Airline Requirements
Your Airlines cares about the safety of your animal during the shipping process. This document
outlines the general kennel guidelines and documents which are required when shipping your dog or puppy.
Advanced arrangements are frequently required.
Documents
.. The original and one copy of a Health Certificate for each animal, signed by a veterinarian, dated
no more than 10 days prior to shipping
.. Proof of rabies vaccination (this information may be included on the Health Certificate)
.. Certificate of Acclimation signed by a veterinarian, when shipping at temperatures below 45 F
(7 C) at origin, connecting point and destination
AA Cargo will not accept animals if the temperature, at any point in the itinerary, is below 20 F (-7 C)
— see the Shipping Animals section of www.AACargo.com for more information on temperature
restrictions
.. A Feeding and Watering Instructions label must be completed when the animal is dropped off --
this label provides feeding and watering instructions and states that the animal has been offered
food and water within four hours before drop off at AA Cargo
.. Verify other document requirements for the destination (i.e. state authorities for domestic
shipments, embassy or consulate for each country in the routing)
Kennel/Shipping Container
.. Approved for air transport — see the Shipping Animals section of www.AACargo.com for more
information on container requirements
.. Labeled ‘Live Animal’ (on top and at least one side) and ‘This Way Up’ or directional arrows
indicating the correct, upright position
.. Animal is able to sit, stand and turn around without touching any side of the container
.. Adequately ventilated (on three sides for domestic travel and four sides for international travel),
clean, escape-proof, leak-proof and contain suitable, absorbent material (not hay or straw)
.. Collapsible kennels or kennels with plastic or top opening doors are not allowed
.. Animals must not be able to poke any body parts through any openings
.. Must contain feeding and watering receptacles securely attached to the inside of the kennel
which are accessible from the outside, without opening the container, and a small bag of dry food
should be attached to the top of the kennel
.. Shipper and receiver name, address and telephone number must be attached to the container
.. We recommend purchasing your approved kennel well in advance of travel, to help familiarize
your animal with the enclosure
.. All kennels shipped with AA Cargo require releasable cable ties (provided by American Airlines)
to be attached to the four corners of the container door.
The Health of Your Animal
.. The animal must be fit to travel (i.e. animals in heat are not allowed)
.. The animal must be at least eight weeks old and weaned, with this information stated on the
health certificate
.. Sedated dogs and puppies will not be accepted
outlines the general kennel guidelines and documents which are required when shipping your dog or puppy.
Advanced arrangements are frequently required.
Documents
.. The original and one copy of a Health Certificate for each animal, signed by a veterinarian, dated
no more than 10 days prior to shipping
.. Proof of rabies vaccination (this information may be included on the Health Certificate)
.. Certificate of Acclimation signed by a veterinarian, when shipping at temperatures below 45 F
(7 C) at origin, connecting point and destination
AA Cargo will not accept animals if the temperature, at any point in the itinerary, is below 20 F (-7 C)
— see the Shipping Animals section of www.AACargo.com for more information on temperature
restrictions
.. A Feeding and Watering Instructions label must be completed when the animal is dropped off --
this label provides feeding and watering instructions and states that the animal has been offered
food and water within four hours before drop off at AA Cargo
.. Verify other document requirements for the destination (i.e. state authorities for domestic
shipments, embassy or consulate for each country in the routing)
Kennel/Shipping Container
.. Approved for air transport — see the Shipping Animals section of www.AACargo.com for more
information on container requirements
.. Labeled ‘Live Animal’ (on top and at least one side) and ‘This Way Up’ or directional arrows
indicating the correct, upright position
.. Animal is able to sit, stand and turn around without touching any side of the container
.. Adequately ventilated (on three sides for domestic travel and four sides for international travel),
clean, escape-proof, leak-proof and contain suitable, absorbent material (not hay or straw)
.. Collapsible kennels or kennels with plastic or top opening doors are not allowed
.. Animals must not be able to poke any body parts through any openings
.. Must contain feeding and watering receptacles securely attached to the inside of the kennel
which are accessible from the outside, without opening the container, and a small bag of dry food
should be attached to the top of the kennel
.. Shipper and receiver name, address and telephone number must be attached to the container
.. We recommend purchasing your approved kennel well in advance of travel, to help familiarize
your animal with the enclosure
.. All kennels shipped with AA Cargo require releasable cable ties (provided by American Airlines)
to be attached to the four corners of the container door.
The Health of Your Animal
.. The animal must be fit to travel (i.e. animals in heat are not allowed)
.. The animal must be at least eight weeks old and weaned, with this information stated on the
health certificate
.. Sedated dogs and puppies will not be accepted
