Differences in Pet Pickup for International and Domestic Flights
When transporting pets by air,
"Where will you pick it up?" The rules differ significantly between international and domestic flights.
International flights are “almost all” handled at the cargo area.
When transporting dogs or cats on international flights,
Animals Special Cargo (Live Animals) Handling Next to,
✔ Inspection at the Animal Quarantine Station
✔ Document verification
✔ Airline cargo routes
in order to undergo the process,
Pickup is generally handled in the cargo area, not the passenger terminal.It is.
For international flights
➡ Pick up at the cargo area without exception
It's perfectly fine to think that way.
Domestic flights are not necessarily cargo areas.
On domestic flights In most cases, you will collect your luggage at the baggage claim area inside the passenger terminal.
In other words, for domestic flights within Japan,
✔ Small dogs and medium-sized dogs
✔ Standard pet crate
If that is the case,
In many cases, you can pick it up at the same location as regular packages. That is to say.
However, even on domestic flights, there are cases where items are treated as cargo.
If the following conditions apply,
Even on domestic flights, at the discretion of the airline Cargo Area Pickup may occur.
Main scenarios where cargo is handled on domestic flights
- Large Cage(Items exceeding the size limits for facilities on the passenger terminal side)
- Large dog breedsWhen specialized handling is required
- When temperature control equipment on the cargo side is used for summer and winter temperature management
- When airlines select cargo routes for safety reasons
- Some airports may lack adequate facilities for handling animals at the terminal.
In this way, domestic flights are
➝ Passenger Terminal or Cargo Area
It is a hybrid type that can be either one.
Must confirm with the airline in advance
Domestic → Possibility of cargo at the discretion of the airline
Why Our Jumbo Taxis Are Chosen
① Large cages can be loaded with ease
Example:
Can be loaded even in an international standard cage measuring 131cm × 80cm × 85cm.
It's difficult with regular taxis, but
The HiAce Wide Long is no problem.The following is a list of the most common problems with the
② Transporting the pet owner, family members, and cage together
It can seat up to 9 people,
The whole family can return home safely.
③ 24-hour service (including late-night and early-morning deliveries)
International flights often arrive late at night or early in the morning,
Some domestic flights arrive at night.
Our company 24-hour operation For peace of mind.
④ Pet-Friendly Driving and Securing Methods
To avoid putting strain on dogs and cats who are tired from air travel,
- Quiet and stable operation
- We strictly enforce safety measures to prevent cage shaking.
All one-boxes and minivans: No extra charge for each type of car! No late-night or early-morning surcharge!
Alphard/ Gran Ace
Up to 5 passengers
Suitcase (M) approx. 4 pieces
HiAce
Up to 9 passengers
Suitcase (M) approx. 10 pieces
than an Alphard or Grand Ace, depending on the amount of luggage.
Hiace may be suggested.
