United PetSafe Announces New Policies

(May 30, 2018)--United Airlines has announced new policies and customer requirements for pet air transport that take effect June 18, 2018. The full details of the policy, created in consultation with American Humane, are on United’s PetSafe website.

PetSafe service will be limited to cats and dogs that fit in a crate no more than 30” in height.  Dogs that need larger crates will not be accepted. The list of breeds that will not be accepted as PetSafe has also been expanded. Reservations for pets traveling on the same flight as their pet parent will resume June 18, 2018. Reservations for pets traveling alone will resume July 16, 2018.

Rules and regulations for traveling or shipping pets are different for every country and every airline. Pet moving experts like Air Animal are your best recourse to reduce the stress of decoding all the rules. Use our easy online form to request an estimate for your pet’s relocation.

HAWAIIAN AIRLINES HEAT EMBARGO

(May 15, 2018)—Hawaiian Airlines is not accepting pets flying to Phoenix, Sacramento, Las Vegas or San Jose until after October 15. The airline change protects pets from the heat in these destinations.

Many airlines halt pet moves during the hottest months of the year to keep pets safe. Generally, pet moves may be restricted April through October in the Northern Hemisphere and October through March in the Southern Hemisphere.

EuRA Recognizes Woolfs as Exceptional Partners

The Executive Group of EuRA, the European Relocation Association, surprised Air Animal founder Dr. Walter Woolf and his wife Linda with the Exceptional Partnership Award during its annual meeting in Dubrovnik, Croatia.

"Loving, loyal and longevity. Three words that come to mind when we think of the recipients," Michelle Bramstoft, EuRA Northern Region, told the assembled members.

"Visionaries of their time, founders of professional associations who have also fostered industry alliances," added Isabel Cudel, EuRA Sothern Region. "Both are blessed with partners in business and in life--who are the bubbles in their champagne."

The EuRA Executive Group recognized Walter and Linda for their commitment and loyalty to each other and to the EuRA family.

“Air Animal joined EuRA in 2008 and we regularly participate in their information-sharing conferences," said Dr. Woolf. "Funny story. We had no idea we were being recognized, and we chose to sit in one of the side banquet rooms with EuRA friends so we could talk more easily. When they called our name, we didn’t hear it! Linda and I were floored to be recognized.”