Travel by Air --- Kennel Selection

By www.petwelcom.com

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In selecting a kennel, you must first determine the proper size. Your pet's size is determined by the following:

Length: from nose to root of tail
Width: length across shoulders
Height: (in standing position with head erect) from ground to highest point

It is important that your pet can stand, sit, turn around, and lie down comfortably throughout the flight.


By Air Canada
http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelinfo/airport/baggage/pets.html#r1s0

Choosing the right kennel

You can now purchase an Air Canada-approved kennel online delivered to your doorstep so that your pet may travel in safety and comfort. It's fast and convenient! Purchase must be made at least 72 hours prior to travel. Air Canada-approved kennels are now available from North America, The United Kingdom, and Germany.

All pet carriers must meet all of the following conditions or they will not be accepted for travel:

• Only hard-sided kennels are accepted as checked baggage. The majority of carriers are made of hard plastic with holes for ventilation. No part of the animal is allowed to protrude from the carrier. As a result, wire carriers are not permitted. All carriers must be secure and leakproof. Collapsible kennels are not accepted.
• International regulations state that the pet carrier must be big enough to allow the animal to stand, turn around and lie down comfortably. If the pet carrier does not allow the animal to do this, Air Canada must refuse transport. Whether your pet is a Chihuahua or a Labrador, there's a pet carrier to match.
• Animals over 31 lbs (14 kg) must have their own separate kennel. A maximum of 2 dogs not weighing more than 31 lbs (14 kg) each may travel together in same kennel.
• Any wheels must be removed from pet carriers prior to check-in.

By UNITED AIRLNE
Kennel requirements
Each kennel must:

• Contain only one of the following combinations:
  • 1 dog or cat
  • 2 puppies or kittens (minimum 8 weeks old/maximum 6 months old)
  • 2 household birds (canaries/finches/parakeets only)
  • 2 rabbits/hamsters or guinea pigs
• Display "LIVE ANIMAL" labels with letters at least one inch high; labels must appear on top and on at least one side (labels are available at check-in)
• Certify with a signature the last time (within four hours before bringing your pet to the airport) that your pet was offered food and water
• Indicate your name and address
• Indicate the top with arrows or "This End Up" marking (labels available at check-in)
• Include food and water dishes (both empty) secured inside the kennel and accessible from outside
• Contain absorbent material or bedding, such as newspaper
• Show a food and water schedule

Kennel checklist

• Kennel construction meets acceptable requirements (no wheels, no wire kennels, no collapsible kennels, leakproof bottom and absorbent material)
• One-inch spacer bar around the kennel
• Hardware (bolts/screws) complete and assembled
• Door lockable and secure
• Kennel size allows freedom of movement for pet to stand, lie down and turn around freely
• Ventilation standards: domestic three sides, international four sides (includes door)
• Health certificate
• Correct labeling (live animal and directional up arrows)
• Water/feed dishes (two dishes or divided dish)
• Feeding and watering certification completed

Kennel types
On all travel, United will only accept kennels secured with nuts and bolts. Kennels secured via other methods, such as twist locks or snap locks, are not acceptable.

Acceptable

Not acceptable

Not acceptable

Nuts/bolts	Twist lock	Snap lock