4.11.1. Domestic animals are accepted for transportation in the baggage compartment (checked baggage) or in the passenger cabin of the aircraft as carry-on baggage: dogs, cats, birds.
4.11.1.1. Brachycephalic dogs (English Bulldog, American Bulldog, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Cocker Spaniel, English Mastiff, Boston Terrier, Bullmastiff, Great Dane of Bordeaux, Griffon, Yorkshire Terrier, Cane Corso, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Lhasa Apso, Pug, German Boxer, Neapolitan Mastiff, Newfoundland, Pekingese, Pit Bull, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, French Bulldog, Chihuahua, Chow Chow, Shih Tzu, Sharpei, Japanese hin, Japanese Mastiff, etc.). Transportation of these dog breeds is possible in the passenger cabin of the aircraft (as hand luggage) under a chair, subject to the requirements of clause 4.11.8, or on a separate chair, subject to the requirements of clause 4.11.9.
4.11.1.2 Dogs of aggressive or fighting breeds are transported only in the baggage compartment, regardless of the age and weight of the animal, and only in containers with a reinforced structure:
List of potentially dangerous dogs classified as aggressive or fighting (approved by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated July 29, 2019 № 974):
1. Akbash;
2. American Bandogge;
3. Ambulldog;
4. Brazilian Bulldog;
5. Bully Kutta;
6. Alapaha Bulldog (Otto);
7. Bandog;
8. Wolf-dog hybrids;
9. Wolfdog (wolf hybrid);
10. Ghoul Dog;
11. Pit Bull Mastiff;
12. North Caucasian Dog;
13. Crossbreeds of dogs specified in items 1-12 of this list.
4.11.1.3. The following groups of animals and birds are not accepted for carriage in the aircraft baggage compartment (checked baggage) or in the passenger cabin (as carry-on baggage, in a separate seat):
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arthropods (insects, arachnids, crustaceans and centipedes);
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reptiles (turtles, crocodiles, beaked-headed and scaly);
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amphibians (tailed, tailless, caecilians (legless));
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rodents (squirrel-like, beaver-like, mouse-like, spiny-tailed and porcupines);
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fish and fish seed, marine and river animals requiring transportation by water;
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animals and birds that are not domestic, tamed (taken from the wild), large predators that in a state of natural freedom in their habitat are representatives of the wild fauna, such as bears, large primates (gibbons, orangutans, gorillas, chimpanzees, etc.), wild cats such as caracal, serval, ocelot, jungle cat, fishing cat, Far Eastern forest cat, Pallas's cat, Andean cat, Chilean cat, etc., large predators of the feline family: snow leopard, jaguar, lion, tiger, panther, lynx, puma, etc.);
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sick and experimental animals/birds;
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animals whose weight together with the container exceeds 50 kg.
4.11.2. The Passenger is obliged to inform the Carrier or its authorized air ticket sales agent about the carriage of domestic animals/birds when booking the carriage or purchasing a passenger Ticket. Or, the passenger must notify the Carrier in advance, at least 72 hours before departure, about the possibility of providing the service for transporting an animal. Also, permission from the countries of arrival or transit for international air transportation is required.
Note: Registration of transportation of an animal is carried out only at the ticket office of the Airline or its authorized ticket sales agent.
4.11.3. Pets are accepted for transportation in the baggage compartment (checked baggage) or in the passenger cabin of an aircraft as carry-on baggage if accompanied by an adult passenger (at least eighteen years of age).
4.11.4. When transporting a domestic animal permitted in paragraph 4.11.1 of these Rules, a container or rigid cage with air access and a strong lock must be used (for animals specified in paragraph 4.11.1.2, a reinforced cage/container structure in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 4.11.1.2). The size of the container (cage) must allow the animal to stand up to its full height and turn 360 degrees around its axis. The bottom of the container (cage) must be waterproof and covered with absorbent material, there must be a side along the perimeter of the bottom to prevent the absorbent material from spilling. The container (cage) must be equipped with handles for lifting and carrying it. If the container (cage) has wheels, they must be removed or fixed in a non-working position during transportation. The conditions for transporting domestic animals in the aircraft cabin under the seat are described in Section 4.11.8, the conditions for transporting animals on a passenger seat are described in Section 4.11.9.
