Traveling with pets requires a lot of pre-planning. Don’t forget to connect with your sponsors support if you need it. Just remember that everyone’s travel experience with pets is different.
We all love our pets like family, but remember that bringing pets to Italy is a privilege, not an entitlement. All costs associated with pet travel are at your expense.
Per the Aviano Noncombatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) plan, only 2 pets are considered for transport in the event of a NEO. Pets are identified as Dogs and Cats only. Please be aware of this prior to your PCS to Italy. Members will assume the risk if they choose to bring more than 2 pets to Italy.
Visit the USDA Pet Travel website for the most up to date health requirements.
TIP: A Leptospirosis vaccination is highly recommended for any dog that commonly goes outside, even just to go to the bathroom in the backyard.
Breeds: Check with the airlines to see if for guidance related to any restrictions they may have.
Kennel (checked or cargo): Pets need airline-approved, hard cages with screw-bolt closures, breathing holes on all sides, room to stand up, turn around and lie down, water and food dishes.
Temperature: Airlines won’t let pets travel as checked bag or cargo if it’s too hot/cold on flight day. Have a plan B.
Airports & Layovers: For layovers in other countries, know each country’s pet regulations before booking flights.
Animal Shippers: Based on breed/size, you may have to ship your pet separately (~$2000). See International Pet and Animal Transportation Association shippers.
Effective October 16, 2018
Delta Airlines has modified their policy on the transportation of live animals. During any time the animal will be in any station during transport, temperature will not exceed 80°F (27°C) or go below 20°F (-7°C). This includes the temperature at any time during travel (origin/transit/destination). Travelers are also limited to ONE connection if traveling with pets as checked baggage. This change applies to Delta and their partner airlines (Air France, Alitalia, KLM, Korean Air, Aeromexico, Virgin Atlantic, and Virgin Australia). There are no exceptions to their policies.
For additional information, please visit the Delta website.
We all love our pets like family, but remember that bringing pets to Italy is a privilege, not an entitlement. All costs associated with pet travel are at your expense.
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