Shipping pups via Air Canada- minimum age 12 weeks

[spinster]

FYI:
Just received an email from a breeder who is shipping a pup via AC that the minimum age a pup can be shipped is 12 weeks effective Aug. 15th and that a health certificate is required to prove age. I looked on the AC website and found no mention of this. So if anyone is planning on shipping on pup soon via AC I recommend you call the airline direct...

[spinster]

Here's the link: http://www.aircanada.com/cargo/en/ne...ml?news=140804

New requirements for transport of puppies and kittens

Air Canada Cargo is changing some of the requirements for the transport of puppies and kittens. For the comfort and well-being of these young animals, please note that effective August 15:

A valid health certificate from a veterinarian will be required for all puppies and kittens travelling on Air Canada Cargo, including those travelling within Canada.
The minimum age for puppies and kittens to travel on Air Canada Cargo will change to 12 weeks. Puppies and kitten under 12 weeks of age will not be accepted for carriage.

We thank you for your cooperation. For questions, please contact your local Air Canada Cargo representative, or contact [email protected].

[last5oh_302]

I just picked up my pup and flew her back in the cabin with me with WestJet. Minimum age is 8 weeks and max weight is 20 lbs. I wasn't keen on throwing her in the cargo hold. I didn't need any documentation either.
So picking the pup up yourself is always another option if you want them before the 12 week mark.

[MikePal]

I just picked up my pup and flew her back in the cabin with me with WestJet.

I can't figure for the life of me why anyone flys AC...WestJet has been for many many years the more 'friendly' airline. Especially with hunters etc....excellent policy on guns etc.

[TurkeyRookie]

I can't figure for the life of me why anyone flys AC...WestJet has been for many many years the more 'friendly' airline. Especially with hunters etc....excellent policy on guns etc.

WJ's runs are quite limited compared to AC, sometimes it's a matter of no choice.

[last5oh_302]

I can't figure for the life of me why anyone flys AC...WestJet has been for many many years the more 'friendly' airline. Especially with hunters etc....excellent policy on guns etc.

Very true. I used a pet carrier over their size limits and they didn't bat an eyelash. I even let her poke her head out of the carrier throughout the entire flight including take off and landing and no problems, although I tried to hide that.

Hey Mike, why do you still have that avatar? Are you still in the corner?! lol

[spinster]

http://www.ckc.ca/en/News/2014/Augus...t-and-Air-Cana

[PaulR]

Remember this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgDizh4DMno

Are you sure that you would want Air Canada caring for your new best friend?

I flew AC back today, my carry-on bag that fit no problem in the overhead storage on the plane down apparently wouldn't fit in the same plane on the way back. I guess the plane must have gotten wet and shrunk? I was forced to check the bag and then wait around until the AC baggage crews had a chance to go through the bag to check for valuables before sending it to the baggage claim area. Reminded me why I stopped flying AC.