traceym

It was definitely on the news here in CA the other night, shame I don't pay attention, which leads me to think its not just Virgin.

baylily

I would find it difficult to believe that the restrictions would only apply to Virgin, or that Virgin would be the only airline complying with the regulations. Pet cargo is big money, and depending on the length of this embargo, could mean huge loss for the airlines.

Gingerert

What about if you're flying with pets OUT of the USA? I have friends returning to the UK with their two cats next month, and I'm sure they'd be interested in this.

baylily

Does not apply. According to my guy at Virgin cargo, the US has better security than the rest of the world (I denoted a hint of sarcasm).

King Gimp

Looking at the limited info - I'd say it's just affecting flights into the US.

md95065

Well, if it is presumptuous to point out to you the realities of posting messages to a public forum and the way that people will likely react to them then so be it.

My response was not directed at the substance or veracity your original post but at your reaction to some of the responses to it.

Saying "I told you so" doesn't really seem to be relevant.

meauxna

That isn't what I said. I would also find what you posted to be difficult to believe.

baylily

I don't know what my motivation woul be for posting this infomation, had I not sincerely believed this information as credible. But I also don't
think it's fair for people (more senior members of this forum
no less) to contribute nothing but nasty remarks to the thread. In any event, I have also posted the contact number for you to verify yourself, and others have also
given supporting information.

babybyrd

just spoken to a colleague who has pet transportation as part of his job and he basically said same as the link from chocolatebabez

its all been very sudden and very unclear
the airlines themselves are trying to work through the new regulations
to transport an animal you have to have had a business relationship with the airline over the last 30 days and if you previously used say AA to ship the animal you can not now change carriers and switch to say BA

babybyrd

just a thought

baylily were you sending your pet on a different flight to you? ie unaccomanied? or is he/she going to be on teh same plane as yourself?

baylily

I brought my dog over with Virgin on the same
flight that I traveled on. I am going back to the States on Tuesday, flying with Virgin and taking my dog with me. I therefore fall into the category of existing business relatioship with Virgin. The cargo rep said they are now only flying 2 dogs into the US next week.
I just can't imagine how many people are vert devastated with this seemingly very abrupt change in policy by the TSA. Also, with the new luggage restrictions as well (no cargo is to fly unaccompanied past Monday), I have to
imagine this is very wide reaching!

King Gimp

Virgin have booked our cat on based on the flight to the US - Based on us having a 'business relationship' with Virgin - We have flown with Virgin a few times previously so maybe this has swayed in our favour.

This is the official line from Virgin below.



Dear Sir,

Please be advised that it is due to the new TSA regulations that came into place on Tuesday the 9th November we are currently unable to take ANY pets bookings for pets travelling to the USA.

We understand it is frustrating for you , however we currently do not have any further information from the TSA apart from the above statement & we will inform you of any charges as soon as we have more information.

We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused but please bear with us & we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Best Regards

<snip>
Shipping Officer, Virgin Atlantic Cargo Shipping
Virgin Atlantic Cargo, Number One Cargopoint,
Bedfont Road, Stanwell, TW19 7NZ, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 844 873 8000
Ext: <snip>
Fax: +44 (0) 844 209 8306

ian-mstm

Umm... today, Thursday, is November 11. Is this supposed to be effective from November 11, or Monday? Please clarify.

Ian

baylily

From Monday the 15th.

rpjs

We're planning to move to the US and take our cat with us just before Christmas. Having seen this thread, I contacted one of the pet travel services (in this case Airpets) for a quote today and specifically asked about the impact of the new regulations and they replied