On both scheduled and charter flights of "Shirak Avia", passengers are permitted to transport animals (small breeds of dogs/cats) in the local compartments, provided that the combined weight of the animal and its container does not exceed 8 kg and that the container's dimensions (in the sum of three) do not exceed 115 cm. In addition, the maximum height of the container must not exceed 25 cm (if the size is exceeded, the animal will be transported as luggage). The animal should be placed in a container/transportation bag with air availability; its bottom should be waterproof and covered with an absorbent material. Within the perimeter of the bottom there should be an edge excluding the spread of the absorbent material. It is prohibited to open the container/transportation bag and take out the animal during the flight. Each passenger is permitted to carry one animal on each flight.
- The transportation is done taking into consideration the restrictions of the destination country.
- The Air Company "SHIRAK AVIA" accepts for transportation as baggage tame/domestic dogs/cats and domestic birds of small species.
- Transport of animals and birds by "SHIRAK AVIA" aircrafts is done according to the preliminary agreement with the air company, as well as with the permission of the destination countries.
- Animals and birds are not subject to the free baggage allowance. There is a charge for the transport of animals and birds, which amounts to 50 Euros. The exception is the transportation of guide dogs (accompanying passengers who lack vision/hearing) and service animals.
- The issues related to the transport of animals (birds) to any country are regulated by the legislation of the given state. For detailed information we recommend you to apply to the consulate of the country which will be the entry/exit or transit point for your pet.
- "SHIRAK AVIA" is not responsible for the lack and/or your incorrect issuance of the documents required for an animal (bird) transportation.
- You should inform the air company or its authorized agent about the transportation of an animal (bird) when booking or purchasing a passenger ticket.
- If you are flying with an animal (bird) you should have and submit at the check-in of the ticket the effective documents (certificates) on the health of the animal (bird) issued by the competent veterinary bodies, as well as other documents required by the flights or transit country in case of international flights.
When transported as baggage an animal (a bird) should be placed in a container (cage).
The container (cages) should meet the following requirements:
- sufficient sizes
- rigid framework (soft carrying is not permitted)
- access for air and a firm lock;
- the bottom of the container (cage) should be waterproof and covered by an absorbent material;
- along the bottom perimeter there should an edge excluding the spreading of the absorbent material;
- birds' cages should be covered with a thick lightproof cloth;
- experimental animals are not allowed for transportation
Guide dogs accompanying passengers with sight/hearing impairment are carried onboard the aircrafts of "SHIRAK AVIA" free of charge in addition to the defined standards for free of charge baggage transportation in case a corresponding training is available which is certified by a certificate. Such a dog should have a collar and a muzzle and it should be tied to the seat beside the feet of its master.
"SHIRAK AVIA" will transport your animals and birds in case you take all the responsibility for them. The Air Company does not bear any responsibility for the bodily injury, disease or death of such animals and birds, as well as in case of refusing to transport them or in case of their transportation to/across the border during the flight.
You should follow all the requirements of the air company and are obliged to reimburse to "SHIRAK AVIA" all the damages and additional costs in case the animal (bird) causes a damage to the aircraft, the baggage of other passengers, health and/or life of the passengers.
In case of transporting a dog as baggage no restrictions are applied as to their breed .