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Flying large dogs on TAP Airlines

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mfitch5998

12/13/2016 08:04 EST

Hello all,
my wife and I are going to retire to Portugal next year and we will be bringing our dogs, both about 70 lb (32 kg). We will be flying TAP airlines to Lisbon and the dogs will fly in cargo as there is a limit to the weight of dog/crate that is allowed to fly in the hold.

Does anyone have any experience with TAP and transporting dogs? We have never flown our dogs anywhere before, do you have any advice or things that we should know in advance? How did your dog(s) do on your trip?

Thanks in advance for your help.

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beeg1234

12/13/2016 08:29 EST

In Oct we flew on TAP from Miami to Lisbon with our 14kg Frenchie in the main cabin because she is small enough in a soft carry case under the front seat.

The key is to make sure you get the USDA certification so your dog(s) can enter Portugal. Your vet can explain the process. Your USDA & vet health certification has to be within 10 days of your departure & arrival into Portugal. USDA requires an appointment so make sure you make the appointment then get the health certificate from your vet to bring to USDA. But talk to your vet asap to are sure the vaccinations are appropriate.

Once you land in Portugal, the designated vet at Lisbon airport will inspect your documentation & scan the microchip(s) for record. It was an easy process - it just seems complicated in writing. Let us know if you have questions. We're. Happy to help when it comes to pets!

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Portoexpat

12/14/2016 14:49 EST

I often Fly w dogs overseas, can you send me private message and I can explain how ...Jude

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mfitch5998

12/15/2016 10:36 EST

Thanks all for the information. If anyone else has experience with this subject, please chime in.

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