🟡 Accompanied Baggage (In-Hold)
Travel location:
Pet travels in the cabin with the owner
At departure:
You arrive at the airport and check in with your pet as usual
Customs clearance:
Not required
Local receiving agent:
Not required
Airline approval:
In some cases, minimal or no prior approval required
Travel location:Pet travels in a cargo hold (separate cargo process)
At departure:You submit your pet
5–7 hours before departure at the cargo terminal
Customs clearance:Required
Local receiving agent:Required in most cases
Airline approval:- Initial booking approval from the airline
- “OK to Forward” from the destination agent
- Final airline approval before shipment
Travel location:
Pet travels in the aircraft hold (same flight as the owner)
At departure:
You check in your pet at the airport as accompanied baggage
Customs clearance:
Not required
Local receiving agent:
Not required
Airline approval:
One-time approval required from the airline