Travel with a pet

Travelling smart with pets

Cat and dogs

General conditions of carriage

Your pet must be at least 4 months old. You must find out about the phytosanitary acceptance conditions of the destination and transit country. All your pet’s vaccinations must be up-to-date and valid, and on the day you fly, you must present at check-in:

• A rabies certificate issued by your vet (certificate not older than 1 year and more than 1 month).
  This certicate is not mandatory to/from Fort-de-France, Pointe-à-Pitre and Reunion Island;
• An identification marking or electronic identification chip certificate;
• The up-to-date health record or passport for your animal;
• A good health certificate from within 5 days of the travel date. If your stay is for more than 15 days, this certificate must be issued by the veterinary authorities of the destination country (include in your passport, for intra-community flights, including to and from French Overseas Departments ).

Please note

From October 11th, 2019 Corsair does not accepts anymore for travel in hold the following 4 breeds of dogs :

• French Bulldogs;
• English Bulldogs;
• Pugs;
• Boston Terriers.

And also

• Please note : carrying pets in cabin to/from Mauritius is prohibited;
• Special conditions for carrying Bull mastiffs, Bull terriers, Cane Corso, German shepherds, Argentinean sheepdogs, Bordeaux sheepdogs, Fila Brasileiro, Fila de Sao miguel, Matin de Naples and Canaries sheepdogs or Presa Canario:
  • The owner or passenger travelling with the dog must be an adult;
  • The owner must provide proof of the breed of the animal via a birth certificate, a pedigree or LOF (French Origins Book, a register created in 1885 listing the origins of French pedigree dogs), issued by the Central Canine Society.

Preparing properly for your pet’s trip

To ensure optimum travel conditions for your pet, we suggest you follow the advice below:

• Avoid carrying it for too long in your car boot just before boarding. Give it some exercise just before putting it in its cage;
• Think about feeding your pet several hours before the flight (4 to 6 hours) to prevent the digestive phase from occurring during the flight;
• Remember to give it a drink just before departure to prevent excessive dehydration during the flight;
• We recommend not giving it any medicines or tranquilisers. Ask your vet for advice on this subject. Cover the bottom of its cage with an absorbent material, such as a blanket;
• Do not hesitate to put a piece of your clothing in its cage. Since it has your scent, your pet will be less stressed during the flight.

Your pet must be kept in the container throughout the flight, and it remains under your entire responsibility.

Everything you need to know about carrying a pet in the cabin (animal weighing less than 5kg)

In the cabin, you can travel with only one pet. And if you are accompanied by someone else carrying a pet, you will be separated on-board, for safety reasons. 
The pet is your responsibility throughout the flight.

Attention

• Your pet is not included in your cabin allowance. You must pay the following allowance fee :
• € 50 between Paris and Pointe-à-Pitre, Fort-de-France, Reunion island.
• € 100 between Paris and Montréal, Abidjan.
• Carrying pets in the cabin to/from Mauritius island, Saint Lucia, Saint Barthelemy or San Marteen is prohibited.

Your pet must be kept in a regulatory container locked throughout the flight:

• This container must be equipped with an appropriate locking system and air holes. It must not exceed hand luggage dimensions, so that it can be placed under your seat (length + width + depth = 115 cm maximum);
• Upon departure from Orly, Pointe-à-Pitre, Fort-de-France and Reunion, you can buy a regulatory container (length + width + depth = 115 cm maximum) for € 50;
• The maximum authorised weight of the pet and its container is 5kg. Above this weight, your pet will need to travel in the hold.

If your dog is a guide dog, it will be allowed in the cabin provided that it does not occupy a seat, is properly muzzled, harnessed and kept on the lead.
It will travel free of charge, and as for all pets, you will need to make a prior request at least 72 h before departure. 

Contact Corsair Customer Service at the number at the bottom of the page.

Everything you need to know about carrying a pet in the hold

Attention

• Your pet is not included in your cabin allowance. You must pay the following allowance fee :
• € 100 between Paris and  and Pointe-à-Pitre, Fort-de-France, Reunion island.
• € 200 between Paris and Montréal, Mauritius island, or Abidjan.

The maximum authorised weight of the pet and its container is 50kg. Above this weight, your pet will need to travel by Cargo.  Click here to have more information on the freight service. 
Your pet must be placed in a rigid plastic cage without wheels, approved for air transport. Metal cages are prohibited. Your pet's cage must be as solid as possible and not show any sign of deterioration: even a minimal slit, missing pieces (etc.); otherwise, it will be automatically rejected at check-in.

For safety reasons, we advise following the rules below:

• The cage must be solidly assembled (e.g. bolt-locked);
• Metal doors should be favoured over plastic doors (since they can be easily chewed/bent/deformed by the pet);
• The strongest doors have 4 metal rods attaching the door to the cage;
• Ensure that the door locking mechanism is strong and effective;
• No wheels: Corsair will reject any cages on wheels.

Cages approved and accepted by Corsair

(A)The door must have a central locking system that locks the two locking points
simultaneously at the top and bottom of the door.
(B)The door hinges must be at least 1.6 cm horizontal ledge above and below
the door.
(C)The two parts of the hull required to be maintained by bolts. Any other means
of fastening side is strictly prohibited.
The animal must be able to stand, head fully erect, without touching the top of
the box. It must also be able to turn around and lie down comfortably.

Non-compliant cages and not accepted by Corsair

Corsair would like to inform you that since 14 January 2008, we no longer sell cages at our departure points.
You can carry up to two pets in the same cage, as long as they are of similar weight and breed, and used to living together. The maximum weight of the each animal must not exceed 14kg.You will have to pay the allowance fee twice, which is 2x100€ or 2x 200€ according to your destination.

