IPATA recognizes the importance our airline partners play in the transport of family pets. IPATA members publicly recognize their top choices as the Best Pet Shipping Airlines in each region. Members vote for the airline within their region and then FROM their region to each of the other regions in the world in each of five areas:

Separate awards are given to the best pet shipping airline in the Americas, in Asa/Oceania, in Europe and in the Middle East/Africa regions based on the IPATA member airline with the most votes in each region.

IPATA applauds the following member airlines that are truly exceptional in the quality of pet transportation services they provide to our industry.

Emirates Sky Cargo Receives Best Pet Shipping Airline Award for

2^nd Year in a Row from Industry Experts

For the second year in a row, the International Pet and Animal Transportation Association (IPATA) has awarded its Best Pet Shipping Airline Award to Emirates Sky Cargo for the Middle East/Africa Region. IPATA presented the 2019 awards at its International Conference in Chicago, which was attended by 290 industry experts representing 46 countries worldwide.

Members of IPATA vote for the best pet shipping airlines within their regions based on the airline reliability, communication and how well they comply with the Live Animal Regulations (LAR).

“IPATA members trust Emirates Sky Cargo for quality pet transportation services and direct communication,” says Simon Jackson, IPATA President. “Millions of animals move every year, and it is crucial for the pet transporters to have strong, trusting relationships with the airlines. We are partners in this industry and work together so pets can travel safely.”

All pets traveling as cargo with Emirates fly under Emirates SkyCargo. Traveling pets are offered the highest standard of care with SkyCargo through their special facilities (in Dubai) and dedicated staff members. All of SkyCargo’s processes and facilities were developed with the intention of making traveling pets feel safe and comfortable, while also providing their owners with a stress-free experience.

Lufthansa Airlines Receives Best Pet Shipping Airline Award for

2^nd Year in a Row from Industry Experts

For the second year in a row, the International Pet and Animal Transportation Association (IPATA) has awarded its Best Pet Shipping Airline Award to Lufthansa Airlines. This year they were honored in three regions: the Americas, Asia/Oceania, and European regions; while last year they received the award for the Americas and European regions. IPATA presented the 2019 awards at its International Conference in Chicago, which was attended by 290 industry experts representing 46 countries worldwide.

Members of IPATA vote for the best pet shipping airlines within their regions based on the airline reliability, communication and how well they comply with the Live Animal Regulations (LAR).

“IPATA members trust Lufthansa Airlines for quality pet transportation services and a variety of flight options around the globe,” says Simon Jackson, IPATA President. “Millions of animals move every year, and it is crucial for the pet transporters to have strong, trusting relationships with the airlines. We are partners in this industry and work together so pets can travel safely.”

Lufthansa Cargo ranks among the world’s leading air freight carriers. Lufthansa Cargo has operated one of the world’s largest and most advanced animal stations at its hub, Frankfort, offering animal guests a unique service. The Frankfurt Animal Lounge combines all areas – handling, animal coordination and veterinary services – under one roof. More than a billion animals of all kinds have already been hosted over the years.