Temperature in baggage
May 7, 2013 | 5:50 pm
#1
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Temperature in baggage
Hello,
We are a non for profit charity group transporting the Galgos (Spanish greyhounds) from Madrid to the USA on Iberia airlines.
We were thinking of a transport in July. We need to confirm that the baggage compartment where the dog will be for the flight is constantly temperature controlled. Greyhounds are very susceptible to heat stroke and we would hate to have a tragedy.
Please let me know if the baggage compartment does constantly have air control to keep the area cooled for the dogs before takeoff, during the flight and taxiing back to gate.
The plane is an airbus 340-200.
Thank you for your help.
We are a non for profit charity group transporting the Galgos (Spanish greyhounds) from Madrid to the USA on Iberia airlines.
We were thinking of a transport in July. We need to confirm that the baggage compartment where the dog will be for the flight is constantly temperature controlled. Greyhounds are very susceptible to heat stroke and we would hate to have a tragedy.
Please let me know if the baggage compartment does constantly have air control to keep the area cooled for the dogs before takeoff, during the flight and taxiing back to gate.
The plane is an airbus 340-200.
Thank you for your help.
May 8, 2013 | 6:21 am
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Although members may share their opinions on this question I strongly recommend that you inquire with the airline directly. Bear in mind that even though they fly the Airbus 340-200 there can always be a last minute equipment change.
May 9, 2013 | 8:21 am
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greypack, you may want to contact jcwoman here, as I think she's helping that effort and has posted about mileage runners. 
See: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/flyer...cued-dogs.html
See: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/flyer...cued-dogs.html
May 9, 2013 | 9:15 am
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Indeed, I have a feeling that behind the veil Greypack and I know each other. I've found that galgo circles are very small, despite being a worldwide effort. I don't have any details to answer the question, but have also heard that Iberia has recently started allowing animal transports from Madrid to the US. It might be a faster answer to ask Iberia directly.