Bringing Pets From the UK

[Mags 112]

I don't think, as a matter of fact I am almost positive that you don't even need the rabies shots as they are coming from a rabies free country. We'll get our kitties done once we are back in the States...its supposed to be cheaper there.

As stated before, multiple times, you don't need a rabies shot for a feline to enter the USA (from the UK). However, once you have arrived, and are resident in your new state, you must get the animal innoculated.

[Jeraly 4]

Check with Air France or Expedia? I was thinking of doing that anyway just to be on the safe side

Air France, Air France, Air France. Expedia are just the agents, and probably shouldn't be trusted too much for correct information regarding specific airline requirements.

Haha that's what I thought... But Mr Air France was convinced I need to speak to Expedia... lame!! Will see if I can dig out an e-mail address... My ticker has gone all crazy too Boo!!

[Mags 112]

It just doesn't sound "right" to me, y'know?

I mean, I only have experience from Delta...but just letting an airline know 2 days in advance that you are bringing a pet in the cabin seems odd. Delta has a restriction of 2 in the cabin per flight (which you book at the same time as your own ticket) - seems odd that Air France does not. In theory you could turn up and there will be 40 other animals travelling in cabin - just doesn't seem viable to me.

I just looked up Air France on the net and it doesn't say much:

Air France

Incidentally, the information about medication being administered to ease "negative reaction" is outdated. Vets don't recommend anything as it can cause death in the animal (something to do with the pressurisation of the cabin and sedatives).

I'd ring them again. I had to phone Delta 3 times regarding flight certs. 2 told me I needed one, 1 told me I didn't. Turned out I didn't need one.

[Jeraly 4]

I found the info on Air France and I have sent an e-mail to any random e-mail address - they don't seem to be that easy to get hold of online so I figured if I send the e-mail to anyone, they can give me the correct address if they can't sort it out!!

I think it should be fine but I know what you mean - I thought it was a bit odd as well, although the guy seemed to think it was fine... Will see if I get a response from them via e-mail and if I haven't heard from them in a week then I will call again

[pandora 0]

ok so anyone know the best way to transport my Alsation as would like to take her with me same day/flight if thats possible?

[Jeraly 4]

Mini update on Air France!

I called again today because I didn't hold out much hope for the e-mail. After pressing lots of buttons to get to a random person (I think I opted for the "other" option all through) I got to speaking with a lady called Marie-Claire who was really helpful. She seemed incredulous at the information I was given previously (no surprises there then!!) and told me that she would book Daisy on but would need to arrange it with a supervisor. She is going to call back to confirm everything. But that will be such a weight off my mind! She was really lovely as well

[Jeraly 4]

Freaking out again - taken my cat to the vet - she is 3.5kg which is fine but with her carrier she is just over 5kg and the airline only allows her in cabin if she is 4kg or under including her carrier and now I don't know what to do. The vet said that she is not overweight and that the carrier is really lightweight... I just don't know how I am going to find a carrier that meets the requirements *and* weighs half a kilo and I am freaking out...

[Jeraly 4]

Panic over - third phone call, third *different* lot of information and apparently it is 6kg *sigh*

I am going to have aged 20 years by the time I move...

[Jeraly 4]

Ok - I have another question if anyone would be so kind...

I am looking through travel insurance for my trip (which is a feat in itself as most places will only cover a return trip) and I want to know if anyone has found anything that would cover a pet while travelling? I know that the Post Office do travel insurance for one-way but they won't cover my cat... did anyone bother with this? If so where did you look because I am really struggling!!

[VisaJourneyLady 33]

if the post office do ducks, they should do cats

[Jeraly 4]

The PO insure ducks...? On planes???

*runs to their website*

[VisaJourneyLady 33]

sorry that was a joke about their ad with Keith and Orville

[Jeraly 4]

*doesn't watch a lot of TV*

I found this though - looks interesting so have sent an e-mail to find out if they cover for one-way flights

[Jeraly 4]

Ok so they don't cover one-way flights

Mags has said she didn't take out insurance as her cats were travelling in cabin with her so I might not bother...

[Glyn and Kathy 288]

I just wanted to post that we are in the process of getting all of our stuff together and leaving. Just got two quotes today from MAN-BOS for our two cats....continental airlines (who have a price on their website of $329.00 per cat) but shipped with a shipper from the area as they are so small there.....£989.00 for both cats total. Notice one price in pounds the other USD...big price difference having to use their shipper there.

A company that has been in business for 35 years....called Ladyhaye....£629.00 for both cats. They take care of it all for you.

I think I am going a bit crazy trying to keep airline tickets, removal companies, and cat people straight.