Airlines that accept very large dogs to North Cyprus

tracy


Joined: 08/09/2007
Posts: 390

Message Posted:
12/08/2009 17:48

Could someone please help me, I am trying to find an airline from Manchester to North Cyprus

that will accept my dog.

She is an English Mastiff and Cta will not accept her she is too tall (34 inches)



I would really appreciate any help whatsoever!



Thank you Tracy

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
12/08/2009 17:57

Tracy.



I am sorry to say that I do not think you will be in luck.



The problem is the height of the cargo hold door as I recall it is about 2 inches less than your pet and that does not even allow for the height of the travelling kennel. Turkish would not be likely to accept as there is a change of aircraft involved as well.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
12/08/2009 18:01

Tracy, I had the same problem with my Dobermann Pinscher; from Holland to TRNC. Turkish Airlines could transport the dog from Schiphol Airport to Istanbul, but there the CTA-problem (Istanbul -> Ercan began). I was told the CTA planes were not able to transport the dog because of "an air problem in the belly of the plane". I ended up driving from Holland to TRNC, 5 days I'd rather not remember in detail...



But things may have changed. Why don't you ask KAR for advise?



This is KAR's email address (hope it's still the right one): kar@kyreniaanimalrescue.org

Mob: 05338694098 Land line: 03928153390

Web site: http://www.kyreniaanimalrescue.org



Good luck with your dog!

tracy


Joined: 08/09/2007
Posts: 390

Message Posted:
12/08/2009 18:51

Thank you both, I thought it was fine as Airpets gave me a quote to get her there from her measurements a while ago, but now say she is too tall.

Dont know what to do I cannot leave her here whatsoever!!!

Thanks again to you both

Tracy

DutchCrusader



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Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
12/08/2009 19:01

Tracy, it's none of my business, but don't forget to do all the paperwork the TRNC demands for an imported dog. And do it on time! It took quite some time in Holland, so I suppose it will be the same in the UK.

tracy


Joined: 08/09/2007
Posts: 390

Message Posted:
12/08/2009 19:14

Thanks Dutch dont mind doing all of the paperwork that they demand, if only I could get her there, cannot see a way around any of the rules with flying her into North Cyprus.

Thanks again

Tracy

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
12/08/2009 19:14

Tracy - if you contact me off board - not tonight though maybe through Skype to flightholiday , 0871 855 2925 or to info@flightholiday.co.uk we can chat and I with more information I might (might underlined) be able to help find an alternative, creative solution.



We are not the very experienced airpets (so would have tried to approach the problem before as most times there is a learning curve and we check) NB I have been told so far the firm we use were better priced too.

tracy


Joined: 08/09/2007
Posts: 390

Message Posted:
12/08/2009 19:17

Thank you for your reply and help I will contact you tomorrow

Regards Tracy

fire starter


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Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
12/08/2009 19:59

hi tracy

try and speak with dave newton 01842-860432 he transports animals around the world and is very good at what he does. he is at pine farm kennels based in mildenhall suffolk, close to stansted airport.

if anyone can get your dog here , he can.

Tinkie


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
12/08/2009 20:45

Hi Tracy



I brought my boxer over 5 yrs ago. Defra have rules that say how much space there has to be around the dog and my boxer was too tall to have the stated amount above her with the crate being able to get through the cargo door. I spoke to the people near Heathrow who make the containers...it may actually be airpets but I cant remember...Any how I took my dog up to see them and they measured her and made a container which was longer than the normal ones, and although she was able to stand up and turn around it wasnt as tall as Defra stated it should be. She was comfortable in it, they only charged me marginally more than a standard sized one and everyone was happy! Perhaps give them a ring and see if its possible to take the dog along to them to see what they can come up with..I didnt use air pets to transport her as my dog went as excess baggage, but they were really helpful. good luck

barbaros


Joined: 03/06/2009
Posts: 171

Message Posted:
12/08/2009 23:23

Hi



We had the same problem when we arranged for our dogs to come over.



We used Par air and they found a way round the CTA height problem



Hopoe this helps



Regards

Barbaros

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
13/08/2009 01:53

I think the rule applies to any terriers. I just thank god i got my staffi bfore they changed the rules.All the advice above to my knowledge is right. Yoy now have contact nmbers etc and we are all available to offer support xx Having said all that Lulubell broght in an english bull terrier and got another here so maybe its all changed xxxxxx

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
13/08/2009 10:53

can't you say the dog is 31" and bung him in a 31" crate, he'll probably be lying down most of the time anyway...



I'm sure they ain't going to yank him out the crate and measure him....



Afterall, what's 3" (as Garry Monger once said to his Wife....)

tracy


Joined: 08/09/2007
Posts: 390

Message Posted:
13/08/2009 19:14

thank you to you all for the information

Regards Tracy