Last update: January 9, 2020
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 487 Members Offices
90 Countries
IPATA Conference Stats
2019 Conference
Chicago, Illinois, USA
171 Companies
290 Attendees
46 Countries
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 Statement on COVID 19 IPATA 8/14/2019
- 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
- 16 Questions About Flying with Your Pet in the U.S., Answered Washington Post
- Americans Spending Billions On Pet Travel And Boarding Forbes 2/22/19
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Contact Information Communication Director: Kim Cunnigham Email: Tel: +1 781-223-4042 Phone calls regarding shipments or scams will not be returned. Skype: kim.cunningham.csc IPATA Office: +1 (903) 769-2267
