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 Tarom? How much does it cost to fly a dog or cat on Tarom? What documents will I need? What are the carrier or crate requirements for Tarom? All your answers related to Tarom 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 Tarom based?
Tarom [IATA:RO] is based out of Henri Coandă International Airport in Bucharest, Romania. Most layovers within Tarom’s network will occur in this airport.
What countries does Tarom fly to?
Tarom offers service to pets to the following countries: Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Moldova, Netherlands, Romania, Serbia, Spain and Turkey.
Tarom Pet Policy – In Cabin
If your dog or cat meets the requirements listed in Tarom’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 Tarom in the cabin
Small dogs and cats can fly in the cabin on Tarom. Pets must be clean, healthy, harmless and mannerly. Pets must not be sedated or pregnant. Pets cannot fly with unaccompanied minors, passengers traveling with a child under two years of age or passengers in wheelchairs.
Reservations
Reservations for your pet must be made and confirmed in advance. Contact rezervari@tarom.ro or (004) 0371 529 000 to make reservations.
Age requirements
All pets flying in the cabin must be at least 12 weeks of age; however, the age requirement may change depending on pet import requirements of the destination country. The maximum weight of your pet including its carrier is 17 lbs. (8 kg). Any pets not conforming to this weight requirement must fly as checked baggage.
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)
Carriers can be hard-or soft-sided; however, a soft-sided carrier is mandatory in all ATR-type aircraft. The maximum dimensions for pet carriers flown in the cabin are 16.5″L x 10.2″W x 7.9″H (42 x 26 x 20 cm). One pet per carrier is permitted except in cases where 2 small pets known to each other who have ample room and do not exceed weight requirements can fly in one carrier.
Exit row or bulkhead seats cannot be reserved when flying with a pet. Pets must remain in their carriers for the duration of the flight.
Related: Selecting a pet carrier that is airline compliant
Forms required
All permits, licenses, test results as well as rabies and health certificates (or EU Pet Passports) must be presented at check in. A service confirmation form must be completed and submitted at check in.
The passenger assumes full responsibility and expense for complying with applicable laws, customs and/or other governmental regulations, requirements, or restrictions of the country, state or territory to and from which your pet is being transported. Upon arrival, health certificates, import permits, and other papers may be required by local authorities depending upon the route on which your pet is traveling.
Related: Regulations and forms required to import a pet to over 220 countries
Route restrictions
A maximum of two carriers are permitted in ATR 72 aircraft. Three carriers are permitted in B737 series and Airbus A318 aircraft.
Check in
Your pet should be presented at the departure airport ticket counter in its carrier at least 30 minutes before normal check in times.
Related: How to clear airport security with a pet
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. Notice must be provided to the airline at least 48 hours prior to departure. The breed, dimensions, weight of the dog and the service provided must be available at booking. One service dog is accepted per disabled passenger. Passengers flying with a dog under normal in-cabin regulations cannot fly with a service dog.
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.
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.
Tarom Pet Policy – Checked Baggage
If the size of your pet is too large to fit in an airline-compliant pet carrier, it will be transported as checked baggage on Tarom 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 Tarom as checked baggage
Reservations
Reservations for your pet must be made and confirmed in advance. Contact rezervari@tarom.ro or (004) 0371 529 000 to make reservations.
Age/Weight requirements
All pets flying as checked baggage must be at least 12 weeks of age; however, the age requirement may change depending on pet import requirements of the destination country. The maximum weight of your pet and its crate is 165 lbs. (75 kg).
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.
Route or aircraft restrictions
Pets are not permitted in the cargo hold of Airbus A318 aircraft.
Forms Required
The passenger assumes full responsibility and expense for complying with applicable laws, customs and/or other governmental regulations, requirements, or restrictions of the country, state or territory to and from which your pet is being transported. Upon arrival, health certificates, import permits, and other papers may be required by local authorities depending upon the route on which your pet is traveling.
