Expert Cargo animals transportation

Transportation of animals by system Cargo (Cargo) One of the most discussed and at the same time the most mythologized ways of delivering dogs and cats by air.
Frightening stories have been circulating around him for years that are rarely relevant to actual practice.

Actually, Cargo.- it standard, regulated and widely used transportation formatwhich is used all over the world.

Below. - without emotions and horror stories: how it works, when it is used and what is important to consider the owner of the animal.

What does Cargo mean?

Cargo means that a dog or cat is flying. escortless It's designed as a living cargo.
This is not an “emergency” or a dangerous experiment. official format of air transportationprovided for by airline rules and international standards.

The animal is transported:

• in a certified shipping container
• specially live-cargo
• controlled by airport and airline services

In what cases does Cargo apply?

Cargo bay transportation is used in two main situations:

1. The animal flies with the owner, but exceeds the permissible weight
   If the total weight of the animal with the container exceeds 8 kg, the airlines do not allow him to enter the cabin, and transportation is carried out in a special compartment.
2. Animal flying unaccompanied
   In this case, a full-fledged Cargo scheme is used with the registration of a cargo air waybill.

It's important to understand:
pet-box not carried among suitcases
live-cargo structurally separated from the regular luggage compartment

Depending on the type of aircraft, it can be located under the cockpit or be as close as possible to the passenger compartment.

Temperature and conditions of carriage

One of the main fears of the owners - Conditions of keeping animals during the flight.
In practice, it is this aspect that strictly regulated.

The temperature regime depends on the type of aircraft:

• Old generation aircraft (Tu-134, Tu-154)
  The animal compartment is practically not separated from the cabin, so the temperature is close to the passenger one.
• Modern liners (Boeing, Airbus, Tu-204)
  The live cargo compartment is equipped with:

heater

ventilation

conditioning n

Temperature maintained in range +18 to +26 °CIt is comfortable for dogs, cats and most other pets.

How to calculate the cost of transportation Cargo

When transporting an unaccompanied animal freighterThis is different from transportation in the cabin.

Basic principles of calculation:

• The cost is considered double-rate
• Taken into account:

The actual weight of the animal + container

or volumetric weight (if the container is large)

What does that mean in practice?

• If the total weight is less than the minimum threshold (usually 35 or 40 kg) - depends on the airline, Payment is still for minimum weight.
• With a large container and a small actual weight, the cost is calculated by volume-weightwhich can be 1.5-2 times higher
• The more weight and dimensions - moreover

This leads to a simple conclusion:
compact container of the correct size
Plastic instead of wood This significantly reduces the cost of delivery.

Container and interior equipment

Airlines have requirements for containers, but there are nuances inside.

Instructions often include:

• diaper

In practice, this is not always the best option.

For many animals, it is safer:

• flatten
• Do not put toys, bones and foreign objects inside

Some dogs and cats in a stressful situation may begin to chew or eat the contents of the container, which creates unnecessary risks.

How to Prepare an Animal for a Flight

Preparation - The key point of a quiet transportation.

7-10 days before departure

• pre-container
• teach the animal to go inside on its own
• Close the container for a short time in the presence of the owner

The container should not be seen as a trap, but as a trap. familiar and safe space.

The day before departure.

• moderately
• walk

On the day of departure

• feed off
• water only
• Before leaving, it is necessary to:

dogwalk

cat - Create conditions for visiting the toilet

This reduces the risk of motion sickness and discomfort in flight.

Cargo transportation of animals - this:

• non-extreme
• risk-free
• and standard world practiceWhen properly organized, it is safe and predictable.

Most of the problems are not caused by the Cargo format itself, but by:

• mishandling
• slippery
• lack of

When all the requirements are met, the animals can move safely, and the owners get a clear and controlled delivery process.

Expert contacts:

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Transportation of animals around the world

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