It may happen that it became necessary to transport the cat by plane. To do this, you need to draw up some documents and follow certain procedures. At first glance, it may seem difficult, but in fact, many people are constantly transporting their pets.
It is necessary
a veterinary passport for a cat with affixed vaccinations, a carrier bag, a paid reservation for a cat
Instructions
Step 1
Preparation of documents for the cat. Much depends on whether you are flying domestically or traveling abroad. In the first case, you will need a veterinary passport with notes that the cat has received all the necessary vaccinations, as well as a certificate in form No. 1 that the cat can be transported. Go to the veterinary clinic, where you will be issued a passport for the cat. The certificate in the form No. 1 is issued at the airport.
Step 2
If the flight is international, then in addition to the listed documents, you will need an international certificate, which will need to be registered when passing through customs border control. Take care in advance about the value of the cat in relation to its breed. If the cat has no breeding value, still issue such a certificate.
Step 3
On international flights, cat documents are also required, which are required by the host country. They differ for all states, so this point needs to be clarified before departure. Generally, all countries require rabies vaccination.
Step 4
Ticket issuance. When booking your ticket, tell the operator that you are traveling with a cat. A ticket will be issued for it as for baggage. Prices on different airlines can vary significantly. Somewhere the cost of transportation is calculated based on the weight of the animal, in other companies the price is fixed.
Step 5
A cat can be transported in two ways: in a transport bag in the passenger compartment or in the luggage compartment. There are special luggage compartments for animals, they are heated, during the flight, the animal can be visited. In the passenger compartment, a cat is allowed to be transported only in a carrier bag, the total dimensions of which, according to the requirements of most carriers, should not exceed 115 cm, the weight of the cat must be less than 8 kg. Of course, it's best to carry your cat in the cabin of the plane, not in the hold. This way your pet will experience less stress. Remember that some companies do not allow animals to be transported in the cabin at all.
Step 6
Carrying bag for a cat. Most companies require the carriage to be roomy enough for the cat to turn 360 degrees there. The bottom must be covered with an absorbent material. A sufficient amount of air must be supplied to the carriage. It is best to cover the carrier with a cloth during all procedures, because if the cat sees flickering, it will start to get nervous and worried.
Step 7
At the airport, you will need to go to the veterinary control point, it is there that they give an entry permit, made in accordance with Form No. 1. If there are free seats on the plane, you can ask at check-in to leave one free space next to you in order to put the carrier with the cat there. According to the rules, the bag should be at your feet or under the seat in front of the passenger sitting. But when the carrier is next to you or in your lap, the cat is much less worried.
