Flight- Dog- Delhi to Toronto- URGENT

[Dhrvsd]

Hello,

I am planning to get my Labrador (5yrs.) to Toronto from New Delhi via direct Air Canada flight. The flight duration is 14-15 hours.

Has anyone brought their dog using the same flight? Or should I change to another flight with layover? Is the direct flight safe?

They said that no one will check on the dog once he has boarded. I’m really confused and scared.

 

[steaky]

The flight duration is 14-15 hours, but you also need to know how long is the security clearance.

Btw, why bring your dog if you are only visiting? Bring it to a show?

 

[bellaluna]

Yes, because the dog will be in the cargo hold, but a temperature-controlled area for animals.

 

[scylla]

Hello,

I am planning to get my Labrador (5yrs.) to Toronto from New Delhi via direct Air Canada flight. The flight duration is 14-15 hours.

Has anyone brought their dog using the same flight? Or should I change to another flight with layover? Is the direct flight safe?

They said that no one will check on the dog once he has boarded. I’m really confused and scared.

Yes - your dog will effectively be on his own for the duration of the flight. To the best of my knowledge, a layover doesn't mean you get to see your dog. During the layover, your dog is simply moved from one plane to the other.

Recommend you read through the following site for information about how to prepare:

https://longhaultrekkers.com/how-to-fly-internationally-with-a-dog/

 

[Dhrvsd]

The flight duration is 14-15 hours, but you also need to know how long is the security clearance.

Btw, why bring your dog if you are only visiting? Bring it to a show?

Hey, I live here in Canada now. So it will be his permanent move here. I would never bring him here just for a show.

 

[Dhrvsd]

Yes - your dog will effectively be on his own for the duration of the flight. To the best of my knowledge, a layover doesn't mean you get to see your dog. During the layover, your dog is simply moved from one plane to the other.

Recommend you read through the following site for information about how to prepare:

https://longhaultrekkers.com/how-to-fly-internationally-with-a-dog/

Thanks Scylla! I am just concerned with the flight duration. Will he be alright for 14-15 hours? I can manage to speed up the clearance process. Or should I break the journey? But that would mean torturing him twice. I am confused.

 

[StevieFray]

Hey, I live here in Canada now. So it will be his permanent move here. I would never bring him here just for a show.

Don't you have a family member that can bring your dog to you? I'm sure "someone" you trust has to carry him to the airport. That's a long flight time.

 

[scylla]

Don't you have a family member that can bring your dog to you? I'm sure "someone" you trust has to carry him to the airport. That's a long flight time.

It's not about bringing the dog to the airport. The OP is concerned about the 14-15 hour flight time during which time the dog will be on its own in the luggage compartment of the airplane.

 

[steaky]

Hey, I live here in Canada now. So it will be his permanent move here. I would never bring him here just for a show.

Well, you posted in the visitors forum.

 

[Dhrvsd]

I'm sure "someone" you trust has to carry h

I will be going to India just to bring him here. I am just worried about the long flight.

 

[Dhrvsd]

It's not about bringing the dog to the airport. The OP is concerned about the 14-15 hour flight time during which time the dog will be on its own in the luggage compartment of the airplane.

Yeah, the air line confirmed that no one can check on pets once the flight has departed. In other words, I will not receive any updates till the flight lands in Canada, and this bit worries me.

 

[Bryanna]

Hello,

I am planning to get my Labrador (5yrs.) to Toronto from New Delhi via direct Air Canada flight. The flight duration is 14-15 hours.

Has anyone brought their dog using the same flight? Or should I change to another flight with layover? Is the direct flight safe?

They said that no one will check on the dog once he has boarded. I’m really confused and scared.

You may want to consider bringing your dog for in-cabin travel. This, of course, would depend on the size of your Labrador:
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/plan/special-assistance/pets.html

http://www.dogjaunt.com/guides/international-airline-pet-policies-for-in-cabin-travel/

 

[Bs65]

Cannot see a 5 year old Labrador fitting in a carrier that has to be placed under the seat in front let alone in cabin for 14-15 hours . Size apart a 5 year old Labrador will way exceed the 10 kg limit.

I would suggest the OP consults a vet for any medication that can be given to dog to help during transit in the hold. People do ship animals every day without any harm.

If the OP starts looking at layovers to break the trip up that opens up possibility of additional health requirements and even possibly quarantine requirements.

 

[Bryanna]

Cannot see a 5 year old Labrador fitting in a carrier that has to be placed under the seat in front let alone in cabin for 14-15 hours .

I agree LOL.

But I have seen some really skinny/small labs who were raised on vegetarian diets!!

I personally would not recommend the direct flight of 14-15 hours. IMO, it feels claustrophobic.... not sure how a dog would feel

 

[scylla]

You may want to consider bringing your dog for in-cabin travel. This, of course, would depend on the size of your Labrador:
https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/plan/special-assistance/pets.html

http://www.dogjaunt.com/guides/international-airline-pet-policies-for-in-cabin-travel/

Lab is way too big to bring into the cabin. I believe airlines place a 20 pound weight limit on in-cabin pets.

The only exception would be if the dog is a service animal. There's been extensive abuse of this exception so airlines are now requesting documented proof the dog is in fact a service pet and the owner isn't simply circumventing policy.

OP's dog will have to travel in the luggage compartment and needs to plan accordingly. There's a ton of information online with regards to this and that's where I would suggest the OP start. One big tip is to buy the carrier / crate the dog will be carrying way in advance and have the dog spent time sleeping / staying in this container to get used to it and feel comfortable in it ahead of the trip.