SATA International

Pet Policy Summary:

Airline Pet Policy Summary

• Book pet's transport when booking your flight, inform about the type of animal, dimensions of the container, and total weight of both.
• Pet transportation depends on available space, flight class, type of aircraft, and whether pets are allowed into the destination country.
• Ensure to check all destination(s) for necessary documentation.
• Arrive at the airport early for documentation completion.
• Bring appropriate container and enough food and water for the whole trip for your pet.
• Pregnant animals are not accepted due to risks of stress-induced miscarriage or premature birth.
• Consult with a veterinarian to ensure your pet is fit to travel and does not require tranquilizers.
• Prepare your pet for the journey by encouraging familiarity with the container.
• Large or potentially dangerous animals may need to be transported as air cargo.
• Small pets up to 8 kg can be transported in the aircraft cabin in a leak-proof carrier/travel bag.
• Pets should be healthy, clean, and not noisy to avoid disturbing other passengers.
• Animals not meeting cabin requirements or exceeding cabin space will be transported in the cargo hold.
• Brachycephalic breeds of dogs and cats require special attention due to potential respiratory problems.
• Assistance dogs must be trained to assist a person with a disability and behave adequately in public.
• Assistance dogs must fit in the passenger's foot space and not intrude into another passenger's space or block aisles.
• Notification should be made at the time of booking or, at the latest, 48 hours before the departure time of the flight if traveling with an assistance dog.