Cat embargo
Jun 12th 2008 | 11:05 pm
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Cat embargo
Hi
I just called Air Canada to change our flights back 3 days to facilitate the sale of our house and the lady kindly informed me that there is an embargo from June 10 to August on taking cats so it would not be possible. They will however honour our previous booking which came in before the embargo!!
Does anyone know any more
Colin
I just called Air Canada to change our flights back 3 days to facilitate the sale of our house and the lady kindly informed me that there is an embargo from June 10 to August on taking cats so it would not be possible. They will however honour our previous booking which came in before the embargo!!
Does anyone know any more
Colin
Jun 12th 2008 | 11:41 pm
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Re: Cat embargo
It's probably a heat thing - most airlines refuse to carry pets during the hottest months of the summer because the hold is not air conditioned.
Jun 12th 2008 | 11:50 pm
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Re: Cat embargo
I just looked at their web page:
http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelin...gage/pets.html
Annual holiday blackout dates
Due to increased passenger and cargo loads, Air Canada is not able to transport pets:
From December 18 to January 7 (either as checked baggage or cargo).
From June 20 to September 10 (as checked baggage).
Clients wishing to travel with pets must book flights that fall outside this embargo period.
The heat thing will be a major factor but also the fact that it is peak time and the flights will be full. They also have an embargo on over the Christmas period too for that same reason.
http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelin...gage/pets.html
Annual holiday blackout dates
Due to increased passenger and cargo loads, Air Canada is not able to transport pets:
From December 18 to January 7 (either as checked baggage or cargo).
From June 20 to September 10 (as checked baggage).
Clients wishing to travel with pets must book flights that fall outside this embargo period.
The heat thing will be a major factor but also the fact that it is peak time and the flights will be full. They also have an embargo on over the Christmas period too for that same reason.
Jun 13th 2008 | 12:05 am
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Re: Cat embargo
Not surprising considering the amount of extra luggage they have to carry during those periods that they don't want to take the risks with animals.
Jun 13th 2008 | 12:14 am
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Re: Cat embargo
I just looked at their web page:
http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelin...gage/pets.html
Annual holiday blackout dates
Due to increased passenger and cargo loads, Air Canada is not able to transport pets:
From December 18 to January 7 (either as checked baggage or cargo).
From June 20 to September 10 (as checked baggage).
Clients wishing to travel with pets must book flights that fall outside this embargo period.
The heat thing will be a major factor but also the fact that it is peak time and the flights will be full. They also have an embargo on over the Christmas period too for that same reason.
http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelin...gage/pets.html
Annual holiday blackout dates
Due to increased passenger and cargo loads, Air Canada is not able to transport pets:
From December 18 to January 7 (either as checked baggage or cargo).
From June 20 to September 10 (as checked baggage).
Clients wishing to travel with pets must book flights that fall outside this embargo period.
The heat thing will be a major factor but also the fact that it is peak time and the flights will be full. They also have an embargo on over the Christmas period too for that same reason.
Worried if there is no air conditioning - there must be some king of climate control
Please explain !
Rob
Jun 13th 2008 | 1:40 am
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Re: Cat embargo
Seriously - our two cats came over on a flight during August and were none the worse for it. The airlines have plenty of experience with pet transport so don't worry.
Jun 13th 2008 | 1:48 am
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Jun 13th 2008 | 4:29 am
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Re: Cat embargo
are there any airlines that allow you to purchase a seat for your cat so they can travel with you? (in it's cage)
Jun 13th 2008 | 4:31 am
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Jun 13th 2008 | 4:48 am
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Re: Cat embargo
Well they are honouring bookings made before the embargo which is great. Im sure the cat will be fine.
Jun 13th 2008 | 5:37 am
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Re: Cat embargo
I hope not. OH is majorly allergic to cats...being trapped in a tin can with cat hair being blown around would make a long flight freaking miserable for him, and many others.
