Flying an old dog to UK
Nov 20th 2011, 1:57 am
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Re: Flying an old dog to UK
The other airlines may have a climate control area to some degree but nothing like Lufthansa. The animal cargo is the same pressure and temperature as the people cabin on Lufthansa. They also transport the pets in a climate controlled van from the airport to the plane, no other airline does this.
Before moving to Europe from the US I asked my cousin who works for American Airlines, she said she would never fly a pet on AA only Lufthansa. So I called another cousin who retired from one of the companies that build planes and according to her, Lufthansa is the only company that orders planes with the proper set up for pets in Cargo. So right there that answered my question.
Before moving to Europe from the US I asked my cousin who works for American Airlines, she said she would never fly a pet on AA only Lufthansa. So I called another cousin who retired from one of the companies that build planes and according to her, Lufthansa is the only company that orders planes with the proper set up for pets in Cargo. So right there that answered my question.
Nov 20th 2011, 2:19 am
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Re: Flying an old dog to UK
Just a thought, this is what I did. I flew from California to Munich, Germany, rented a vehicle and drove to Italy. I only wanted one flight for my pets.
Maybe find a flight to Germany to an airport closest to Calais France and take the tunnel across Calais to Dover and drive to Scotland. Just a thought, however that is what I would have done.
Just check with DEFRA for all time frames to make it to the border of Calais. I think you would be able to make it within the time frame of no sooner than 24 hours after treatment to less than 48 hours before arriving in the UK.
If you do it this way, make sure DEFRA is aware that you will fly from the US to Germany and drive from Germany to Calais. I think this would be ok, however always check with DEFRA, get an email from the person you spoke with.
Maybe find a flight to Germany to an airport closest to Calais France and take the tunnel across Calais to Dover and drive to Scotland. Just a thought, however that is what I would have done.
Just check with DEFRA for all time frames to make it to the border of Calais. I think you would be able to make it within the time frame of no sooner than 24 hours after treatment to less than 48 hours before arriving in the UK.
If you do it this way, make sure DEFRA is aware that you will fly from the US to Germany and drive from Germany to Calais. I think this would be ok, however always check with DEFRA, get an email from the person you spoke with.
Nov 20th 2011, 12:43 pm
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Re: Flying an old dog to UK
Check with the airlines that fly the route Doll...I'm pretty sure there are many airlines that now offer similar conditions for pets who are flying with them.
Nov 20th 2011, 12:47 pm
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Nov 20th 2011, 7:49 pm
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Re: Flying an old dog to UK
Just a few DEFRA approved routes I know of: Sea France, P&O and Euro Tunnel. I prefer the tunnel, faster and you can stay in your car with your pets. I took Sea France, you have to leave your car for the journey across and leave your pets in the car, however they were kind enough to allow me to stay with my pets.
Nov 20th 2011, 11:00 pm
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Re: Flying an old dog to UK
I would recommend Lufthansa and only Lufthansa for flying pets. They are the only airlines that have a climate control pet area in cargo. I flew my pets from the US to Germany and my pets arrived safe and happy with no stress or recovery time. Hope all works out for you and your golden for a safe trip.
