Airpets International

Airpets International Full-service pet relocation, handled start to finish ✈️🐾
We coordinate paperwork, flights, crates, customs, and door-to-door transport. We’ve got you.

Need help with just one step? Message us your route + timeline and we’ll guide you. We take the Stress out of your pet's move! At Airpets International we have been caring for pets for over 30 years. We have an entire team of pet lovers dedicated to caring for your special family members. We are here to ensure their trip is safe, secure and relaxing, for both you and your pets. Safety is our #1 pr

iority in the relocation of your pets and our team of professionals is trained in every aspect of your pet’s transportation. Airpets International has been a member of IPATA, the Independent Pet and Animal Transportation Association, since 2004. This organization provides us with a network of associates around the world, ready to assist us with the safe transport of your special family member. We subscribe and adhere to the rules and regulations of the Animal Welfare Act and voluntarily submit to USDA inspections to ensure our facilities are the best for your loved ones. Notice: We do not have an employee present overnight but we take your pet's safety seriously and closely monitor via camera overnight.

Meeting a country’s entry requirements doesn’t automatically mean your pet is ready to fly.A pet can have the correct va...
08/25/2026

Meeting a country’s entry requirements doesn’t automatically mean your pet is ready to fly.

A pet can have the correct vaccinations and a valid health certificate, but the route may still not work if the travel crate doesn’t fit the aircraft or the airline has restrictions for that specific trip.

The reverse can happen too. An airline may allow pets on the route, but the destination paperwork could be incomplete or fall outside the required timing window.

That’s because government agencies, transportation organizations, and airlines each control a different part of the journey. Following one checklist perfectly doesn’t mean every other requirement has been met.

It’s also why two pets heading to the same country may still need different routes, documents, and timelines. Everything has to work together for that specific pet, route, and travel date.

Not sure where to start? DM us where your pet is going and when. We’ll help with the next steps.

A 10-hour flight doesn’t mean a 10-hour travel day.Pets are checked in several hours before departure, may spend time at...
08/19/2026

A 10-hour flight doesn’t mean a 10-hour travel day.

Pets are checked in several hours before departure, may spend time at a cargo facility during connections, and can have additional processing after landing. That’s why feeding, water, bathroom needs, and comfort stops are planned around the full journey, not just the hours in the air.

Before check-in, your pet should have time to exercise and relieve themselves, and they should already feel comfortable inside their travel crate. After arrival, they’ll need water, a bathroom break, and time to decompress before returning to their normal routine.

This is also why the shortest flight isn’t automatically the best route. Connection times, airline procedures, and the animal-care facilities available along the way all matter.
Want to know what your pet’s travel day could look like?

DM us your route and expected travel month.

08/17/2026

Too young for a rabies shot. Too young to fly? Not necessarily. ✈️🐶

An 8-week-old puppy may be able to fly in-cabin with a domestic health certificate. The mother’s rabies records may also be relevant, but the airline can have additional requirements.

Always check before booking.

What should Karoline answer next? Drop your pet travel question below. 👇

POV: Your airline changed aircraft 12 hours before your pet’s flight.For most people, that means a new seat assignment.F...
08/14/2026

POV: Your airline changed aircraft 12 hours before your pet’s flight.

For most people, that means a new seat assignment.

For your pet, it can mean the whole travel plan needs another look.

Not every aircraft can safely transport live animals. A swap can change the available cargo space, crate-size limits, temperature controls, or whether pets are accepted on that aircraft at all.

So while you’re thinking, “Okay… but the flight’s still leaving, right?” our team is checking the aircraft, confirming pet acceptance, and figuring out whether anything needs to change.

It’s one of those behind-the-scenes pet travel details nobody thinks about until it happens.

Did you know the aircraft itself could determine whether your pet can fly?

Wondering where your pet can travel with AirPets?The short answer: a lot of places.From domestic moves across the United...
08/10/2026

Wondering where your pet can travel with AirPets?

The short answer: a lot of places.

