Travelling on a plane can be just as stressful for your cat or dog as it can be for you. However, most pets who love to travel in the car cope well with flying. Of course, that means if your pet hates car rides or confined spaces, then it may be worth arranging to purchase the crate a month or so in advance to get them used to it.

There are two ways to organise your pet onto a flight:

1. DIY: book direct with airlines and arrange all airport transfers yourself. Regulations vary with different airlines.
2. Use a pet travel agent: book in with the experts – they receive airline industry rates so are competitive and take the stress out of moving.

DIY

This is important and you must speak to your particular airline about specific requirements. Make sure you know the answers to:

• Where to drop your pet off.
• When to drop your pet off – normally at least 90 minutes prior to departure.
• How much you need to pay and payment options.
• Do you need to supply anything for the crate?
• Ensure you have all your contact numbers to give to the airlines.
• Ensure you find out exactly where to collect your pet at destination.

Pet travel agent

There are a number of companies that can help organise your pet.

In Australia you might try:

• Animal Transport
• Jetpets
• Animal Travel

In New Zealand give any of these a call:

• Kritta Krates
• KatznK9s
• Air Care Pet Services