Jet Set Paws: Navigating Pet Travel on Qatar Airways

 Is your fur baby travelling with you and you have no idea how its done. Worry not I am here to tell you how to do it like a pro. There is no doubt that you or your fur baby will not be having a problem while travelling with Qatar Airways. As we all know that they are the best airline in the world. They will  work hard to provide your feathery and furry friends with top-notch service when they travel. In compliance with international air travel standards, Qatar Airways allows domesticated dogs, cats, and birds as checked baggage, either on your journey or on a different one. lets discuss how its done so that your fur baby can also travel with you in your vacation. You have to notify them at least 48 hours before to departure if you would want to travel with your pet in order to ensure compliance with the laws of every country you will be visiting.

Important Pet Travel Records and Filing Procedure

According to travel laws, you must have your pet's paperwork ready before departing. These documents include their identification or pet passport, as well as their health certificate (signed by your physician certifying that the animal is fit for flight).You have to fill an online form to submit a request  for carriage of pets.    

Traveling with Qatar Airways with Pets and Service Animals

Your fur babies can be transported in cabin as well as checked luggage but only if they are in good health, the charges will be according to it. The best part if it is a service dogs then it will travel in the passenger cabin with a passenger with a disability on some itineraries operated by Qatar Airways. Service dogs may be checked into the airplane hold on all other routes for no additional cost. Not all nations permit the entry of service animals into the aircraft's passenger cabin. To confirm any restrictions that might apply to the nations on your route, You have to be in touch with the Airlines.

Recommendations for Pre-flight Activities and Pet Transport Containers

The transport container for your pet needs to be big enough and have enough ventilation ports. In order to prevent escape, it must also have an appropriate design and enough strength. Additionally, the number of pets that can fit in each container is limited. Warning-If they determine that the container is too tiny, Qatar Airlines has the right to refuse the shipment of any animal for the safety of your pet. Since you won't be able to see your pet during the trip, So it is advised you to provide adequate food and water for them in their travel kennel or container. The airlines can refuse the transport of any animal if the container is too small.

Before boarding the flight pets  are allowed out of their kennels to walk and stretch, they are continuously  being  observed by staff for any signs of sickness and stress, Kennels are cleaned, pets are walked and after boarding you might not able to be access your fur baby so it is advised to provide them with enough food and water so the journey can be easy for them. 

For assistance, stop by the Qatar Airways New York office.

Feeling the procedure are very typical to follow don't worry you can visit their city office and if you live in New York visit Qatar Airways New York Office to get the whole information about the travels  and be the part of the QA family. Happy travels!