Planning to travel through Peru with your pet? Keep this in mind!
Here's what you should keep in mind if you're planning a plane trip with your four-legged friend.
While you can take a road trip with your pet, especially if your pet doesn't feel uncomfortable in a car, you can also travel by plane with your dog or cat.
"The pet must have up-to-date vaccinations and a valid health certificate. The cost of the ticket depends on the pet's weight: on a domestic flight, it can be approximately $200 to $300," says Ruben Darío Pimentel, manager of the Peruvian company.
"In the cabin, airlines accept pets weighing between 8 and 10 kilos, but keep in mind that the pet must fit comfortably in a kennel that meets the airline's requirements," adds the expert.
Pet-Friendly Travel
Fortunately, there are more than one pet-friendly airline for traveling within Peru. Here's what they are!
LATAM Airlines
LATAM Airlines' pet transportation service allows you to travel with your dog or cat on flights operated exclusively by the airline (with no connections to other airlines or codeshare flights).
On this service, your pet cannot travel sedated, must be in good health, have a docile demeanor, and be at least 16 weeks old.
Something to keep in mind is that if you want to travel with your pet in the cabin (i.e., inside the plane), the maximum weight must be 7 kg (including the bag or kennel where your pet will be kept for the entire trip).
JetSMART Airlines
JetSMART also allows you to travel domestically with your dog or cat (with no breed restrictions).
However, only one pet per passenger is allowed, as long as it is at least 3 months old and must travel in a soft container specially designed for pet transport.
“The container must have enough space for the pet to be comfortable inside, must have ventilation holes, a lock, and a waterproof surface. It cannot have wheels,” the airline states.
Remember that the maximum weight allowed for the container and pet is 10 kilos for in-cabin travel.
Star Perú
The Peruvian airline Star Perú is also a great option for pet-friendly domestic travel. The cost of this service, according to information on its website, is $36 + VAT.
For the pet to travel in the cabin, it must weigh a maximum of 6 kg (the sum of the container and the pet).
What are the requirements? The dog must be healthy and well-behaved (aggressive behavior may result in denied boarding).
In addition, due to aviation authority regulations, the dog must be on a leash or harness throughout the flight and must wear a muzzle for acceptance at the airport.
"Passengers must carry their pet's vaccination certificate, issued by a veterinarian, and their pet's certificate of good health, issued by a veterinarian up to 15 days before the flight," the airline explains.
