of mesh, wire, wicker, cardboard or any bendable material or foldable design will be accepted.
The crate door must have a secure, spring-loaded, all-around locking system with the pins extending beyond the horizontal extrusions above and below the door. The floor must be waterproof. The crate must not have wheels attached when checking your pet. Metal hardware should be used to fasten the top and bottom halves of your pet crate together. Aerolíneas Argentinas requires either metal or plastic threaded nuts and bolts to secure both halves of the crate. Two empty or one divided bowl must be attached to the door.
Related: Is your pet’s crate IATA-compliant?
All crates must be labeled with LIVE ANIMAL stickers and a Shipping Declaration that includes feeding and watering instructions.
All pets should be acclimated to their crates prior to travel. This may take weeks or even months to accomplish; however it is the best thing you can do for pet before flying.
Related: Acclimating your pet to its crate or carrier
Temperature Restrictions – Checked Baggage and Air Cargo
When temperatures rise above or drop under certain levels, commercial airlines will prohibit the transport of live animals in the cargo hold. These restrictions are implemented for the safety of your pet. It is important to note that the risk from high or low temperatures is not when your pet is airborne. The risks come during preflight holding, loading on the tarmac and taxiing to the take-off runway.
Pets will not be accepted as checked baggage or air cargo when actual or forecasted temperatures are above 80°F (27°C) or below 50°F (10°C) at any airport on the itinerary. For snub-nosed breeds, the range must be between 66°F and 50°F.
Cold-blooded animals are exempt from these restrictions.
Related: Why temperatures matter for pets flying in the cargo hold
Breeds Banned by Aerolíneas Argentinas
The following snub-nosed animals will not be permitted to fly in the cargo hold:
DOGS: American Bulldog, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Brussels Griffon, Bulldog, Chinese Pug, Chow Chow, Pug German, English Bulldog, Toy Spaniel Inglés, French Bulldog, Lhasa Apso, Japanese Chin, Mastiff (all types), Pekingese, Pit Bull, Pug, Shar Pei, Shih Tzu, Staffordshire Bull Terrier and Tibetan Spaniel.
CATS: Burmese, Exotics, Himalayan and Persian.
Wild birds will not be transported unless the sender, or the dispatching agent, certifies in writing on letterhead of the sender (which must accompany the air waybill) that the birds being shipped were born or raised in captivity in special farms, or birds are transported for reproduction purposes to or from a zoo, wildlife reserve.
Private Jet Charter
Another option for pet owners who do not want their pet to fly in the cargo hold is a pet-friendly private jet charter. Your pet can fly in your lap, at your feet or beside you comfortably without being confined. We can arrange flights from anywhere in the world to anywhere you need to go on your time schedule, without the crowds or commotion of a commercial airport.
Other Information
Females in heat or lactating females will not be accepted for transport. Pregnant females will be accepted if accompanied by a veterinary letter attesting that the dog or cat will not give birth during flight.
The information published here is a guideline for Aerolíneas Argentinas airline pet policy. For more airline pet policies, click the banner below.
Further Reading
How to keep your pet safe when flying in the cargo hold
Tips for airline pet travel
Requirements for a pet transiting a country by air
When do you need a pet transporter?
Routing your pet’s flight
Flying with a snub-nosed breed
More information on airline pet travel
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To the best of our ability, we ensure that recommendations given on PetTravel.com reflect the current regulations. We cannot predict how a given airline may enforce these regulations. Noncompliance may result in the need to deny your pet boarding privileges at the time of check in. We suggest that you minimize the disruptions that may occur by following Aerolíneas Argentinas pet policy.
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