| SHIPPING INFO: CONTINENTAL AIRLINES: COUNTER TO COUNTER Prices continue to raise, my last pup shipped was $194.00 and my baby was a TOY! So check around for the best service and price! Ship Continental QikPak counter to counter.. temp and pressure
controlled, not left on plane or a truck on runway, etc..
number is 800 575 3335
Shipping Your Pet Whether you are buying a new puppy, taking a vacation with your pet or moving across country you may be faced with the issue of shipping live cargo through the airlines. Here is some "need to know" information to help your puppy have a successful trip. Requirements to Ship
- Animals must be at least 8 weeks of age.
- Shipping kennel or cage must meet standards for size, ventilation, strength and design. Animals must have enough room to stand up and turn around. Kennels must be equipped with one food and water cup. Kennels must be marked with shipper's name, address and phone number and pick-up person's name, address and phone number (if different from shipper), Live Animal Stickers should be applied to the kennel and the last time fed and watered indicated. Place newspaper or absorbent material on the bottom of the crate.
- Animal may not be exposed to temperatures of less than 45 degrees Fahrenheit unless there is an acclimation statement by a Veterinarian.
- Health Certificate must be issued by a licensed Veterinarian and be no more than 10 days old.
- Animals may not be brought to the airline more than 4 hours before a flight.
- Animals less than 16 weeks of age must be offered food and water if transit is more than 12 hours. Older animals must have food at least every 24 hours and water at least every 12 hours.
- Animals over 16 weeks must have rabies shots current.
Things to Consider - If shipping international (including Hawaii) check the quarantine laws.
- Do not give your pet solid food in the six hours before the flight.
- Do not give your pet sedation without your veterinarians approval.
- Try to schedule a non-stop flight and avoid heavy travel times.
- If you are flying with your pet, be sure to tell the flight attendant or pilot.
- Place a familiar blanket, or your pets favorite toy in the kennel.
Airlines that Ship Pets - Alaskan Airlines
www2.alaskaair.com/cargo/AS_QX_SpecialHandling.asp#Animals
Alaska Airlines Cargo Customer Service Center at 1-800-225-2752 or Horizon Air GoldStreak Customer Service Center at 1-800-547-7660. - Aloha Air
www.alohaairlines.com/cargo.htm
Customer Service Center at 1 (888) 94ALOHA - Air Canada
www.aircanada.ca/cargo/service-guide/animals.html
Contact Information at www.aircanada.ca/cargo/nageninquiries.html - American Airlines
www.aa.com
Click on "Program and Services",
Use Drop Down Menu to select "Cargo"
Click on "Shipping Live Animals". - Continental Airlines
www.continental.com/dash/build_dash.asp?service_12
PetPass Program involves a few simple but important steps: - Complete and submit the Known Shipper form (PDF:134KB) to receive a PetPass number.
- If you have flown on Continental with your pet before, complete the Known Shipper form and fax (1-713-324-1175) it to us at least three days prior to departure
- If you’ve never flown on Continental with your pet before, complete the Known Shipper form and fax (1-713-324-1175) it to us at least 10 days prior to departure.
- After your completed application is received, a Live Animal Specialist will contact you with your PetPass number and complete your pet booking. Live animals will not be accepted without your PetPass number, please retain your number for all future live animal bookings.
- Have your PetPass account and booking confirmation number ready when you present your live animal for transportation. Continental cannot accept a live animal shipment from a walk-up customer without a valid PetPass number.
- Delta Pet First
www.delta.com/travel/trav_serv/pet_travel/index.jsp
If you have questions about shipping your pet as air cargo or you want to book a flight, please contact a Delta Air Logistics professional at 800-DL-CARGO (800-352-2746). - Northwest Airlines
http://www.nwa.com/services/shipping/cargo/products/ppet.shtml
1-800-NWCARGO (1-800-692-2746) When your pet is traveling unaccompanied. - Singapore Airlines
www.singaporeair.com
The carriage of pets in the aircraft cabin is not permitted. Pets may, however travel in the air-conditioned cargo hold of the aircraft as long as they are placed in a suitable container and have the proper health, vaccination documentations and entry permits as required by the countries of entry and/or transit. Please ensure that these documents are in order. Advance arrangements for pets are required. - United Airlines
www.ual.com/site/primary/0,10017,1047,00.html
United Cargo at 800-UA-CARGO Organizations that Ship Pets Importing and Exporting Live Animals |