Related: Regulations and forms required to import a pet to over 220 countries
Check in
Your pet should be presented at the departure airport ticket counter in its carrier at least 30 minutes before normal check in times.
Tarom 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 Tarom as air cargo
Dogs and cats can fly on Tarom as air cargo. Pets must not be sedated or pregnant.
Reservations
Your reservations must be made along with your reservations within 48 hours of departure. You can also contact the Call Center and make a reservation within 24 hours of departure.
Age requirements
The minimum age requirement to fly on Tarom is 12 weeks; however, this age will depend on pet import requirements of the destination country.
Pet crate requirements
Maximum number pets per passenger flying in ATR 72 aircraft is one. Maximum carrier size is 71 x 50 x 51 cm. Two pets per passenger flying in Boeing series aircraft is permitted for small or medium crates. Maximum carrier size is 122 x 82 x 84 cm. A maximum of three pets less than 6 months of age from the same litter and not weighing more than 17 lbs. (8 kg) each may fly in the same crate. No leashes or muzzles must accompany your pet in its crate.
Dogs over 40 kg in weight (not including crate) must fly in reinforced wooden crates. All crates must conform to regulations imposed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). For more information, see PET CRATE REQUIREMENTS below.
Forms Required
All permits, licenses, test results as well as rabies and health certificates (or EU Pet Passports) must be presented at check in. A Conditions of Carriage form must be completed.
A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and ferrets) and all forms required for your destination country. For those pets protected by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), those permits must also be available.
The passenger assumes full responsibility and expense for complying with applicable laws, customs and/or other governmental regulations, requirements, or restrictions of the country, state or territory to and from which your pet is being transported. Upon arrival, health certificates, import permits, and other papers may be required by local authorities depending upon the route on which your pet is traveling.
Related: Regulations and forms required to import a pet to over 220 countries
Check in
Your pet will be checked in at the Tarom cargo facility which is located on airport grounds; however, with few exceptions, not at the airport terminal.
Pet fee
The cost to transport a pet as air cargo on Tarom is based on your pet’s weight, its carrier dimensions and your route.
Tarom 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.
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. Tarom requires either metal or plastic nuts and bolts threaded with metal inserts to secure both halves of the crate.
All crates must be labeled with LIVE ANIMAL stickers and a Shipping Declaration that includes feeding and watering instructions. All food and water should be provided.
Related: Is your pet’s crate IATA-compliant?
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 your 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 85°F (29.4°C) or below 45°F (7.2°C) at any airport on the itinerary. Pets may be accepted at temperatures below 45°F with an acclimation certificate, however, no pet will be transported at temperatures lower than 20°F (-6.6°C).
Note that the temperature restrictions for summer travel are lower for brachycephalic (snub-nosed) pets.
Cold-blooded animals are exempt from these restrictions.
Related: Why temperatures matter for pets flying in the cargo hold
Breeds Banned by Tarom
Tarom has classified the following breeds as brachycephalic and will not transport them:
DOGS: American Bulldog, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Brussels Griffin, Bulldog, Chinese Pug, Chow Chow, Dutch Pug, English Bulldog, English Toy Spaniel, Pekingese, English Bulldog, French Bulldog, Lhasa Apso, Japanese Boxer, Japanese Spaniel (Chin), Mastiff (all breeds), Pitbull, Pug, Shar Pei, Shih Tzu and Tibetan Spaniel.
CATS: Burmese, Himalayan, Persian
Related: Risks for snub-nosed pets flying in the cargo hold
The following breeds have been classified by Tarom as dangerous and may only be transported as air cargo:
Pit Bull, Boerbull, Bandog, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Tosa, Rottweiler, Dogo, Argentino/Argentinian Mastiff, Mastino Napolitane, Fila Brasiliero, Mastiff, Caucasian Shepherd and Cane Corso.
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
The information published here is a guideline for Tarom pet policy. For more pet friendly 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 Tarom pet policy.
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