Tail Travel is a family-owned and operated pet transport business based in Alice Springs, in the Northern Territory of Australia. Tail Travel has successfully coordinated air freight transport requirements for 1000s of animals Australia wide. We have agents in the capital city of all Australian states and Territories as well as agents located close to many major regional airports. Although we specialise in reptiles, dogs and cats, Tail Travel can organise air freight from the smallest insect to the largest animal for you. We freight with Qantas and Virgin airlines and their affiliates. Tail Travel understand how precious your animals are and treat them as if they were our own!
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Best mates deserve the best crates. Choose your Qantas pet crate today.
Selecting the right crate isn’t just about making sure your pet is safe, but that they’re happy and comfortable too. It’s also important the crate you use is airline-approved and measures up with IATA requirements.
We sell crates at all of our major domestic ports, so it’s easy to purchase one from your local Qantas Freight terminal. Here’s a run down on how to select a suitable crate for your furry friend.
The right crate is like Business Class for pets
Airlines use measurements relating to the pet’s size to make sure there is enough room inside the crate for the pet to travel comfortably, with enough room to stand, sit and turn around.The dimensions shown below should be used for the internal measurements and should be used as the minimum required.</br
A + ½ B = Length
C = Height
D x 2 = Width
Note that measurements A, B, C and D for determining the dimensions must relate to the largest animal. For more useful information on pet crate requirements – head to the IATA Traveller’s Pet Corner.
Here, you’ll also find information about crate measurements for two or three animals, as well as special rules for certain breeds – e.g. snub-nosed breeds need a 10% larger container.
Please keep in mind, just like all other air freight items, how much your pet weighs as well as the size of the crate will determine the price of the travel.
Crate sizes and prices
All our crates are made in Australia and meet the highest standards and IATA requirements. The below sizes are available in Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Coolangatta, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney and Townsville – at our domestic freight terminals.
| Crate | Maximum pet weight | Qantas crate dimensions | Accompanied travelSize of crate for booking | Unaccompanied travelSize of crate for booking | RRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PP-10 | Up to 5kg | 49cm x 33cm x 33cm | S | S | AU$45 |
| PP-20 | Up to 7 kg | 53cm x 37cm x 37cm | S | S | AU$65 |
| PP-30 | Up to 11kg | 62cm x 41cm x 45cm | M | S-M | AU$90 |
| PP-40 | Up to 14kg | 73cm x 45cm x 53cm | M | S-M | AU$95 |
| PP-50 | Up to 22kg | 82cm x 56cm x 60cm | M | M | AU$180 |
| PP-60N | Up to 32kg | 99cm x 61cm x 68cm | L | L | AU$285 |
| PP-70 | Up to 42kg | 115cm x 66cm x 80cm* | XL | XL | AU$385 |
| Water bowl size | RRP |
|---|---|
| Small (PP30, PP40, PP50 | AU$5.50 |
| Large (PP90, PP80, PP60) | AU$8.50 |
* Note: aircraft type/door dimensions must be considered dependent on route (due to cage size)
We sell selected crates at some of our major terminal locations but do not have crates for hire. If you intend to purchase a crate from us, we suggest you call 0456665971 in advance to confirm availability.
All Qantas crates conform to the highest standards and IATA requirements. Many private animal transport companies also offer crates for hire.
Multiple pets in the same crate
Pets may travel in the same crate if:
- 1. They’re the same species, are similar in size and weight, and are used to cohabitation
- 2. Each pet weighs no more than 14kg individually.
Inside the crate - do's and dont's
1 . You can place absorbent material but no straw, kitty litter or newspaper. A puppy training pad is allowed.
2 . One small toy is permitted
3 . Please do not place food in the crate – if it spills it becomes uncomfortable and messy
4 . A firmly fixed water bowl that your pet can drink from with a funnel on the outside is mandatory
5 . Please provide your pet’s name and an emergency contact number.
