Topic: Crate requirements
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What Professional Pet Transportation Services Actually Include (Beyond Just Flights)
Categories: TravelAirpets explains what professional pet transportation services truly involve, going far beyond simply booking a flight. From personalised travel planning and complex documentation management to airline cargo coordination, IATA-compliant crates, home collections, and Heathrow handling, the family-run business covers every detail. Established in 1966 and rated 4.9 on Trustpilot, Airpets treats every pet as family,…
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Is Pet Transport Safe? How Professional Pet Shippers Protect Your Dog or Cat
Categories: TravelIs air travel safe for dogs and cats? Yes — when handled properly. This article explains how IATA Live Animal Regulations, temperature-controlled cargo holds, IATA-compliant crates, the Heathrow Animal Lounge, and on-site veterinary support from Travelvet combine to make professional pet transport one of the most safety-regulated services around.
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Moving a Dog vs Moving a Cat Overseas: Key Differences Owners Need to Plan For
Categories: TravelDogs and cats follow the same international travel rules but cope with relocation very differently — from crate training and pre-flight routines to airport handling and the settling-in phase at the other end. Here’s how preparation needs to flex by species, with notes on brachycephalic restrictions for snub-nosed breeds of both.
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Crate and airline requirements checklist
A universal checklist covering IATA crate sizing, construction requirements, labelling, and airline booking essentials — applies to all international pet relocations regardless of destination.
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Do short-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds need a larger crate?
Yes — short-nosed breeds such as pugs, bulldogs, Persians, and similar brachycephalic dogs and cats need one crate size larger than the standard calculation suggests.
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What happens if my pet’s crate isn’t compliant?
If a crate doesn’t meet IATA Live Animal Regulations, the airline will refuse to load your pet, which means delays, missed flights, and additional handling fees.
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What is the maximum mesh size on a pet travel crate?
For dogs, the mesh gauge on the crate door and ventilation panels must be no larger than 25 mm × 25 mm; for cats, the maximum is 19 mm × 19 mm.
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What standards must a pet travel crate meet?
Pet travel crates must comply with the IATA Live Animal Regulations Container Requirement 1 (CR1), which specifies material, construction, ventilation, and door fixings.
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How do I measure my dog or cat for an airline-approved crate?
Airpets needs four measurements of your pet, taken while they’re standing on a flat surface, then calculates the minimum airline-compliant crate dimensions.
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Why is choosing the right crate size so important?
The crate must meet IATA Live Animal Regulations (LAR), and incorrect sizing is the most common reason airlines refuse a pet at check-in.