Etihad Cargo has introduced updates to its IATA CEIV-certified LiveAnimals product, enhancing services to extend journey times and implement specialised provisions for brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds. These changes, effective from 1 November 2024, reflect the carrier’s commitment to animal welfare, aligning with international standards to provide pet owners with flexible, high-standard travel options. The maximum transportation time for cats and dogs has been extended from 17 hours to 24 hours, from acceptance at origin to the scheduled time of arrival at last destination, in line with IATA and European Union Commission global regulations. This extension ensures that pets can undertake longer journeys safely and comfortably, Thomas Schürmann, Head, Cargo Operations and Delivery, said. “With these enhancements, Etihad Cargo is raising the standard of pet transport by extending the LiveAnimals offering for pets requiring longer journey times and by catering specifically to brachycephalic breeds during winter months. We are committed to animal welfare, which has driven these improvements to meet the needs of pet owners and shippers globally,” he added.
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