Turkish Airlines Pet Policy Dog In Flight

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Pet Policy In Turkish Airlines, you can travel with your favorite pets on the plane as well as carry them as checked baggage. Pet fees may apply. In this post, we will cover all the guidelines you should know before making a pet reservation. you book your flight at 1–888–875–0388. Additionally, what animals are restricted on board, pet travel fees, and the airline’s service animal policy.


Pet travel tips from Turkish Airlines
To bring a live animal on board or as checked baggage, a pet reservation must be completed up to 6 hours before the scheduled departure time. Similar to this, there are other pet travel policies that you should take into consideration -

• There is a maximum number of animals that can be carried per aircraft.
• Passengers need to complete pet check-in on Turkish Airlines, 3 hours before the scheduled departure time for international flights, and 1 hour for domestic flights.
• You need to put a label on the pet carrier that should include the passenger’s name, address, contact number, pet breed, weight, and the name of the pet.
• You must carry your pet’s medical reports, vaccination certificates, identification details and other necessary documents at the time of travel.
• The combined weight of the animal and crate of pets traveling in the cabin must not exceed 8 kg.
• The maximum dimensions of the pet carrier should be within 23cm in height, 30cm in width and 40cm in length.
• In addition to plastic pet carriers, the airline allows pets to be transported in hard and soft-sided bags.
• Pregnant animals as well as puppies and kittens under ten weeks of age are not allowed to travel on Turkish Airlines.

Turkish Airlines policy regarding pets in the cabin
In the event that any passenger provides a medical declaration before the flight that he has an allergy to animals, pets will be allowed in the cabin with certain conditions –

• When there is a passenger with an allergy statement and a passenger requesting a pet on the same flight, the request will be confirmed for the passenger who made the first reservation.
• When a passenger with an assistance dog and a passenger with a declared allergy are traveling on the same flight, the assistance dog request will always be preferred over the passenger who has declared an allergy.
• Cats, dogs and small songbirds such as parrots and canaries are allowed on board.
• The pet must be transported in a carrier that fits in the passenger seat.
• Passengers traveling with pets in the cabin can choose seats not near the emergency exit doors or front row seats.
• Please note that parrots and pigeons are not allowed on board with passengers and must be carried in the aircraft hold.

Pet service with Turkish Airlines
The service animal considered by the airline must be a dog. The animal must be trained to perform chores or perform tasks for the benefit of a disabled person, regardless of its breed or type. Turkish Airlines pet policy only accepts dogs as service animals. Among the characteristics of a service animal are the following:

• Sight dogs, hearing dogs, medical alert dogs and rescue dogs accompany passengers free of charge, regardless of the type of flight and class of service chosen.
• Psychological service dogs are subject to a pet reservation fee.
• In case of a connecting flight, dogs can be carried in a pet container/kennel in the cabin or as checked baggage on board for an additional pet travel fee on Turkish Airlines.
• Pet travel fee is calculated based on the baggage policy of Turkish Airlines and paid upon check-in at the airport.
• Travelers with a connecting flight with a psychiatric service dog must bring an empty kennel of the appropriate dimensions.

There are no fees for moving a kennel or empty carrier.

According to Turkish Airlines’ dog policy, service animals must be trained and certified.
You should ensure that the Dog Training Certificate, Medical Declaration, Vaccination Card, Pet Passport — ID Card, and any other documents required by the rules of the destination country are readily available and up to date. If documents are missing, service animals may be denied boarding.

Certain conditions apply to service animals

Service dogs must maintain proper hygiene, must be properly leashed, and wear an identification vest. Just like that, there are the following conditions that you need to keep in mind -

• The dog must sit under the passenger seat for the entire flight. Extending a pet lease should be on the passenger’s belt all the time.
• Service dogs are not permitted to occupy the seats of any passenger.
• You need to carry a muzzle in case of bared teeth or excessive barking.
• Sometimes, passengers may be moved to different seats for the safety of other passengers. Occupants are responsible for any damages caused by a service animal dog.
• Any aggressive or disruptive behavior by a service dog will result in termination of travel for the passenger concerned.
• To travel with a service animal, acceptable documents include –
• Written statement of the veterinarian.
• A written statement from the passenger describing handling procedures to prevent the dog from defecating.
• A signed statement, accompanied by photographs or other illustrations, demonstrates the dog’s ability to relieve himself without compromising his health or hygiene.
• In the event that your pet carrier exceeds the standard dimension or weight more than 8 kg, the relevant pet will be carried in the hold of the aircraft. As per Turkish Airlines pet policy, crate conditions include-
• It consists of a solid surface, sufficient size, breathable and waterproof to ensure the comfort and safety of pets.
• The airline does not allow pets to be carried in the hold of the aircraft in soft baggage.
• Pet allows pets to comfortably get up, turn and lie down while in the carrier.
• You need to make sure that pet carriers are big enough to allow your pet to travel comfortably, stand on their own, turn around, and lie down comfortably; It must also allow air to pass through, be watertight, and have a side locking system.
• Pilots have sole discretion as to whether or not pets can be carried in the hold. If the pilot informs the airline that the ventilation conditions are not suitable, pets are not allowed in the hold of the aircraft under any circumstances.

Pet Travel Policy of Turkish Airlines (International Airlines)

• You must ensure that you have all the required travel documents for your pet in the destination country. Failure to provide any relevant document may result in the termination of your travel. Turkish Airline’s pet policy for international travel includes the following.

Some access points may restrict the entry, presence and transit of pets.

• In those cases, passengers are required to keep the valid documentation required for service dogs or other pets.
• If the documents are incomplete, the airline may cancel passenger travel as well as pet travel.
• Travelers traveling internationally with their pets must email documents to the CDC at least 6 weeks before they begin travel.
• Passengers are required to present a copy of the CDC request at check-in and boarding, on the day of travel.
• Pets will not be allowed into the international zones without written approval.
• No written approval from the CDC is required if the following conditions are met:
• If you have concrete evidence that the dog has spent less than 6 months in a high-risk country.
• The pet or service dog has valid vaccination certificates from a licensed veterinarian in the United States
• If the dog is at least 6 months old
• The pet in question is in good health and is flying from CDC-approved airports