Air Transat – Animals on board

Air Transat
Pink and white plane

Air Transat is a Canadian company.

Plane tickets

Animals are accepted in the cabin by Air Transat.

Orange suitcase

Animals are accepted in the hold by Air Transat.

Reservation (animal):

To obtain the best conditions, you must book a maximum of 7 days before departure. It is possible to book 3 days before maximum.

Perform check-in

The passenger must appear at least 90 minutes before the departure of the flight.

Destinations

  • England
  • Belgium
  • Canada
  • Colombia
  • Costa Rica
  • Croatia
  • Cuba
  • Denmark
  • Scotland
  • Spain
  • El Salvador
  • United States
  • France
  • Greece
  • Guadeloupe
  • Haiti
  • Honduras
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Jamaica
  • Martinique
  • Mexico
  • Panama
  • Netherlands
  • Puerto Rico
  • Portugal
  • Dominican Republic
  • Saint-Martin
  • Switzerland

Service animals

  • The animal must have all the necessary entry documents for the transit and destination countries.
  • The animal must remain under the supervision of the passenger.
  • The animal must wear a harness and a leash at all times.
  • Certified service dogs must hold a valid training certificate

Health conditions

  • Minimum age: 12 Weeks, completely weaned
  • If the animal is aggressive, unruly, sick or in distress, it can be refused for boarding.

Animals in the Air Transat cabin

Terms and conditions

  • Number of pets accepted: 1
  • Animals accepted: Dogs, Cats
  • Maximum weight: 10 KILOS (INCLUDING THE CONTAINER)
  • Specific conditions: Not to be an unaccompanied minor, Not to travel with medical equipment, Not to be under 16 years old  
  • Code share flight: This service is not available for connecting flights or flights operated by another air carrier.
  • Destinations not served: Jamaica, Saint Lucia, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom
  • Destinations subject to conditions:
    • From / to Mexico: Strict regulations, Precise health certificates with predetermined deadline requested. If the conditions are not met, the animal will be quarantined.
    • From / to Portugal: Specific provisions.
    • From / to St. Martin: Advance entry request required.
DOGS WITH CONDITIONSREFUSED DOGS
Brachycephalic dogs (upturned nose):
– Travel in a container larger than the minimum required-Ven
tilation hole on all four sides
-It is recommended to acclimatize the animal to the container as soon as possible
-The passenger assumes all responsibility for the animal health.
Breeds or dogs of mixed breeds including at least one of the following breeds:

Akita (Akita Inu), Bandog (Bandogge / band dog), Boerboel (South Africa), Cane Corso and Neapolitan (Italy), Karabash dogs (Kangal / Berger Anatolia), Doberman Pinscher, Argentinian Mastiff (Argentina), Fila Brasileiro (Brazil), Wolf-dog hybrids, Mastiffs, Canary Mastiff (Canary Mastiff) and Tosa Inu (Japan), Caucasian Ovcharka (Caucasian Shepherd) , Rottweiler

Pit Bulls: all breeds, including American Bully, American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier and Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
CATS UNDER CONDITIONS
Brachycephalic cats (upturned nose):
– Travel in a container larger than the minimum required
-Ventilation hole on all four sides
-It is recommended to acclimatize the animal to the container as soon as possible
-The passenger assumes all responsibility for the animal health.
REFUSED ANIMALS
– African big hunting trophies (lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros, buffalo);
– Threatened species and their derived products unless their transport is authorized by a CITES permit (Convention on International Trade in Wildlife Species) and endangered wild flora);
– Wild species subject to unsustainable trade, including body parts (eg, shark fins);
– Animals intended for laboratory research or scientific experiments, such as dogs and non-human primates. 

The container

CONTAINER DIMENSIONSEXIT OF THE ANIMAL DURING THE FLIGHTCONTAINER PROPERTIES
LENGTH: 45CM X HEIGHT: 21.5CM X WIDTH: 40CMNOFlexible walls
Waterproof, ventilated
Allows the animal to stand on its legs, turn on itself and lie down in comfort and safety.
No part of the animal should protrude from its cage.

The trip

Yellow animal container

Container location

The container should be placed under the seat in front of the passenger.

The tariff

To and from EuropeTo and from the South and the United StatesFlights within Canada
€ 72€ 40€ 40

The container is the passenger’s only carry-on baggage.

Upon arrival in Canada: Fee of $ 30 CAD (plus tax, per animal) will be required for inspection by Agriculture Canada. Animals arriving from the United States are exempt.

Air Transat’s hold animals

Terms and conditions

  • Animals accepted: Dogs, Cats
  • Maximum weight: 45 KILOS (INCLUDING THE CONTAINER)
  • Destinations not served: Jamaica, Saint Lucia, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom
  • Destinations subject to conditions:
    • From / to Mexico: Strict regulations, Precise health certificates with predetermined deadline requested. If the conditions are not met, the animal will be quarantined.
    • From / to Portugal: Specific provisions.
    • From / to St. Martin: Advance entry request required.
DOGS WITH CONDITIONSREFUSED DOGS
Brachycephalic dogs (upturned nose):
– Travel in a container larger than the minimum required
-Ventilation hole on all four sides
-It is recommended to acclimatize the animal to the container as soon as possible
-The passenger assumes all responsibility for the animal health.
Breeds or dogs of mixed breeds including at least one of the following breeds:

Akita (Akita Inu), Bandog (Bandogge / band dog), Boerboel (South Africa), Cane Corso and Neapolitan (Italy), Karabash dogs (Kangal / Berger Anatolia), Doberman Pinscher, Argentinian Mastiff (Argentina), Fila Brasileiro (Brazil), Wolf-dog hybrids, Mastiffs, Canary Mastiff (Canary Mastiff) and Tosa Inu (Japan), Caucasian Ovcharka (Caucasian Shepherd) , Rottweiler

Pit Bulls: all breeds, including American Bully, American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier and Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
CATS UNDER CONDITIONS
Brachycephalic cats (upturned nose):
– Travel in a container larger than the minimum required
-Ventilation hole on all four sides
-It is recommended to acclimatize the animal to the container as soon as possible
-The passenger assumes all responsibility for the animal health.
REFUSED ANIMALS
– African big game hunting trophies (lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros, buffalo);
– Threatened species and their derived products unless their transport is authorized by a CITES permit (Convention on International Trade in Wildlife Species) and endangered wild flora);
– Wild species subject to unsustainable trade, including body parts (eg, shark fins);
– Animals intended for laboratory research or scientific experiments, such as dogs and non-human primates. 

The container

CONTAINER DIMENSIONSCONTAINER PROPERTIES
To the South, the United States and all domestic flights within Canada:
LENGTH: 122CM X HEIGHT: 84CM X WIDTH: 81.3CM

To Europe and the United Kingdom
: LENGTH: 122CM X HEIGHT: 89CM X WIDTH : 81.3CM
IATA approved
Identified in name of animal
Made of rigid plastic
Metal mesh door accepted
Metal mesh container refused
Locked door
Allows the animal to stand, turn over and lie down.

The trip

Yellow animal container

In the hold

The personnel will notify that the animal is on board, to ensure the safety of the animal, it is possible that it is to put a strap on the cage for free. A sharp instrument will be needed to cut the belt (only after crossing the customs restricted area at destination), staff cannot provide this instrument.

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The tariff

To and from EuropeTo and from the South and the United StatesFlights within Canada
€ 220€ 120€ 60

Upon arrival in Canada: Fee of $ 30 CAD (plus tax, per animal) will be required for inspection by Agriculture Canada. Animals arriving from the United States are exempt.

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