Boliviana de Aviacion Pet Policies
Pets in Cargo Hold on Boliviana de Aviacion (BoA Airlines)
Boliviana de Aviacion may accept your pet for transport in the cargo hold of the plane, as long as your pet meets all of the requirements for transportation and certifications for the destination you will be traveling to. The airline reserves the right to refuse transportation of any pet upon inspection at the airport.
You MUST reserve a spot for your pet ahead of time - to do so, you must contact Boliviana de Aviacion call center or a sales agent with the breed and weight of your pet, as well as the size of your pet carrier. You will be immediately notified whether or not your pet will be accepted or not, as there is limited space for pets on every flight. The reservation for your pet must be made a MINIMUM of 72 hours before your flight, although we recommend to make the reservation as early as possible as space is limited.
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Breeds of Dogs and Cats with Special Acceptance Rules
Boliviana de Aviacion does not accept for transportation in the cargo hold Brachycephalic breeds of dogs and cats, as the anatomy of their skulls means they are at higher risk of respiratory issues during transportation. This applies for both Domestic and International flights. These breeds may only be transported in the cabin as long as the pet meets all other conditions of transportation, the flight is shorter than 4 hours, and a disclaimer releasing the airline from liability is signed.
Breeds that are considered as "Potentially Dangerous" breeds are accepted only when transported in a reinforced carrier and with the dog wearing a muzzle. The list of breeds considered as "Potentially Dangerous" includes, but may not be limited to, the following:
Bull Mastiff
Bull Terrier
Doberman
Argentinian Dogo
Dogo Burdeus
Brazilian Fila
Akita Inu Great Japanese Dog
PitBull
Canary Presa
Rottweiller
American Staffordshire Terrier
English Mastiff
Tosa Inu
Napolitan Mastin
Choosing a Pet Carrier
Boliviana de Aviacion requires that your pet carrier allows your pet to stand, lie down, and turn around without difficulty. It must be made of a durable material, that is resistant, safe and comfortable with good ventilation. The door/gate must be lockable to prevent from accidentally opening while being handled or in the cargo hold.
Required Documentation for Travelling with Your Pet
It is important to have prepared and to present the appropriate documentation for flying with your pet on Boliviana de Aviacion.
When flying on Domestic Routes within Bolivia, you must present a Rabies Vaccination certificate. This means a Canine or Feline rabies vaccination card, granted by a Zoonosis Municipal Center (CEMZOO) or the Vaccination Certificate issued by a Veterinary Establishment registered by SENASAG. It is essential that the vaccine has been applied at least one month before the flight and with one year as the expiration date.
For international travel please check to ensure the proper documentation required for your pet for the country you are flying to/from, as well as any countries through which you will be connecting, and any potential pet quarantine requirements upon arrival. In addition to any national requirements, Boliviana de Aviacion will require the following items to accept your pet for transport:
1. International Zoosanitary Certificate. Document issued by the official Sanitary Service of the country of origin or origin of the animal. The validity periods of this document will depend on the regulations of each country.
2. Health report issued by a veterinarian: The report will be valid for 10 days from its date of issue.
3. Vaccination Card: Vaccination certificate against rabies. The vaccine must be applied between 30 days to 01 year before boarding.
4. Microchip / tattoo (to/from Spain): The microchip implanted in the body of the animal or the tattoo behind the ear, containing an alphanumeric identification code. The owner must present the corresponding label at the time of check-in.
5. Certificate of Serology (to/from Spain): Provided after sending a blood sample of the animal to one of the two laboratories accredited by the European Union (EU) or another laboratory also accredited by the European Community abroad. IMPORTANT: 90 days must necessarily pass from the date of blood sampling until the animals boarding.
6) Certificate of vaccination against bacteria and parasites: Included in the vaccination card, it must be valid within the periodicity indicated in the card. [AMZ asins='B00QHC01C2,B00AAPGA2W,B000633ZOY,B0B77BRG75']