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 Utair? How much does it cost to fly a dog or cat on Utair? What documents will I need? What are the carrier and crate requirements for Utair? All your answers related to Utair 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? Yes
Can my pet fly as manifest cargo? Yes
Where is Utair based?
Utair [IATA:UT] is based out of Khanty-Mansiysk Airport with hubs at Surgut International Airport and Vnukovo International Airport in Russia
What countries does Utair fly to?
Utair offers service to pets to the following countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Egypt, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, Tajikistan, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan.
Utair Pet Policy – In Cabin
If your dog or cat meets the requirements listed in Utair’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 Utair in the cabin
Small dogs and cats can fly in the cabin on Utair lights. Pets must be clean, healthy, harmless and mannerly.
Reservations
Passengers flying with their pet in the cabin must contact Utair either through their website or sales offices to make reservations at least 48 hours prior to departure.
Age requirements
Pets must be a minimum of four months of age and vaccinated for rabies prior to flying with Utair in the cabin. Pets cannot be vaccinated for rabies prior to three months of age and wait for 30 days after vaccination. The minimum age can also be affected by the pet import requirements of the destination country.
Pet carrier requirements
The maximum measurements for your pet’s carrier are 55 x 40 x 20cm. The maximum weight of your pet including its carrier is 10 kg.
Your pet’s carrier must:
- Have adequate ventilation on at least 3 sides (domestic) 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)
- Must be covered with a mesh material when carrying birds
The maximum dimensions for pet carriers flown in the cabin are 55 x 40 x 20 cm. 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
Proof of rabies vaccination and a veterinary health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian within five days of travel are required. All documentation required by the destination country (tests, treatments, permits, etc.) must be available 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
Pets cannot fly in the cabin to the United Arab Emirates.
Check in
Your pet should be presented at the departure airport ticket counter in its carrier at least 2 hours prior to departure.
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.
Service dogs must be suitably marked, harnessed, leashed and muzzled. 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 and will be assigned seats toward the rear of the aircraft. They must be clean, mannerly and not show any signs of aggression toward other passengers or the flight crew.
Working dogs may fly in the cabin with their handlers with proof that their handler works for the canine unit of a federal government agency. Working dogs will be subject to the fee imposed for other dogs flying in the cabin.
All service dogs are subject to the same requirements as regular dogs when traveling internationally. All required documentation required for the destination country must be provided at check in.
Utair 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 Utair 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 Utair as checked baggage
Dogs, cats and birds can fly with Utair as checked baggage. Reptiles and fish are not permitted.
Reservations
Passengers flying with their pet as checked baggage must contact Utair either through their website or sales offices to make reservations at least 48 hours prior to departure.
Age requirements
Pets must be a minimum of four months of age and vaccinated for rabies prior to flying with Utair as checked baggage. Pets cannot be vaccinated for rabies prior to three months of age and wait for 30 days after vaccination. The minimum age can also be affected by the pet import requirements of the destination country.
Pet crate requirements
The total of your pet’s crate (length + width + height) must not exceed 50 kg. The maximum number of crates per flight depends on the aircraft serving the route. 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
Dogs and cats cannot be flown to the United Arab Emirates as checked baggage.
Forms Required
Proof of rabies vaccination and a veterinary health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian within five days of travel are required. All documentation required by the destination country (tests, treatments, permits, etc.) must be available 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
Check in
Your pet should be presented at the departure airport ticket counter in its carrier at least 2 hours prior to departure.
Utair 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 Utair as air cargo
Both domestic pets and wild animals will be flown on Utair as air cargo. Animals must be clean and non-aggressive.
Reservations
Bookings can be made at Utair’s website.
Age/Weight requirements
Pets must be a minimum of four months of age and vaccinated for rabies prior to flying with Utair as air cargo. Pets cannot be vaccinated for rabies prior to three months of age and wait for 30 days after vaccination. The minimum age can also be affected by the pet import requirements of the destination country.
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.
Forms Required
Proof of rabies vaccination and a veterinary health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian within five days of travel are required. All documentation required by the destination country (tests, treatments, permits, etc.) must be available at check in. 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 Utair cargo facility which is located on airport grounds; however, with few exceptions, not at the airport terminal.
Utair 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. Utair 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 Utair
Utair does not publish a list of restricted breeds. It is advised to contact Utair if you must fly a snub-nosed breed in the cargo hold as checked baggage or air cargo. Snub-nosed animals will need to fly in crates one size larger than normally required.
Related: Risks for snub-nosed pets flying in the cargo hold
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 Utair 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
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 Utair pet policy.
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