IATA Approved Pet Crates | Cat & Dog Kennels

IATA Compliant Travel

Over 30 years of airfreight experience has allowed the Tailwings team to fully understand the need when transporting pets in the air. We offer the most appropriate cases and equipment to ensure a smooth and comforting experience for your cat or dog, at all times.

As pet travel specialists, we supply IATA compliant pet crates for air travel. The kennels are available in a range of different sizes to suit your cat or dog. We can also provide custom made wooden pet crates for air travel again to IATA approved standards, that provide both safety and comfort whilst in the air.

Airline approved kennels for dogs and cats

Our experienced team is happy to assist you in selecting the ideal crate, ensuring that your dog or cat has ample space and comfort during their journey. With a truly extensive range of IATA approved kennels, we can cater to all needs – from the smallest puppies or kittens to the largest dog breeds. Along with comfort, these crates also ensure the necessary level of safety, so you can relax and not worry about your pet’s wellbeing during the flight.

TailWings’ IATA approved travel crates are suitable for pets of all breeds and sizes. You can be confident that even the most exotic pet will travel with comfort.

IATA crate requirements

Our crates for airline travel fully meet IATA Live Animal Regulations standards, which means that each crate has:

Precise, well-calculated dimensions
Durable construction materials
An internal water container
Optional veterinary-grade bedding
Proper ventilation

Correct sizing of airline approved pet crates

Choosing the right crate size for air travel is essential for your pet’s comfort and safety, as well as for airline approval. Your pet should be able to stand fully upright, sit comfortably, and turn around easily within the crate. One that’s small will be too cramped for your pet and may be rejected by the airline. An excessively large crate could be unsafe for your pet as they might get injured during turbulence, and this size may also be disallowed.

Material and design

A pet travel crate should be made of robust materials to withstand potential impacts or stress. Metal doors should be of non-bending metal to securely contain your pet during the flight while allowing sufficient light and airflow.

Food and water containers

Your pet must have access to water for the duration of the flight. Typically, water containers are designed to be refillable from the outside and come with spill-resistant features. Access to water is a basic requirement and essential for your pet’s comfort during the trip.

Veterinary bedding

Veterinary-grade bedding should be appropriately sized to fit the crate and have absorbent qualities. This will help keep your pet dry and comfortable during the flight. Hygiene is key to your pet’s health, so including quality bedding is an essential part of the pet crate for air travel.

Ventilation

It’s crucial that your pet has a constant supply of air. Neither the crate’s position nor your pet’s movement should block airflow, and all IATA-approved travel crates are designed with this in mind.

IATA approved travel crates from TailWings

With TailWings, you can rest assured that our travel crates are of the highest quality and durability. Designed for multiple uses, they’re versatile enough to be converted into a comfortable carrier or cosy corner at home if needed. Should your pet’s size remain unchanged, the crate can be reused for future travel.

When you choose us, you’ll receive an airline approved pet crate that guarantees both comfort and safety for your pet’s journey. TailWings’ team will ensure the proper crate size selection and compliance with IATA standards for travel in the UK and beyond.

Please feel free to measure your dog as per our measuring chart here and call or contact us to discuss crates further. We are always happy to help.