I'm moving my daughter's cats to Tokyo next year and have the process of microchip and vaccines started. In looking at possible airlines (had thought about United) I saw that United requires booking through a transport agency. The website it directed me to was full of cautionary warnings about how complicated the process is: too complicated for the average person to figure out. I've shipped pets to Hawaii; from Canada to the US, and my vet has experience as well. I'm not frightened by the quarantine requirements before they go, or by the immigration requirements. What frightened me was the initial cost estimate of $8,000 which was largely made up of fees for services I don't even need....HELP!!!
I'm willing to drive to Seattle or LAX to book a direct flight, I'm willing to pay for two high quality crates, health certificates and endorsements - and I am happy to pay for transportation from Haneda airport to her home in Saitama. I'm not willing to pay for an over priced company to "coordinate rabies vaccinations."
Sorry for the rant- just super irritated that the airlines seem to complicate the process more than the Japanese Immigration Department. Suggestions on airlines?? Clarifying she is not military. I would love a recommendation for an airline that allows me to book my own flights OR a transport company that won't rip me off. Thank you for listening- and suggesting!
I'm willing to drive to Seattle or LAX to book a direct flight, I'm willing to pay for two high quality crates, health certificates and endorsements - and I am happy to pay for transportation from Haneda airport to her home in Saitama. I'm not willing to pay for an over priced company to "coordinate rabies vaccinations."
Sorry for the rant- just super irritated that the airlines seem to complicate the process more than the Japanese Immigration Department. Suggestions on airlines?? Clarifying she is not military. I would love a recommendation for an airline that allows me to book my own flights OR a transport company that won't rip me off. Thank you for listening- and suggesting!
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