Animals
Transport in cabin
The following pets are allowed in the cabin: Dogs and cats with a maximum weight, incl. box, of 8 kgs. Animals must be transported in a water-tight soft box bag (max size 55 x 40 x 20 cm, with sufficient air supply (see example pictures), whereby the box, with the animal in it must remain stored under the seat during the entire journey. A reservation at your agency is necessary.
Particular attention should already be paid when purchasing a suitable transport container. Please consider that you are taking your pet out of its known surroundings and it could therefore feel stressed. Whenever possible, try to get your pet accustomed to its sky-kennel or soft-bag before travelling, so as to gradually prepare it for the new situation.
Transport in hold
Additional room is available for cats and dogs in a heated area in the hold. Animals must be transported in a hard-shelled box. Passengers are responsible for the rental or purchase of containers. Boxes can be obtained at the Swissport supervisor counter (terminal 2, row 3).:
| Containers | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Container size 1 | 54 x 36 x 38 cm | CHF 110.- |
| Container size 2 | 66 x 46 x 49 cm | CHF 140.- |
| Container size 3 | 81 x 55 x 58 cm | CHF 190.- |
| Container size 4 | 92 x 61 x 69 cm | CHF 240.- |
| Container size 5 | 102 x 69 x 77 cm | CHF 290.- |
Calculation/Charges
The pet is weighed together with the container and your baggage at check-in; excess baggage is charged at the regular excess baggage rate. The costs for transport are calculated as follows:
Necessary Documents/Requirements
- Vaccination papers (Anti-rabies inoculation at least 21 days and not more than 1 year)
- Breeder's document
- Veterinary attestation as to the health of the animal
- For exotic animals: Owner's permission
- Microchip implant
Passengers are responsible for obtaining the necessary documents/certificates and health certificates.
Please get the information in time about immigration rules of animals on www.bvet.admin.ch/einfuhr/ . The immigration of dogs and cats from rabies countries (the correspondent list can be found on the homepage) is only allowed with the permission of the Swiss Federal Veterinary Office (SFVO). Without this permission the animals are refused at Swiss customs and have to be brought back to their country of origin.
Registration
The animal has to be registered by your travel agency as the number of animal per aircraft is limited.
Further information is available at:
IATA, Traveller’s Pet Corner, http://www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/live_animals/pets.htm