4.11.5. When transporting birds, a closed container (cage) must be used, which must be covered with a dense light-proof fabric that prevents light from getting through. The container (cage) must have a locking device that prevents the container (cage) from opening spontaneously in flight. The bottom of the container (cage) must be waterproof and covered with absorbent material, there must be a side along the perimeter of the bottom that prevents the absorbent material from spilling. The container (cage) should be wide enough for the bird to turn around without fully spreading its wings. For comfort and imitation of the natural habitat, it is recommended to provide perches in the container (cage) for the birds to sit on.
4.11.6. The design of the container (cage) must meet the requirements of the IATA for the carriage of live animals/birds (Live Animals Regulations (LAR).
4.11.7. In case of carriage of animals/birds as checked baggage (in the baggage compartment of the aircraft), it is permitted to use only rigid containers (cages); the use of a soft carrier bag for carriage as checked baggage is not permitted.
4.11.8. Carriage in the passenger cabin of the aircraft under the seat:
4.11.8.1. In containers (cages, carrier bags) when placed under a passenger seat. The container (cage, carrier bag) with the animal must be placed strictly under the seat in front. It must not be located near emergency exits, in aisles or on luggage racks,
4.11.8.2. The maximum dimensions of the container (cage) must not exceed 45×30×25 cm (length × width × height),
4.11.8.3. The weight of the animal together with the carrier bag must not exceed 10 kg, subject to compliance with clause 4.11.4 of these Rules,
4.11.8.4. The animal must be kept inside a closed container for the entire time it is in the passenger cabin of the aircraft (during the flight, taxiing, boarding, disembarking),
4.11.8.5. Feeding animals is prohibited during the entire flight,
4.11.8.6. Transportation of animals and birds is permitted only in the economy class cabin, upon agreement with the Carrier. Transportation of domestic animals and birds is prohibited in the business class cabin, in seats of increased comfort (extra space seats) and on seats located in the rows near the emergency exits.
4.11.9. Transportation in the passenger cabin of the aircraft on a separate seat:
4.11.9.1. In rigid containers (cages) on a passenger seat, shall be placed strictly on the passenger seat of the aircraft near the window, next to the passenger transporting the animal (only in designated places). To ensure reliable fastening of the container (cage) on the passenger seat in the aircraft cabin, it is prohibited to transport animals/birds on the passenger seat in a soft carrier bag and container (cage) that do not meet the requirements of the Carrier:
4.11.9.2. The maximum dimensions of the container (cage) shall not exceed 60×40×40 cm (length × width × height).
4.11.9.3. The weight of the animal together with the container (cage) shall not exceed 23 kg.
4.11.9.4. A single ticket is issued for the passenger and the additional seat for transporting the pet/bird. Payment for the additional seat is made at the available economy class fare.
4.11.9.5. The free baggage allowance, hand baggage allowance and meals do not apply to additional space for transporting a pet/bird.
4.11.9.6. The animal must be inside a closed container for the entire time it is in the passenger cabin of the aircraft (during the flight, taxiing, boarding, disembarking).
4.11.9.7. Feeding animals during the entire flight is prohibited,
4.11.9.8. Animals may be transported in the economy class passenger cabin upon agreement with the Carrier. Transportation of domestic animals/birds with additional space in the business class cabin, in seats with increased comfort, in seats located in the rows near emergency exits, is prohibited.
4.11.10. A passenger transporting a pet/bird by air must present, when checking in for a passenger ticket, valid health documents for the pet/bird issued by the competent veterinary authorities, as well as other documents if required by the legislation of the country of departure, transit and destination airport. To fly within the Russian Federation, you must have a veterinary passport with the following marks:
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about a rabies vaccination received no earlier than 12 months and no later than 20 days before departure,
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about a clinical examination of the animal by a veterinarian no earlier than 14 days before departure.
