IPATA Mission Statement
The International Pet and Animal Transportation Association is a non-profit trade association of independent members who are dedicated to the safe and humane transport of pets and other animals.
IPATA Overview
The International Pet and Animal Transportation Association (IPATA), the non-profit trade organization dedicated to the care and welfare of pets and animals during transport, supports air travel for pets through commercial airlines cargo systems as being the safest, most expedient and humane means of moving animals throughout the United States and around the world.
IPATA has become a global network of more than 447 member companies in 84 countries across the world. IPATA members ship millions of pets each year and can provide countless stories of shipments that went completely as planned, where the animal reached its destination happy and healthy and was reunited with its owners. IPATA works with local governments, policymakers, and the airlines directly to make sure pet travel is as safe as possible.
IPATA Members Around the World
More than 447 Members Offices
84 Countries
IPATA Conference Stats
2018 Conference
Melbourne, Australia
131 Companies
201 Attendees
35 Countries
2017 Conference
Dallas, Tx, USA
147 Companies
247 Attendees
38 Countries
2016 Conference
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
114 Companies
193 Attendees
41 Countries
2015 Conference
Rome, Italy
134 Companies
232 Attendees
42 Countries
Press Releases and Statements
- IPATA Response to DOT Statement on Emotional Support Animals IPATA 8/14/2019
- What Pet Owners Need to Know in Preparation of BREXIT IPATA Press Release 3/5/2019
- Beware: Holiday Pet Scams IPATA Press Release 11/9/2018
- United Will Fly Barred Pets Home If They Originally Sent Them Overseas Stars and Stripes (May 30, 2018)
- IPATA Response to United Airlines PetSafe Announcement (5/2/2018)
- Statement From the International Pet and Animal Transportation Association on the United Airlines PetSafe Temporary Ban (3/20/2018)
- Professional Pet Shippers Applaud Delta Airlines for New Policy (1/19/2018)
- Holiday Pet Scams a Concern For Families Worldwide (12/11/2017)
- Professional Pet Shippers From Across the World Gather in Dallas for International Conference (10/9/2017)
- IPATA Statement: Addressing the Safety of Pets (2/17/2017)
IPATA and Members in the News
- Americans Spending Billions On Pet Travel And Boarding Forbes 2/22/19
- Top dog Air France KLM is the Cat's Whiskers for Pet Transport Air Cargo News 11/13/18
- JFK Airport: Top 10 Pet Travel Tips from The ARK Albany Times Union (11/5/18)
- Best Practices for Traveling with Your Pet Travel & Leisure 7/5/18
- Ask the Vet with Derek Huntington Sirius Radio 8/3/18
- Cargolux in Jakarta Race Horse Charter Flight Air Cargo News 8/21/18
- United Implements 'PetSafe' Policies NBC Oregon (6/20/18)
- United Will Fly Barred Pets Home If They Originally Sent Them Overseas Stars and Stripes (5/30/18)
- Military Members Stationed Overseas Fret as Flying Pets Home Gets Harder Washington Post (6/7/18)
- New United Policy Bans Breeds, Sizes -- and Has No Military Exceptions Military.com (5/2/18)
- Jakpost guide to all about pets Jakarta Post India (4/15/18)
- Recent Airline Animal Incidents Are Not the Norm: Data NBCDFW.COM (4/4/2018)
- United Suspends Pet-Shipping Service After Dog's Death The Yeshiva World (3/21/2018)
- United Airlines Suspends Pet Shipments, But What If you Already Have a Reservation? Los Angeles Times 3/21/2018)
- United Suspends New Bookings For Pets in Cargo After Loading 3 Dogs Onto Wrong Flights Chicago Tribune (3/20/2018)
- How Much Does it Cost to Travel With a Pet? Gulf News (3/10/18)
- When Flying With your Pet, Going The Proper Route Can Come With a Steep Cost The Washinton Post (3/9/2018)
- LI Firm can ship Fido to Dubai or Fluffy to Beijing Newsday (1/24/18)
- Delta Air Lines Tightens Rules for Service and Support Animals The New York Times (1/19/2018)
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