Qatar Airways Cargo Live Animal Facility

PREMIUM SERVICE FOR YOUR PETS AND AVI AT QATAR AIRWAYS CARGO

Qatar Airways Cargo cares for your AVI (Live Animals including pets: dogs and cats) shipments every step of the way. With our dedicated live animal (AVI) facility you can be assured of your cargo in safe and secure hands. The new facility is managed by Qatar Aviation Services and is located in the Cargo terminal at the Doha International Airport.

Features of the AVI terminal:

• 100% free of cost for animals transiting through Doha
• The Live Animal facility is air conditioned and equipped with the latest veterinary equipment
• There are trained animal handlers at the terminal on a 24/7 basis offering continuous coverage
• Specially equipped air-conditioned vehicles move pets from aircraft to the terminal and vice-versa
  

Pets will be cleaned, walked and attended to as necessary by the animal handlers

A licensed veterinary surgeon is available ‘on call’ 24/7 to attend to any medical issues AVI facility inquiries can be forwarded to cargocustomerservices@qataraviation.com

For information on Qatar Airways Cargo products forward your emails to qrcargoenquiries@qatarairways.com.qa

Source: Qatar Airways Cargo/IPATA

Limitation on the number of pets for United Airlines (UA)

United Airlines imposes strict limits on the number of animals allowed in the lower deck cargo holds.
According to UA, the limits are:

For flights under 2 hours:
Extra Small = 15,
Small / Medium = 6,
Intermediate = 4,
Large = 3,
Extra Large = 2,
Giant = 1,

For flights over 2 hours:
Extra Small = 7
Small / Medium = 3
Intermediate = 2
Large = 1
Extra Large = 1
Giant = 1

About Kennel size (Guidance only):
Extra Small = for kennel size of 19 x 12 x 11 inches and 23 x 14 x 12 inches
Small / Medium = for kennel size of 21 x 17 x 18 inches and 27 x 20 x 19 inches
Intermediate = for kennel size of 32 x 22 x 23 inches
Large = for kennel size of 36 x 24 x 26 inches
Extra Large = for kennel size of 40 x 27 x 30 inches
Giant = for kennel size of 48 x 32 x 35 inches

Source: IPATA/UA