Detailed information on the requirements for import / export / transit / transportation of domestic animals on the territory of the Russian Federation is available on the official website of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (ROSSELKHOZNADZOR).
4.11.11. The carrier limits the number of animals transported on one flight on board the aircraft:
4.11.11.1. In aircraft cabins, no more than 8 (eight) containers with animals can be transported on one flight (2 on the passenger seat of the aircraft, 6 under the passenger seat), in specially designated places near the portholes in the rear of the cabin;
4.11.11.2. In one container in the passenger cabin of an aircraft (as carry-on baggage) you can transport:
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no more than 2 (two) adult animals, if they get along well with each other, with a total weight together with the container (cage, carrier bag) of no more than 10 kg, subject to the container requirements specified in clause 4.11.4;
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no more than 3 (three) animals aged 8 weeks to 6 months from one litter, subject to the container requirements specified in paragraph 4.11.4.
4.11.11.3 No more than 3 (three) animals per flight may be transported in the baggage compartment of the aircraft. Transportation of antagonistic animals (cat, dog) in the same luggage compartment is prohibited.
4.11.11.4 One passenger may carry:
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1 (one) container (cage, carry-on bag) in the passenger cabin of the aircraft (as carry-on baggage) and 1 (one) container (cage) on a separate passenger seat;
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1 (one) container (cage, carry-on bag) in the passenger cabin of the aircraft (as carry-on baggage) or 1 (one) container (cage) on a separate passenger seat, and 1 (one) container (cage) in the baggage compartment of the aircraft (checked baggage).
Note: The carrier reserves the right to limit the number of animals/birds carried on one flight depending on the type of aircraft, flight route, commercial load, etc.
4.11.12. A guide dog accompanying a visually impaired passenger is transported in the aircraft cabin without a container, free of charge, in addition to the established free baggage allowance, subject to the following conditions:
4.11.12.1. Appropriate training, which is confirmed by the presence of a guide dog training certificate.
4.11.12.2. The animal has a collar, leash and muzzle.
4.11.12.3. Placing the animal at the owner's feet, the guide dog must be tied to the seat at the passenger's feet.
4.11.12.4. Feeding guide dogs during check-in and during the flight is prohibited.
4.11.12.5. Seats for a passenger accompanied by a guide dog, seats are provided at the back of the aircraft cabin.
4.11.12.6. The animal must not be located near emergency exits and in the aisles.
4.11.12.7. The number of guide dogs transported in the passenger cabin of an aircraft is determined depending on the number of passengers on board the aircraft from among disabled persons and other persons with limited mobility in accordance with the carrier's rules.
4.11.13. A service dog may be transported in the passenger cabin of an aircraft with the consent of the carrier upon presentation to the carrier of a document confirming that the passenger accompanying the service dog is an employee of the canine service of the federal executive body and a document confirming the special training of the service dog.
4.11.13.1. A service dog transported in the cabin of an aircraft must have a collar and a muzzle and be tied to the seat at the feet of the passenger accompanying it.
4.11.13.2. A seat for a passenger with a dog is provided in accordance with paragraph 4.11.17 of these Airline Rules.
4.11.14. Pets/birds are accepted for carriage on condition that the passenger assumes full responsibility for them. The carrier shall not be liable for any damage caused to third parties by such animals/birds, and shall not be liable to such passenger in the event of refusal to import or transport such animals/birds through any country or territory.
4.11.15. The passenger is obliged to comply with all requirements of the Carrier, and is obliged to compensate the Carrier for all losses and additional expenses in the event of damage caused by a pet/bird to the aircraft, baggage of other passengers, health and/or life of other passengers.
4.11.16. Online check-in of a passenger with an animal is prohibited. Payment for the transportation of animals on the aircraft is made in accordance with the established tariffs of the Carrier.
Tariffs for the carriage of animals on aircraft are set in accordance with the established Rules for the application of tariffs of the Carrier.
