Airline guide

Booking Live Animals with British Airways / IAG Cargo

British Airways and IAG Cargo handle a significant volume of live animal movements through Heathrow. HARC is one of Europe's primary animal reception centres.

About British Airways / IAG Cargo for live animals

British Airways / IAG Cargo operates out of London Heathrow (LHR) and is recognised as a Major European AVI carrier. Understanding their specific AVI policies is essential before committing to any booking.

This page covers the key considerations for live animal bookings with British Airways / IAG Cargo. It is intended for pet relocation professionals, not private individuals.

Important note

AVIBooking is an independent booking coordination service. We are not affiliated with British Airways / IAG Cargo. Policies change — always verify current requirements before booking.

Hub airport

London Heathrow (LHR)

Recognition

Major European AVI carrier

Breed restrictions

IAG Cargo applies IATA LAR breed restrictions with carrier-specific variations. Seasonal brachycephalic breed policies apply.

Heathrow Animal Reception Centre

HARC is one of Europe's busiest animal reception facilities handling tens of thousands of animals annually.

UK departure strength

British Airways is the primary carrier for live animal exports from the UK on major long-haul routes.

IAG network

IAG includes Iberia and other carriers providing connectivity beyond the BA network.

Breed policies

IAG Cargo applies specific breed restrictions. Brachycephalic breeds subject to seasonal policies.

How AVIBooking helps with British Airways / IAG Cargo bookings

AVIBooking handles live animal booking coordination with British Airways / IAG Cargo on behalf of pet relocation companies and other B2B clients. We manage the airline contact, verify breed acceptance, confirm capacity and deliver the Air Waybill.

Can you book British Airways / IAG Cargo for any animal type?

Subject to current acceptance policies, embargo status and available capacity. We verify acceptance before confirming any booking.

What information do you need to book with British Airways / IAG Cargo?

Route, animal type and breed, weight including crate, container dimensions and preferred travel dates. We handle everything from there.

Book live animals on British Airways / IAG Cargo

Contact AVIBooking and we'll handle the coordination.

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