Sansa Pet Policy

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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. Can my pet fly in the cabin on Sansa? How much does it cost to fly a dog or cat on Sansa? What documents will I need? What are the carrier or crate requirements for Sansa? All your answers related to Sansa 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
Can my pet fly with me as checked baggage? No
Can my pet fly as manifest cargo? No

Where is Sansa based?

Sansa [IATA:RZ] is based out of Juan Santamaría International Airport in San Juan, Costa Rica.

What countries does Sansa fly to?

Sansa is a regional airline serving Costa Rica cities. It operates scheduled passenger services as part of the former TACA Regional system and was once a subsidiary of Avianca Holdings. Its main hub is Juan Santamaría International Airport.

Sansa Pet Policy – In Cabin

If your dog or cat meets the requirements listed in Sansa’s 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 flown by Sansa in the cabin

Dogs and cats under 40 kg can fly in the cabin on Sansa flights. Carriage is subject to space availability. Pets must be clean, healthy, harmless and mannerly.

Reservations

Contact 877-767-2672 or 506-2290-4100 to make reservations for your pet.

Age requirements

All pets flying on Sansa must be vaccinated for rabies, so the minimum age for transport would be 3 months. The weight of a pet and its carrier cannot exceed 40 kg.

Pet carrier requirements

Your pet’s carrier must:

Have adequate ventilation on at least three sides (domestic) or four 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)

Pet crate requirements

All crates must conform to regulations imposed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). For more information, see PET CRATE REQUIREMENTS below. Pets must remain in carriers or crates for the duration of the flight.

Forms required

Passengers flying with pets must have proof that their pet is healthy (a health certificate issued by a veterinarian is a smart thing to bring) and proof of rabies vaccination.

Fees

The cost to fly a dog or cat is $30 in each direction.

Service and emotional support dog pet policy

All service and emotional support dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge. They must be trained by an organization that specializes in service dog training to provide specific tasks for a person with a disability. Notice must be provided to the airline at least 48 hours prior to departure.

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 will not be seated in exit rows. They must be clean, mannerly and not show any signs of aggression toward other passengers or the flight crew.

Sansa Pet Policy – Checked Baggage

Sansa does not offer checked baggage services to any live animals.

Sansa Pet Policy – Air Cargo

Sansa does not offer air cargo services to any live animals.

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.

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