Animals have been transported by air since the early 1930's. In today's modern world, carriage of live animals by air is considered the most humane and expedient method of transportation over long distances. IATA ensures that both safety and animal welfare are addressed in all regulatory issues pertaining to transportation of live animals by air.
IATA coordinates the IATA Live Animals Board and provides key input to the airline industry on issues such as animal welfare, identification and animal behavior based on modern science.
Live Animal Regulations (LAR)
The IATA Live Animals Regulations is the worldwide standard for transporting live animals by commercial airlines. Whether it be a pet, an animal transported for zoological or agricultural purposes or for any other reason, the objective of the IATA Live Animals Regulations is to ensure all animals are transported safely and humanely by air.