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Airline Selection for Live Animal Shipments

Not all airlines accept all animals on all routes. We identify the right carrier for every shipment considering breed restrictions, transit conditions, welfare standards and capacity.

Why airline selection matters for live animals

Choosing the wrong airline creates real problems from last-minute rejections to poor welfare conditions during transit. Every airline has different policies and not all are publicly documented.

What varies by airline

  • Breed acceptance lists — particularly for brachycephalic and restricted breeds
  • Maximum temperatures at origin, transit and destination airports
  • Animal lounge and handling facilities at hub airports
  • Embargo periods — seasonal or permanent on specific routes
  • Container size and construction requirements
  • Advance booking requirements

Our selection criteria

We evaluate every available carrier against the specific requirements of your shipment before presenting you with the best available option.

Key carriers we work with

Emirates SkyCargo

Voted best for Asia/Oceania and Middle East/Africa by IPATA members. Dubai hub offers exceptional connectivity for long-haul movements.

Lufthansa Cargo

Voted best European airline by IPATA members. Frankfurt Animal Lounge provides 24/7 qualified animal keeper coverage.

Qatar Airways Cargo

Strong Middle East hub with wide connectivity to Europe, Asia and Australia.

Singapore Airlines Cargo

Key carrier for Asia-Pacific routes with excellent onward connectivity.

British Airways / IAG

Primary UK departure carrier. Heathrow HARC handles high volumes of international pet movements.

Cathay Cargo

Asia's first IATA CEIV Live Animals certified airline. Strong for Asia-Europe via Hong Kong.

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