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Gulf Air

In Cargo: Dogs, Cats Pet Shipping: yes Microchip: yes Health Certificate: yes Vaccinations: Rabies Airline Pet Policy Link
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Gulf Air Pet Policy Summary

  • Gulf Air is a member of the International Pet and Animal Transportation Association (IPATA), providing specialized pet cargo services.
  • All pets are transported as cargo and can be tracked online 24/7.
  • Pets traveling from Bahrain to the EU are exempt from the six-month quarantine if they are microchipped and have rabies vaccination.
  • Pets transport must comply with IATA Live Animals Regulations and Gulf Air’s guidelines.
  • Signs of illness or advanced stages of pregnancy in pets are not permitted.
  • Carriers should be clean, leak-proof, and escape-proof, and include a 'Live Animals' label with clear handling instructions.
  • Additional items, like food, are included in the cargo’s chargeable weight.
  • Space for pets must be reserved and confirmed on all flights, with necessary documents such as an import permit, health certificates, and a Shipper's Certification for Live Animals.
  • Live animals cannot be transported with other goods unless the entire shipment is live animals.
  • Only accepts live animals as cargo under a master airway bill. Non-compliant shipments will be rejected.
  • For more information, visit Gulf Air's cargo page.
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Health Requirements

Microchip: yes

Health Certificate: yes

Vaccinations: Rabies

Restrictions

Brachycephalic Breeds: Pugs, Bulldogs, Persians

Dangerous Breeds:

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Service Animals:

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Carrier Details

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In Cargo Carrier Details

Falcon Cargo provides dedicated cargo services from Bahrain International Airport, covering the Gulf, Middle East, Europe, Indian Subcontinent, and Far East regions.

  • Priority uplift and confirmed allocation on required flights.
  • Courier bags or units can be shipped as cargo or excess baggage.
  • Express freight facility offers pick-up and delivery within 90 minutes.
  • Multiple service tiers available to suit your needs.
  • Gulf Air is a member of the International Pet and Animal Transportation Association (IPATA), expanding specialized cargo services for pet owners worldwide.
  • All live animals travel as cargo with online air waybill tracking available 24/7.

Additional service features include:

  • Pre-alert telex when goods are ready for collection.
  • Tracking services with premium charges: +50% or +25% depending on urgency.

The acceptance of live animal consignments is subject to IATA's Live Animals Regulations and Gulf Air policies:

  • Health and condition: Animals must show no signs of illness; carriage of animals in advanced pregnancy is generally prohibited.
  • Carrier requirements: Must be clean, leak-proof, and escape-proof with a "Live Animals" label and handling instructions attached.
  • Food and additional articles: Included in chargeable weight and marked as part of the shipment if shipped separately.

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