This new installment we review the informationógeneral n about cóhow can you fly with your mascot or assistance dog on commercial flights.
There are already some posts that I have published about it about cómo pets travel on planes or the trámites of being able to carry them in one stepís to another,
Every time it's más común travel with your pet, even on vacation so the airports of the world alsoén isán becoming pet friendly and seeking to generate a better experience for passengers of 4 paws, but there is a specific segmentíWhat are called assistance or companion dogs?ñía.
Time agoás, on a flight from Quito to Bogotá he touched meó a very special passenger, Her name is Millie and she is the dog in the main photo of this post, hablé with on twoñand he told meó some details about the process of traveling with an assistance dog, which is generally simple.
Traveling with an assistance dog
First we must indicate that the requirements hereí indicated are general and can change aerosolíne in airínea and país a país, so it is key to consult with your company and final destinations beforehand, to fly with a pet or assistance dog you must take into account:
- Usually, transportation of assistance dogs, rescue, service or guides have no additional cost to the purchased ticket, but it is neverá demás consult directly with the airlineíairline with which you plan to fly or already have a ticket.
- Depending on the airlineínea, notification of the transport of this type of animal from 48 until 24 hours before flight departure.
- Service or Emotional Duty Dogsán always be attached by their leash along with harnessés or equivalent.
- The dog shouldá have a credential and/or letter from máI hum an añor from its broadcastón by a doctor where the condition is specifiedóWhat does his companion deserve?ñía.
- For trips to USA should beá have the current forms of the Service Animal Transportation Departmentor and of Department of AttestationóService Animal Assistance Number.
- It is not possible to reserve seats in the emergency exit.
- b dogsúsearch and rescue dutyán count on your vest, certificate, collar, double strap and chip.
- Each passenger can bring up to one assistance dog.
- It is recommended to go to the check-in counter an hour before normal hours for verification.ónumber of dog documents.
- There is no restrictionósize nñor the dog, as long as it does not interrupt the flow of passengers. Should you comply with this:
- Free transfer in winery.
- Purchase an additional seat.
- Flight change.
- The dog shouldá be in perfect health and hygiene.
- Other requirements may apply.
It is important to take into account that there may be other requirements, including age, type and inform usón in the certificate that each aerolínea may require, so don't forget to consult the specific requirements beforehand.ícompany figures.
