Assistance and Available Services

Pets

Pets

Pets

  • Carriage of pets in cabin

    Carriage of pets in the cabin

     

    You can travel with your dog or your cat in the cabin in all routes operated by Aerolíneas Argentinas. The following are the general conditions of carriage:
    1.     You must have the required documentation according to your destination. See the Documentation section.

    2.     You must make your booking through our WhatsApp line (54 9 11 4940 4798) at least 72 hours before the departure of your flight (payment in advance is needed to confirm the service). You may also make the booking at the Airport, on the day of the flight ONLY, but in this case the service will be subject to availability.
    3.     Unaccompanied minors may not carry animals under this scheme.
    4.     Each passenger may carry one dog or cat and only one animal may be carried per pet carrier. Up to 2 (two) pets may be carried as checked baggage. A second pet may be carried in the hold (subject to the conditions of such carriage, see the “Carriage of pets in the hold” section).
    5.     Pets must be carried inside a carrier (crate) brought by the passenger.
    6.     Characteristics of the pet to be carried:
    • Pets must be at least 12 (twelve) weeks old to be allowed to travel, except for flights to/from the United States, in which case they must be at least 16 (sixteen) weeks old.
    • The weight allowance for carriage is 9 (nine) kilos per animal, including the carrier.
    • “Brachycephalic” dog and cat breeds will be accepted for carriage in the cabin.
    • Dogs/cats undergoing veterinary treatment are not allowed to be carried.
    • Dogs/cats displaying aggressive behavior towards people, or animals that may be dangerous or may disturb the passengers or the crew are not allowed to be carried.
    • Dogs/cats must be in good hygiene so as not to cause discomfort among passengers.
    7.     Characteristics of the trip:
    • Animals may access the VIP lounges as long as they remain inside their carrier.
    • During the flight, pets MUST NOT leave their crate or stick their head out of the carrier at any time.
    • During the flight, no food or drinks may be given to pets. Passengers must take into account the length of the trip so as to anticipate their pets’ needs.
    8.     The service is subject to availability in each cabin (The carriage of pets in Business class is not allowed in the case of international destinations operated by Airbus 330 aircraft).

    As a disease prevention measure, we will ask you to carry with you a 70% alcohol solution so that you may sanitize your pet’s crate at check-in. The remaining unused solution will be disposed of, since it is considered a Dangerous Good which cannot be carried on board.

    Pet carrier acceptance conditions:
    1.     It must be a waterproof, durable, ventilated and safe carrier.
    2.     It must be big enough for the pet to be able to stand up, sit straight, turn around and lie down comfortably.
    3.     It must be placed under the seat in front of the passenger.
    4.     Maximum dimensions for carriers in both cabins:
    1.     Soft-sided crates: 44 cm long, 30 cm wide and 20 cm tall.
    2.     Hard-sided crates: 44 cm long, 30 cm wide y 17 cm tall.

    If the carrier does not meet all acceptance conditions, your pet will be denied boarding in the cabin and the charge for the service will not be refunded. Should this situation arise, and as long as you meet the requirements for pet carriage in the hold, you may choose to purchase this service, but you will not be entitled to a refund of the difference between the prices of the two services.

    Charges:

    Charges for the carriage of pets in the passengers’ cabin, per animal and per segment:

    Routes Charge
    Up to 9 kg
    Inside Argentina (except Tierra del Fuego) $ 4,840
    Between Origin / Destination Tierra del Fuego  $ 3,000
    Between Argentina / Brazil / Chile / Paraguay  / Uruguay y South America USD 150
    Between Bolivia y South America USD 172
    Between Colombia and South America USD 158
    Between Peru and South America USD 177
    Between Argentina / Brazil / Chile / Paraguay  / Uruguay y  Rep Dominicana / México / USA USD 200
    Between Bolivia y  Rep Dominicana / México / USA USD 230
    Between Colombia y  Rep Dominicana / México / USA USD 210
    Between Peru y  Rep Dominicana / México / USA USD 236
    Between Rep Dominicana y Sudamérica USD 236
    Between México and South America USD 232
    Between USA and South America USD 200
    Between Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay and Europe USD 250 /EUR 200
    Between Europe and South America USD 250 /EUR 200
    Between Bolivia and Europe USD 288 /EUR 230
    Between Colombia and Europe USD 263 /EUR 210
    Between Peru and Europe USD 295 /EUR 236
    Considerations

    •       The stated prices are final and include the relevant tax charged by each country. You may request a Tax Credit Certificate.
    •       *Within South America includes the following countries: Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, Colombia and Peru.
    •       All payments within Mexico due to ticket sales, changes or additional services may only be made in Mexican pesos.

  • Travel with your Assistance Dog

    This service is available for:

    • People with a visual impairment.
    • People with a hearing impairment.
    • People with motor disability.
    • People with autism.

    Documentation to be submitted:

    ·       Credential issued by the training school (*), which may be:

    a)     Owner/dog pair: owner information / information about the assistance, signal or service dog.

    b)     Trainer/dog pair: trainer information / information about the assistance, signal or service dog.

    (*) In the case of assistance dogs certified abroad, the Record of the country of origin or certifying entity must be stated.

