Though rules vary from airline to airline, your dog can typically only fly in the cabin a.k.a. as a carry-on if they are small enough to fit in a carrier under the seat in front of you. Any larger than that, and your pup will have to travel in the cargo hold, with the luggage and freight.
How Much Does It Cost To Fly A Dog In South Africa
The weight of the animal and the cargo together must not exceed 20kg and costs R350 . Weight in excess is allowed up to 32kg but is charged with an extra R250 .
How do I fly my dog in South Africa?
Domestic Travel within South Africa
Your pet’s original vaccination and rabies certificate must be present at the time of pet check-in. Excess charge of ZAR 300 inclusive of VAT is payable, irrespective of class of travel. Check-in is 90 minutes prior to departure as a minimum to allow for sufficient handling time.
Which South African airlines allow pets?
Fly domestic and international – South African Airways
SAA only allows service dogs to be carried in the cabin. Service dogs fly free of charge. Animals must be carried as ‘manifested cargo’ in accordance with the IATA Live Animals. The cargo section of SAA deals with bookings for your pets.
Can dogs fly in cabin to South Africa?
Dogs and cats can only enter South Africa as manifest cargo (with an airway bill). Pet owners can’t bring their pets to South Africa as excess luggage or in cabin. Dogs that need to be quarantined can only enter South Africa through OR Tambo (Johannesburg) or Cape Town international airports.
What are the requirements to travel with a dog?
Dogs that have not been in a high-risk country in the past 6 months are not required by CDC to present a rabies vaccination certificate or a CDC Dog Import Permit and can enter the United States at any port of entry, but must be healthy upon arrival and vaccination against rabies is recommended.
Is it safe for dogs to fly in cargo?
The USDA has since removed public animal welfare documents from its website. Undeniably, cargo is the more dangerous option for pet travel. The safest way for any animal to fly is in the cabin as carry-on luggage, provided that’s an option