An IATA-approved pet crate is one of the most important parts of international pet travel. The crate protects your pet during air transport and helps airline staff handle the pet safely.
The correct term is IATA-approved pet crate or IATA-compliant pet crate. Some pet parents search for an “IPATA crate,” but the crate standard is related to the IATA Live Animals Regulations.
A proper pet travel crate should allow your pet to stand, sit, turn around and lie down naturally. IATA guidance also refers to measurement points such as the length of the animal, height to elbow and shoulder width to calculate minimum crate dimensions.
Important crate features include ventilation, a strong locking system, a leak-proof floor, proper labels, food and water containers where required, and airline acceptance. IATA guidance also states that if a container has wheels, they must be removed or made inoperable.
Felcan can help pet parents choose suitable IATA-specified crates for dogs and cats travelling internationally from India.