    ·       Vest or harness with name tag and leash to be attached to the seat belt.

    ·       Insurance policy of the dog.

    ·       Form for “Traveling with an Assistance, Signal or Service Dog”, filled out and signed

    ·       Certificate of good health issued no later than 10 days before the flight.

    ·       Rabies vaccine certificate.

    Bear in mind that it is your responsibility to be aware of the health requirements that apply to the carriage of animals according to the country of origin/destination. For more information, we suggest that you visit the webpage of the National Food Safety and Quality Service SENASA

    BOOKING

    You must book your ticket at least 48 hours before the departure of your flight through our WhatsApp line.

    AIRPORT

    Observe the time of arrival at the airport.

    You must check in personally and submit the above mentioned documentation.

    In the case of international flights, your dog may enter the Cóndor Lounge at Ezeiza International Airport (depending on the class of your ticket or your category of frequent flyer), and in the case of domestic flights, it may enter the Assistance Lounge at Jorge Newbery Airport in the City of Buenos Aires.

    General information for traveling with your assistance, signal or service dog:

    Your dog must be in adequate hygienic conditions to travel.

    • It must be able to control its bowel movements during the flight.
    • It must travel at your feet or under the seat, without obstructing aisles or affecting another passenger’s comfort. You may not travel in an emergency exit seat.
    • If you have a connecting flight with another company, it is essential that you check their policy in advance.
    • Follow the recommendations of your veterinarian.

     

  • Carriage of pets in hold

    We carry pets (dogs and cats) as checked baggage.

    1.     You must have the required documentation according to your destination, see the Documentation section.

    2.     You must make your booking through our WhatsApp line (54 9 11 4940 4798) up to 48 hours before the departure of your flight.

    3.     The booking for the carriage of pets is SUBJECT TO the following CONDITIONS:
    • the condition of the hold of the aircraft for the safe carriage of animals
    • the weather conditions at boarding at the departure, connecting or destination airport
    • the booking does not guarantee that your pet will board the flight
    4.     Pets must be at least 12 (twelve) weeks old to be allowed to travel, except for flights to/from the United States, in which case they must be at least 16 (sixteen) weeks old.
    5.     You may travel with up to 2 (two) pets per passenger (as checked baggage). This restriction must be construed in accordance with the conditions of each service, which is why the following may occur:
    •       Carriage of 1 (one) pet in the cabin and a second pet in the hold.
    •       Carriage of 2 (two) pets in the hold.
    •       If you want to travel with more than 2 pets, you may carry them as Cargo after having complied with the relevant requirements, conditions and terms and having paid the applicable charges.

    6.     Pets must be carried inside a carrier (crate) brought by the passenger.

    7.     Once you arrive at the airport, approach our desks so that we can verify your documents and do your check-in.
    8.     If you are on a connecting flight, your pet will not be shipped to your final destination but will have to be shipped per segment. You should bear in mind that the time window between flights must allow you to pick up your pet at the connecting point and then ship it again. We recommend that you consider a minimum time window between connecting flights of one hour and thirty minutes (1 h 30 min) for Domestic-Domestic and Domestic-International flights at Aeroparque Airport.
    9.     If you have connecting flights with other companies, you will have to contact them to learn about their requirements for the carriage of pets.
    Pet carrier acceptance conditions:

    1.     It must be waterproof and have ventilation on the sides.
    2.     It must be made of a rigid material, and have a metal door and locking pins that ensure that the door will not open at any time during the flight, otherwise a metallic safety seal will be added.
    3.     It must be big enough for the pet to be able to stand up, sit straight, turn around and lie down comfortably.
    4.     The head of the cat or dog (including its ears) must not touch the roof of the crate while the animal is sitting down or standing inside it.
    5.     Only 1 (one) animal may be carried per pet carrier/crate, except in the following cases:
    • up to 2 (two) puppies or kittens of similar size and aged between 12 weeks and 6 months (documented).
    • 2 (two) adult animals of similar size and weighting up to 14 kg each.
    • 1 (one) mother and 1 (one) puppy or kitten still dependent on her (12 weeks to 6 months old).
    In order to carry more than one animal in the same pet carrier, they all must be able to stand up and assume their natural position, turn around and lie down inside the crate, and they must be used to living together.
    IMPORTANT: Brachycephalic dogs and cats (usually known as snub nosed) are NOT accepted for carriage as checked baggage, and they may only be carried as Cargo.

    Fees:

    Carriage of pets in the hold is not included in the baggage allowance; therefore, you will have to pay the relevant excess charge, subject to the following:
    1.     Dimensions of the pet carrier (length x width x height).
    2.     Route or travel area.
    3.     Sales point.
    Fees for the carriage of pets in the hold, per animal and per segment, pursuant to the abovementioned conditions.

