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If you need any free help or advice on shipping your pet, feel free to call us on 01206 330332. You can also find out how much it would cost by clicking the button below and getting a free no obligation quote.
The Gatwick animal reception centre is a brilliant facility where pets are only ever handled by ‘animal people’ and luckily BA use this for all pet shipments. At Heathrow, the pets are delivered directly to the BA Cargo facility where they are held in their own animal room in the cargo warehouse before being taken directly to the aircraft by British Airways staff.
British airways will not carry Bulldogs of any type, Pugs or Pekingese, but do carry most other breeds. Bullmastiffs, Boxers, Boston Terriers, Shih Tzus and other breeds with flatter faces must travel in a kennel 10% larger than would be normal for their size to increase ventilation. They will carry cats like Persians, Himalayans and Exotics using these bigger crate rulings. Fetchapet travel crates are generous anyway, so these restrictions don’t really affect us.
BA will only tranship onto an onwards flight in certain Caribbean destinations, so we only normally use them for direct flights.
Yes. British Airways are one of the most popular pet friendly airlines in the UK. BA will ship most breeds of cats and dogs, apart from bulldogs of any type, pugs or pekingese. To find out if your pet can be shipped with BA call 01206 330332 now for free advice.
No. British Airways does not allow emotional support animals in the passenger cabin. Emotional support animals are only allowed to be transported as cargo on British Airways flights.
No. British Airways does not allow pets in the cabin. Pets are only allowed to be transported as cargo on BA flights.
The price of flying a dog with British Airways is determined by the size of the dog and destination youre shipping to. Because of this, prices range between £800 – £3500. To find out exactly how much it would cost to transport your dog with British Airways fill out our online quotation form by clicking here.
The cost of flying a cat with British Airways ranges between £850 – £1185, depending on the location youre shipping the cat to and the size of your cat. To find out exactly how much it would cost to ship your cat with British Airways, enter the details of your cat into our online quotation form. Click here to get a quote.
Yes, pets can usually be flown in the same aeroplane as you when you use British Airways. We advise you book a flight for your pet before booking your own, as its easier and cheaper to make changes to your pets booking than it is yours. And when you use Fetchapet, we allow you to reschedule your pets flight for free, and only charge a small administration fee for multiple changes.
Thinking of flying your dog with British Airways? We’re here to help! Either call our team now for free advice or click the button below for a free quote.
Need to fly your cat with British Airways? Our expert team are here to assist. Call us now on 01206 330332 or click the button below to get started today.
Moving a pet to the USA
Compared to Australia and New Zealand, most pet regulations around the world are generally less strict (hooray). If you want to bring your pet to America, here’s what you need to know.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) require that all animals be ‘healthy’ before they enter the US. Most animals need vaccinating against rabies before they travel to America, but the CDC actually have some fairly relaxed rules when it comes to dogs.
If your mutt is coming from a ‘rabies free’ country and it has lived there for at least six months, it doesn’t need a valid rabies vaccination certificate. You just need to get a certificate signed by a vet confirming that your pet’s home country has been rabies free for at least half a year prior to travel. The list of nations that the CDC considers to be ‘rabies-free’ is generously long, and you can read it on the CDC website. Microchips and rabies blood tests are also not required. Unsurprisingly, things are even easier for cats; it doesn’t matter where they’re from, they don’t need a valid rabies vaccine.
However, we should mention that all pets are subject to thorough inspections upon arrival in the States, and they might be turned away if they bear any evidence of disease. So, if you want to be cautious we recommend giving your pet all the treatments before it travels.
Quarantine is generally avoided by most pets coming into the States – except birds. They need to spend a minimum of 30 days in quarantine after they have arrived.
If you’ve got a furry friend (i.e. a pet) that needs taking abroad, the world of international pet relocation can seem pretty muddling.
That’s why we’ve partnered with Starwood, who are experts in the field. With their global door-to-door service and almost forty years of experience, Starwood will take genuinely good care of your pet. Simply fill in this quick form and receive a free quote today.
Quarantine
Some countries, such as Australia and Malaysia, require pets to be placed into quarantine upon arrival for varying lengths of stay. The quarantine will need to be booked ahead of time and can also be very costly.
Example cost:
For example, pets will be required to board at the Quarantine facility in Melbourne upon arrival into Australia for a minimum 10-day period. Fees are outlined on the Department of Agriculture website and will vary, however, you can expect to pay approximately $2,000 for one dog. There can be additional fees if your pet requires veterinary treatments or an extended stay.