Dogs

Address: Shanghai Hongqiao AirportT2 Terminal West Cargo Center No.38



1. Confirm flight time and cabin availability.



2. Handle transport proof documents.        

Note: Cages. Airlines require small pets (weighing less than10 kg) to use special pet air crates, the opening must be tightly tied with wire and secured with crisscross packing straps. Medium and large pets (weighing more than 10 kg) must use wooden air crates lined with wire mesh that are sturdy and reliable.



3. Handle the shipping procedures: Bring your pet, air crate, and quarantine certificate to process the pet shipping procedures.



4. Receiving goods:



After the airline issues the waybill, immediately notify the consignee of the waybill number and the flight takeoff and landing times. Under normal circumstances, pickup procedures can be completed one and a half hours after the plane lands.



Precautions for animal transport:



1. Packaging preparation: You need to use a special plastic air crate; regular household iron pet cages are not qualified.



2. Quarantine preparation: The airport will require you to take your pet for quarantine, with a quarantine fee of 20-30 yuan. The quarantine certificate must be attached to the waybill.



3. Time preparation: After choosing a flight, arrive at the airport at least 3 hours in advance; otherwise, after finishing quarantine, you might miss boarding. Plan for waiting and flight times, prepare sufficient water and food for the pet, and consider heat and poor ventilation, which can harm the pet.



4. After the trip: Quickly pick up your pet with the waybill. If you are not traveling together and your pet is flying alone, notify the consignee of the waybill number after takeoff (the waybill can be faxed). The consignee must remember to bring their ID card.



Pet shipping can refer to the following suggestions:



1. Arrive early: It is very necessary to consult with and book a cabin with the airline two days in advance. Because transporting pets requires aircraft equipped with oxygenated cargo holds, booking in advance and arriving at the cargo area 3 hours before takeoff can ensure your pet travels on the same plane as you.



2. Avoid compression: First, prepare a sturdy and durable dedicated air crate for transporting your pet. On one hand, domestic airlines have certain packaging requirements for live cargo; on the other, this ensures your pet's safety. Additionally, you can tape a plastic item on top of the crate to prevent handlers from stacking other items on it.

3. Provide drinking water: Almost all air crates come with water dispensers. You can prepare the water dispensers filled and frozen into ice blocks in the fridge beforehand, then install them inside the air crate at boarding, so you don’t have to worry about water spilling or your pet having no water.



4. No transfers: As long as there are no transfers during the trip, the chance of your pet being mistakenly sent to a different location is much smaller. If your flight is delayed, you can request that the cargo area delay sending your pet into the cargo hold to ensure its safety.



5. Sedatives: If your pet easily gets nervous or stressed, you can consult a veterinarian and use some sedatives to help calm your pet.

According to domestic freight shipping regulations, when consignors ship perishable live goods, live animals, emergency items, and goods with time limitations, they must first book flights, dates, and tonnage with the airline cargo department and complete shipping procedures at the agreed time and place. In addition, consignors must provide valid quarantine certificates issued by public security or quarantine departments.



Citizens shipping pets should also note that pregnant animals, animals within 48 hours of giving birth, and animals in lactation period cannot be shipped. To prevent pets from adapting poorly to flying and making a mess in the cabin, avoid feeding your pet food 10 hours before the flight. If necessary, take sedatives and motion sickness medicine before boarding under veterinarian guidance.