Whether your pet is traveling within the United States or to an international destination, we want to ensure a smooth travel experience.
International Pet Travel
Many countries have strict regulations regarding international pet travel. Remember to make arrangements in advance and:
Contact the embassy or consulate of the destination country to determine pet travel regulations.
Obtain all necessary paperwork (such as health certificates and documentation) regarding your pet’s travel.
Contact your local veterinarian to ensure your pet is in compliance with foreign health regulations.
Check with the CDC about the importation of pets into the United States.
Check with APHIS about international animal export regulations.
Keep in Mind
Additional fees and charges may apply. Terminal handling charges, customs clearance fees, veterinarian service, and/or kennel storage fees are in addition to shipping rates and will be charged to the shipper or pet owner upon arrival at destination airport. All fees and charges must be paid in full prior to the release of animal.
There are several different options available to get your pet to its final destination, including being brought into the cabin with you, checked as baggage, or being shipped.
Rest assured that your pet will be treated with the same comfort and care you have come to expect from us.
Government Regulations
Some states may require a health certificate for your pet. Your veterinarian, the U.S. Department of Agriculture at 800-545-8732, or the Department of Agriculture of the state you are traveling to may provide you with more information.
Pets as Carry On
Your pet can travel with you in the cabin for a one-way fee of $100 (to be collected at check-in). Pets permitted in the cabin include dogs, cats, and household birds. Monkeys, rabbits, pot-bellied pigs, reptiles, frogs, mice, rats, sugar gliders, and spiders are not permitted. The following restrictions apply:
Your pet must be small enough to fit comfortably in a kennel under the seat directly in front of you. Maximum carry-on kennel dimensions are determined by your flight.
Your pet must be at least 8 weeks old.
You may not carry on more than one pet.
Your pet in-cabin counts as one piece of carry-on baggage.
Exception:
Two pets of the same type may be allowed in one kennel, for example two dogs or two cats. They must be small enough to fit in one kennel provided they are compatible and must be of the same species, size and each weigh less than 20 pounds; and they must meet the requirements of acceptance. They will be charged as one pet.
Pets as Checked Baggage
While the environment your pet travels in is temperature-controlled and pressurized, air travel is likely to be a stressful experience. To ensure your pet’s comfort and safety and your peace of mind, review weather, health, and kennel requirements and restrictions for important guidelines.
Cats, dogs, household birds, guinea pigs, rabbits, and hamsters are accepted as checked baggage.
Primates, including lemurs, monkeys, orangutans, gorillas, and chimpanzees will not be permitted (excluding service animals).
All other animals, including reptiles, must be shipped as cargo.
You can transport a total of two kennels per flight. Giant-size kennels can only be shipped as cargo. Additional restrictions apply according to aircraft and class of service.
Additional Information
The one-way fee for checking your pet on all flights is $175 for travel within the United States and $200 for travel outside the United States,.
Pets as Cargo
Vision Airlines can meet the special needs of all warm-blooded animals shipped without their owner. The following are some guidelines and benefits for our customers:
All live animal shipments are required to be pre-booked prior to arrival at the origin facility.
International Pet Shipments must be booked a minimum of 3 days in advance and a maximum of 30 days in advance U.S-based Pet Shipments must be booked a minimum of 24 hours in advance and a maximum of 7 days in advance.
Only warm-blooded mammals and birds considered to be personal pets or show/exhibition animals will be accepted.
Primates, including lemurs, monkeys, orangutans, gorillas, and chimpanzees will not be permitted.
Animals must be considered non-offensive and not dangerous to passengers or baggage handlers.
Keep in Mind
Additional fees and charges may apply. Terminal handling charges, customs clearance fees, veterinarian service, and/or kennel storage fees are in addition to shipping rates and will be charged to the shipper or pet owner upon arrival at destination airport. All fees and charges must be paid in full prior to the release of animal.
While the environment your pet travels in is climate-controlled and pressurized, air travel is likely to be a stressful experience. To ensure your pet’s comfort and safety and your peace of mind, see weather, health and kennel Requirements & Restrictions for important information.
Shipping Suggestions
The following are some shipping suggestions to ensure your pet’s comfort and safety.
Familiarize your pet with the kennel to ease the stress of travel.
Keep your pet as calm as possible prior to the flight. Take along a leash and collar for walking your pet prior to departure. Do not place the leash inside the kennel.
Include identification tags with your home address and telephone number, as well as the address and phone number of the person receiving the animal at destination.
Never send your pet with a muzzle or choke collar on. Both can be dangerous when an animal is alone.
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Pet Policy
Whether your pet is traveling within the United States or to an international destination, we want to ensure a smooth travel experience.
International Pet Travel
Many countries have strict regulations regarding international pet travel. Remember to make arrangements in advance and:
Keep in Mind
Additional fees and charges may apply. Terminal handling charges, customs clearance fees, veterinarian service, and/or kennel storage fees are in addition to shipping rates and will be charged to the shipper or pet owner upon arrival at destination airport. All fees and charges must be paid in full prior to the release of animal.
There are several different options available to get your pet to its final destination, including being brought into the cabin with you, checked as baggage, or being shipped.
Rest assured that your pet will be treated with the same comfort and care you have come to expect from us.
Government Regulations
Some states may require a health certificate for your pet. Your veterinarian, the U.S. Department of Agriculture at 800-545-8732, or the Department of Agriculture of the state you are traveling to may provide you with more information.
Pets as Carry On
Your pet can travel with you in the cabin for a one-way fee of $100 (to be collected at check-in). Pets permitted in the cabin include dogs, cats, and household birds. Monkeys, rabbits, pot-bellied pigs, reptiles, frogs, mice, rats, sugar gliders, and spiders are not permitted. The following restrictions apply:
Exception:
Two pets of the same type may be allowed in one kennel, for example two dogs or two cats. They must be small enough to fit in one kennel provided they are compatible and must be of the same species, size and each weigh less than 20 pounds; and they must meet the requirements of acceptance. They will be charged as one pet.
Pets as Checked Baggage
While the environment your pet travels in is temperature-controlled and pressurized, air travel is likely to be a stressful experience. To ensure your pet’s comfort and safety and your peace of mind, review weather, health, and kennel requirements and restrictions for important guidelines.
All other animals, including reptiles, must be shipped as cargo.
You can transport a total of two kennels per flight. Giant-size kennels can only be shipped as cargo. Additional restrictions apply according to aircraft and class of service.
Additional Information
The one-way fee for checking your pet on all flights is $175 for travel within the United States and $200 for travel outside the United States,.
Pets as Cargo
Vision Airlines can meet the special needs of all warm-blooded animals shipped without their owner. The following are some guidelines and benefits for our customers:
Keep in Mind
Additional fees and charges may apply. Terminal handling charges, customs clearance fees, veterinarian service, and/or kennel storage fees are in addition to shipping rates and will be charged to the shipper or pet owner upon arrival at destination airport. All fees and charges must be paid in full prior to the release of animal.
While the environment your pet travels in is climate-controlled and pressurized, air travel is likely to be a stressful experience. To ensure your pet’s comfort and safety and your peace of mind, see weather, health and kennel Requirements & Restrictions for important information.
Shipping Suggestions
The following are some shipping suggestions to ensure your pet’s comfort and safety.