Above this weight, your pets will need to travel by cargo or separately.

Birds

General conditions of carriage

To be able to travel with your pet on board one of our aircraft, you must make a booking with our teams at least 72 h before departure,

Contact Corsair Customer Service at the number at the bottom of the page.

Before departure, you must find out about the phytosanitary acceptance conditions of the destination and transit country.
At check-in, you must present an international health certificate for pet transit. This certificate is issued by the veterinary authorities, and declares that your pet has been examined and recognised free of any clinical sign of disease.

Your bird must be at least 2 months old;
His tattoo certificate and veterinary certificate must be up to date (if applicable for the type of bird);
He must be up to date in his vaccinations; 
The certificate of good health must be issued at least 5 days before departure.

Everything you need to know about carrying birds in the cabin

If your pet is a companion bird, it can travel in the cabin or hold. NB: some breeds of bird are not authorised. If you are in any doubt, please  contact us .
If it travels in the cabin, it must be placed in a covered metal cage (length + width + depth = 115 cm maximum).
Your pet is not included in your cabin luggage allowance, so you will need to pay the following allowance fee :

• € 50 between Paris and Pointe-à-Pitre, Fort-de-France, Reunion island;
• € 100 between Paris and Montréal, or Abidjan

2 birds can share the same cage in the cabin, provided that their combined weight does not exceed 5 kilos, and that their cage remains within the cabin luggage dimensions ((length + width + depth = 115 cm maximum).

Above this weight, your bird will need to travel in the hold instead of the cabin.

Everything you need to know about carrying birds in the hold

If your bird travels in the hold (animal weighing more than 5kg), you will need to pay the following allowance fee :

• € 100 between Paris and  and Pointe-à-Pitre, Fort-de-France, Reunion island;
• € 200 between Paris and Montréal, Mauritius island, or Abidjan

Please note

Certain breeds are protected by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES), and are authorised for travel by cargo only. Please refer to our section “unaccompanied luggage”.

Rodents

General conditions of carriage

To be able to travel with your pet on board one of our aircraft, you must make a booking with our teams at least 72 h before departure.

Contact Corsair Customer Service at the number at the bottom of the page.
 
Before departure, you must find out about the phytosanitary acceptance conditions of the destination and transit country.

Please note

Rodents are deemed prolific species and pests, and so are refused entry in many countries.
At check-in, you must present the following documents:

• Up-to-date and valid vaccination certificate;
• A good health certificate from within 5 days of the travel date.
  If your stay is for more than 15 days, this certificate must be issued by the veterinary authorities of the destination country;
• International health certificate for pet transit. This certificate is issued by the health authorities, and declares that your pet has been examined and recognised free of any clinical sign of disease;

Special case of ferrets - you must also present:

• Proof that the ferret comes from a farm or pet shop;
• The health record, showing the identification mark or electronic identification chip;
• A certificate stating that the animal’s anal glands have been removed.
  Animals born after July 2004 will not be allowed on-board (this operation was prohibited in Europe at that time).

Please note

Ferrets must be vaccinated against canine distemper. If travelling in the cabin, they must be carried in a cylindrical container specially designed for this species and available from pet shops.

Everything you need to know about carrying rodents in the cabin

If your pet is a small rodent (hamster, small rabbit, guinea pig, white mouse, domestic rat), it may travel with you in the cabin in an appropriate cage, where it will be kept throughout the flight. 
The pet remains entirely under your responsibility, and you must report its presence to the chief flight attendant when you board, and show it to them again upon arrival at your destination. 

Attention

• Your pet is not included in your cabin luggage allowance. You must pay the following allowance fee:
• € 50 between Paris and Pointe-à-Pitre, Fort-de-France, Reunion island;
• € 100 between Paris and Montréal, or Abidjan;
• The rodent must be placed in a hard plastic cage with an access hatch on the top part, not accessible to the animal even standing on its hind legs;
• The container must not exceed cabin luggage dimensions (width + length + height = 115 cm maximum, with maximum length 56 cm / maximum width 45 cm / maximum depth 20 cm);
• If you wish to carry two rodents, you can put them in the same cage in the cabin, if their combined weight does not exceed 5kg, and if the cage is still big enough to provide them with sufficient living room. If you exceed the cabin allowance, your rodent must travel in the hold.

Everything you need to know about carrying rodents in the hold

Your pet is not included in your hold luggage allowance. You must pay the following allowance fee

• € 100 between Paris and Pointe-à-Pitre, Fort-de-France, Reunion island;
• € 200 between Paris and Montréal, Mauritius island, or Abidjan.

Containers used for carrying dogs and cats may be used for carrying rodents in the hold under the following conditions:

• The floor is covered with a layer of absorbent material;
• The door and vents are covered with a fine metal mesh;
• The door must be locked at the top and bottom to prevent accidental opening.

For other pets

To be able to travel with your pet on board one of our aircraft, you must make a booking with our teams at least 72 h before departure.

Contact Corsair Customer Service at the number at the bottom of the page.

Special case

Cold-blooded animals, even small ones, are not accepted in the cabin, and must travel in the hold. 
For any information about the conditions for accepting and carrying pets.

Contact Corsair Customer Service at the number at the bottom of the page.

Attention

Certain breeds are protected by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES), and are authorised for travel by cargo only. 
By way of example, if you wish to carry large quantities of poultry such as hens, chicks, pheasants, ostriches, etc.; or goats, sheep, non-poisonous snakes, iguanas, tortoises, lizards, squirrels, etc., we would ask you to refer to our section on Click here to have more information on the unaccompanied luggage.