     


    Selling in Argentina and other points
      Dimensions of pet carrier (length x width x height) – including Taxes 
    Desde/hacia Buenos Aires:

    Hasta 60 × 45 × 40 cm

    Hasta 80 x 60 x 55 cm

    Hasta 100 x 80 x 70 cm
    ZONA 1:
    Mar del Plata/Rosario/Santa Fe/Paraná e INTERTRAMOS ENTRE PROVINCIAS
    		 ARS 5.572  ARS 5.572 ARS 7.895
    ZONA 2:
    Bahía Blanca/Corrientes/Córdoba/Catamarca/Formosa/Iguazú/La Rioja/San Luis/Mendoza/Neuquén/Posadas/Resistencia/Río Cuarto/Río Hondo/Santa Rosa/Sgo. del Estero/Tucumán /San Juan/ Viedma
    		 ARS 6.671 ARS 9.911 ARS 19.908
    ZONA 3:
    Bariloche/Chapelco/Esquel/Jujuy/Salta/Trelew
    		 ARS 9.319 ARS 13.810 ARS 27.801
    ZONA 4:
    El Calafate/Río Gallegos 
    		 ARS 11.280 ARS 16.893 ARS 33.636
    ZONA 5:
    Río Grande/Ushuaia 
    		 ARS 9.322 ARS 13.961 ARS 27.798

     

     


      Dimensions of pet carrier (length x width x height) – including Taxes 
    Rotas:

    Hasta 80 x 60 x 55 cm

    Hasta 100 x 80 x 70 cm
    De Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay a
    Sudamérica
    		 USD 330  USD 575
    De Bolivia a Sudamérica USD 379  USD 661
    De Perú a Sudamérica USD 389  USD 679
    De Colombia a Sudamérica USD 347  USD 604
    De República Dominicana a Sudamérica USD 589  USD 1,356
    De México a Sudamérica USD 579  USD 1,333
    De Estados Unidos a Sudamérica USD 499  USD 1,149
    De Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Paraguay y Uruguay a
    República Dominicana, México y Estados Unidos
    		 USD 499  USD 1,149
    De Bolivia a República Dominicana, México y
    Estados Unidos
    		 USD 574  USD 1,321
    De Perú a República Dominicana, México y
    Estados Unidos
    		 USD 589  USD 1,356
    De Colombia a República Dominicana, México y
    Estados Unidos
    		 USD 524  USD 1,206
    De Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay a
    Europa
    		 USD 499 / EUR 419 USD 1.149 / EUR 969
    Entre Europa y Sudamérica USD 499 / EUR 419 USD 1.149 / EUR 969
    Entre Bolivia y Europa USD 574 / EUR 482 USD 1.321 / EUR 1.114
    Entre Perú y Europa USD 589 / EUR 494 USD 1.356 / EUR 1.143
    Entre Colombia y Europa USD 524 / EUR 440 USD 1.206 / EUR 1.017

    Nota: dentro de Sudamérica se considera a los países: Argentina, Brasil, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, Colombia y Perú.

     

     


    Considerations

    •       The stated prices -for the carriage of live animals in the hold (AVIH) as checked baggage- are final as they include the relevant taxes charged by each country. You may request a Tax Credit Certificate.

    •       Within South America includes the following countries: Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, Colombia and Peru.

    •       All payments within Mexico due to ticket sales, changes or additional services may only be made in Mexican pesos.

    Restrictions to carriage in the hold:
    If your flight is longer than 2 (two) hours and you are traveling with an animal in the hold, contact us via chat (54 9 11 4940 4798) since, for technical reasons, Embraer Aircraft have certain restrictions in these cases.

     

  • Carriage of pets as Cargo/Jet Paq

    In the case of carriage of unaccompanied pets, they must meet the requirements for carriage of animals in the hold; the service must be booked through the CARGO section.

    In this category, we accept brachycephalic dogs and cats (usually known as snub nosed), as long as the temperature does NOT exceed 19 °C in any segment of the trip.

    These include, but are not limited to, the following breeds:

    Dogs: American Bulldog / French Bulldog / English Bulldog / Bulldog / Boston Terrier / Japanese Chin / Pekingese / English Toy Spaniel (only King Charles Spaniel) / Tibetan Spaniel / Shih Tzu / Brussels Griffon / Griffon Belge / Petit Brabançon / Boxer / Japanese Boxer / German Pug / Japanese Pug / Chinese Pug.

    Cats: Burmese / Exotic / Himalayan / Persian.

    For the avoidance of doubt, the following breeds are NOT brachycephalic: Cane Corso / Dogue de Bordeaux / Fila Brasileiro / Mastiff (all) / Pitbull (all) / Perro de Presa Canario / Staffordshire Bull Terrier / American Staffordshire Terrier / Bullmastiff / Dogo Argentino / Lhasa Apso / Shar Pei / Chow Chow / English Toy Spaniel (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel)

    For more information, visit this link.

    Phone: +54 11 4480-6396

    Email: at.cliente.arcargo@aerolineas.com.ar

  • Documentation

    Documentation for the carriage of pets inside Argentina

    Valid anti-rabies vaccine certificate (for dogs and cats older than 3 months).

    Good health/suitability for airplane travel certificate: issued no earlier than 10 (ten) days before the departure of your flight.

    More information.

    Documentation to enter/exit Argentina with your pet

    Check sanitary requirements for dogs and cats according to your country of destination.

    Get the international veterinary certificate issued by the SENASA.


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