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Animals have been transported by air since the early 1930's. In today's modern world, carriage of live animals by air is considered the most humane and expedient method of transportation over long distances.
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Traveler's Pet Corner
Detailed information on the transportation of your cat or dog by air is available on the Traveler's Pet Corner.
IATA Live Animals Regulations
The IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR) are the worldwide standard for transporting live animals by commercial airlines. Whether it is a pet, an animal transported for zoological or agricultural purposes or for any other reason, the objective of the IATA LAR is to ensure that all animals are transported safely and humanely by air.
The next edition of the LAR will come into effect on 1 January 2025
More IATA Live Animals Regulations Documentation
- New! IATA Excess Baggage Live Animal Acceptance Checklist (pdf)
- IATA Live Animal Acceptance Checklist (pdf)
- IATA In-Cabin Live Animal Acceptance Checklist (pdf)
Live Animals and Perishables Board
IATA ensures that both safety and animal welfare are addressed in all regulatory issues pertaining to the transportation of live animals by air. IATA coordinates the Live Animals and Perishables Board (LAPB) and provides key input to the airline industry on issues such as animal welfare, identification, and animal behavior based on modern science.
It is the role of governments to set and enforce the rules concerning the transportation of live animals. IATA, however, publishes the Live Animals Regulations which all IATA members are expected to adhere to. These regulations are there to ensure that live animals are handled and transported in such a way that their welfare is top of mind by all parties involved and that they always travel in safe, healthy and humane conditions.
Do you have a topic concerning an operational area that needs improvement?
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Meeting registration deadline |
If you wish to attend the meeting, please complete the registration form. |
11-MAR-25 |
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Agenda submission deadline |
If you wish to add an item on the agenda, please submit it using the attached template. The agenda item can be sent to larper@iata.org |
07-FEB-25 |