Differences in collecting pets on international and domestic flights
When transporting pets by air,
"Where shall I collect it?" The rules differ significantly between international and domestic flights.
International flights are “almost entirely” collected from the baggage reclaim area.
When transporting dogs or cats on an international flight,
Animals Special cargo (Live Animal) handling next to,
✔ Inspection at the Animal Quarantine Office
✔ Document verification
✔ Airline cargo routes
in order to undergo the process,
Collection is generally arranged in the cargo area, not the passenger terminal.Is.
For international flights
➡ Without exception, collection at the freight area
It is perfectly acceptable 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 reclaim area within 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, it can be collected from the same location as general luggage. This means.
However, even on domestic flights, there are instances where items are treated as cargo.
If the following conditions apply,
Even on domestic flights, at the discretion of the airline Cargo Area Collection may occur.
Main scenarios where items are treated as cargo on domestic flights
- Large cage(Items exceeding the size limits for facilities on the passenger terminal side)
- Large dog breedswhere special handling is required
- When temperature control equipment on the freight side is used for summer and winter temperature management
- When an airline selects a cargo route for safety reasons
- In some airports, facilities for handling animals within the terminal may be inadequate.
Thus, domestic flights are
Passenger Terminal or Cargo Area
It is a hybrid type that can be either.
Prior confirmation with the airline is essential.
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 into an international standard cage measuring 131cm × 80cm × 85cm.
It is difficult with ordinary taxis,
The HiAce Wide Long is no problem.。
② Transporting the owner, family members and cage together
With a maximum capacity of nine passengers,
The whole family can return home with peace of mind.
③ 24-hour service (including late-night and early-morning deliveries)
International flights often arrive late at night or early in the morning,
There are also night-time arrivals on domestic flights.
Our company 24-hour operation For peace of mind.
④ Pet-friendly driving and securing methods
To avoid placing undue strain on dogs and cats who are tired from air travel,
- Quiet and stable operation
- We ensure thorough safety fixing to prevent cage swaying.
All one-boxes, minivans: no surcharge for different vehicle types! No late-night or early-morning surcharge!
Alphard/ Gran Ace
Up to 5 passengers.
Approx. 4 suitcases (M)
Hiace
Up to 9 passengers.
Approx. 10 suitcases (M)
than an Alphard or Gran Ace, depending on the amount of luggage.
Hiace may be suggested.
