IATA Pet Carrier Requirements
Airlines adhere to international rules when accepting pets as Manifest Cargo.
It is vital that you check the size of your carrier before the day of travel as your pet may be rejected, causing delays and additional costs.
To calculate the carrier size required for your pet you can use the IAG Kennel Calculator at:
www.iagcargo.com/iagcargo/portlet/en/html/products/specialist_cargo/live_animals
Or follow the below formula:
- A. From the tip of the nose to the root of the tail
- B. From the elbow measurement to the ground
- C. The width of the dog at the widest point
- D. From the floor to the tip of the ears or the top of the head, whichever is higher (ears must not touch the top of the kennel in animal’s natural standing position)
ESTIMATE OF BOX DIMENSIONS
A + B = Length
C x 2 = Width
D = Height
Box dimensions are internal measurements.
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