4.11.17. In the interests of safety, passengers transporting pets / birds are provided with specially designated seats in the passenger cabin of the aircraft in accordance with the requirements of the Airline's rules:
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Seats in the emergency exit row are not provided.
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Seats in the same block of seats with passengers with children, passengers with limited mobility, or passengers transporting other animals are not provided.
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In the event of non-compliance by passengers with the requirements for the carriage of animals by air (in the passenger cabin of the aircraft, in the baggage compartment of the aircraft), the Carrier refuses such carriage.
4.11.18. Transportation of animals and birds on the Airline's flights is carried out taking into account the requirements of regulatory documents:
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IATA Live Animals Regulations (hereinafter referred to as LAR),
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Order of the Ministry of Transport of Russia dated 28.06.2007 № 82 "On approval of the Federal Aviation Rules "General rules for air transportation of passengers, baggage, cargo and requirements for servicing passengers, consignors, consignees" with subsequent amendments,
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"Washington Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora" (CITES), signed in 1975.
Note: The airline has the right to refuse to transport animals if the requirements of the legislation of the Russian Federation and other countries are not met, or if the cargo and documents do not meet the established requirements.
4.11.19. Transportation of infected animals is prohibited.
4.11.20. The weight of the animal together with the container (cage) when transported in the baggage compartment of the aircraft must not exceed 50 kg.
4.11.21. Transporting animals in a wire container is prohibited.
4.11.22. Sender's responsibilities when presenting live animals for shipment as cargo:
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Complete the Sender's Certificate for Live Animals (Appendix 5)
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When presenting for delivery to AVI for transportation, the sender is obliged to ensure full compliance of the cargo and accompanying documents requirements of the IATA Live Animals Regulations, including:
— provide evidence that the animal being shipped is healthy;
— provide evidence of the animal's special condition (newborn, pregnant - in the case of such a condition);
— provide evidence that the animal was sedated;
— provide a 24-hour emergency telephone number for contacting the responsible person in necessary cases;
— present all relevant documents required by LAR (including CITES documents and permits from transit and destination countries in established cases);
— present the animal in an appropriate container, with markings and signs applied to it;
— if the animal must be fed / watered during transportation, the relevant instructions must be attached to the cargo documents, the instructions and food must be attached to the containers with the animals;
— notify the recipient of the cargo arrival time. Notification is made after the cargo is confirmed for shipment, any change must be reported additionally.
— comply with the requirements of paragraph 1.2 of LAR.
— book the carriage of cargo and obtain proper confirmation in accordance with the procedure in force in the Airline.
4.11.23. Requirements for containers with live animals when shipped as cargo:
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Containers in which live animals are transported must comply with the requirements of Part 8 LAR (Live Animals Regulations IATA), including the following:
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the size of the container (cage) must not exceed the dimensions LxWxH 102 x 72 x 76 cm.;
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the device, appearance, materials and its construction comply with the Container requirements of Part 8 LAR (Live Animals Regulations IATA), established for the given species of animal(s);
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the strength of the container corresponds to that prescribed in the specific Container requirement;
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the container is made of non-toxic materials;
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the container is safe for the animal;
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the container is clean, there are no leaks;
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the container dimensions correspond to the animal's dimensions (the animal can stand and turn normally);
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ventilation appropriate to the size of the animals is provided on at least 3 sides (if specified in the LAR Container Requirement);
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the door (if specified in the LAR Container Requirement) is made in the form of a grate or screen with openings;
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the floor of the container is covered with absorbent / sorbent material (wood shavings, peat or sawdust), the use of hay or straw is undesirable, since some countries prohibit their import.
4.11.24. When handing over the animal to the Carrier at check-in for the flight, the passenger must inspect the animal to check the condition of the animal, the container / cage and locking devices.
4.11.25. The carrier shall not be liable for any injury, loss, delay in delivery, illness or death of animals/birds, as well as in the event of refusal to import them or to carry them through any country or territory.