Hi everyone,
My sister is relocating to Ireland at the end of this year and refuses to go without her three chihuahaus and two cats. We realise it is going to be a costly exercise and are looking at the best, most economical way of going about it. She is getting all prepared to have them emigrate under the pet passport arrangement according to Irish regulations, but we are wondering how to actually book them on a flight at SF and have them arrive safely in Ireland, given that Aer Lingus which is the approved carrier, only flies from Chicago and that they will have to be transferred to another aircraft and all the associated hassles with that (her fear is that they will go missing mid journey).
So can anyone tell me if they've had experience doing same and how they went about it. I am aware that there are companies that will do door to door service, but for five animals it is probably cost prohibitive.
Also, what happens when we arrive? Do we pick up the animals off the carousel or what? Who checks their papers etc?
Any suggestions would be welcome. This is going to be the hardest bit of the whole relocation exercise.
My sister is relocating to Ireland at the end of this year and refuses to go without her three chihuahaus and two cats. We realise it is going to be a costly exercise and are looking at the best, most economical way of going about it. She is getting all prepared to have them emigrate under the pet passport arrangement according to Irish regulations, but we are wondering how to actually book them on a flight at SF and have them arrive safely in Ireland, given that Aer Lingus which is the approved carrier, only flies from Chicago and that they will have to be transferred to another aircraft and all the associated hassles with that (her fear is that they will go missing mid journey).
So can anyone tell me if they've had experience doing same and how they went about it. I am aware that there are companies that will do door to door service, but for five animals it is probably cost prohibitive.
Also, what happens when we arrive? Do we pick up the animals off the carousel or what? Who checks their papers etc?
Any suggestions would be welcome. This is going to be the hardest bit of the whole relocation exercise.
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