From domestic moves across the United States to international relocations across Europe, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, North America, and Oceania, pet travel is possible to many destinations.

But every route is different.

Your pet’s destination can affect the paperwork, airline options, timing, crate requirements, quarantine rules, breed restrictions, and whether air or ground transportation makes the most sense.

That’s why we don’t believe in guessing your way through pet travel.

AirPets helps review the details, map out the route, and coordinate the pieces that need to happen before travel day.

Planning a move and wondering if we can help with your destination?

Check out our relocation map or request an estimate to get started.

Piggy and Milo had everyone at AirPets and PawHootz wrapped around their little paws from day one. ❤️We picked them up f...
08/08/2026

Piggy and Milo had everyone at AirPets and PawHootz wrapped around their little paws from day one. ❤️

We picked them up for the road trip to Dallas, where they spent a week getting spoiled by the PawHootz team before flying DFW → FRA → MAD to reunite with their family.

By travel day, Piggy and Milo felt like part of both teams. We miss those sweet faces already, but we couldn’t be happier knowing they’re back with Alyson Mott Alsop and settling into their new home in Madrid. 🥹

Thank you for trusting us with your babies, Aly. We loved being a small part of their big move. ☺️❤️

08/05/2026

Why don’t airlines let people buy a seat for their well-behaved dog and keep them in a crate?

From the passenger’s perspective, it sounds like a reasonable solution. But airlines can’t base cabin policies on whether one particular dog is calm or well trained.

They have to create rules that work across every flight, aircraft, passenger, and emergency scenario. That means considering whether the crate can be properly stowed, whether it could block access to the aisle, how it would be secured during turbulence, and whether it could slow an emergency evacuation. The FAA currently requires regular in-cabin pet carriers to fit under the seat and remain properly stowed during taxi, takeoff, and landing. Simply purchasing another seat doesn’t override those requirements.

Airlines also have to manage the entire cabin, including limited space, crew access, allergies, medical concerns, and the comfort and safety of other passengers.

And yes, service dogs are allowed in the cabin, but that’s because federal law recognizes trained service dogs as an accommodation for passengers with disabilities. Regular pets don’t have the same legal protection, so each airline can decide whether to accept them and under what conditions. Even service dogs must remain under control and can’t obstruct the aisle or another passenger’s space.

So the answer isn’t that a well-behaved dog couldn’t sit quietly through a flight. It’s that airlines have chosen standardized policies they can apply consistently and safely, and most currently limit regular cabin pets to animals that fit in a carrier under the seat.

Every airline’s policy is different, so always check the rules for your specific airline, aircraft, and route before making travel plans.

What pet travel question should Karoline answer next?

Honestly, planning the whole move around your pet is very chic.Crate, paperwork, route, aircraft, timing, backup plan. T...
08/04/2026

Honestly, planning the whole move around your pet is very chic.

Crate, paperwork, route, aircraft, timing, backup plan.

There’s a lot happening behind the scenes, but your pet doesn’t need to know that.

Planning a move? DM us your route and timing or request an estimate through the link in our bio.

Wait… your pet can have a flight nanny?For some small dogs and cats, a Pet Nanny may be an option when you can’t travel ...
07/21/2026

Wait… your pet can have a flight nanny?

For some small dogs and cats, a Pet Nanny may be an option when you can’t travel with them yourself.

This means your pet may be able to fly in-cabin with a trained travel companion who helps care for them during the trip.

It can be a great fit for certain domestic moves, out-of-state adoptions, or situations where your travel schedule and your pet’s travel schedule don’t line up.

But here’s the part people miss: Pet Nanny service is still pet logistics.

Your pet’s size, carrier, route, timing, airline requirements, and travel needs all matter. It’s not just booking a seat and hoping it works.

That’s where AirPets comes in.

Our team helps review the details, talk through your options, and create a travel plan that makes sense for your pet.

Moving with a small dog or cat?

DM us NANNY or request an estimate to get started.

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