Blind and partially sighted people will soon be able to fly with their guide dogs to the majority of UK airports.
Currently recognized assistance dogs are only allowed at Gatwick, Heathrow, Glasgow, Manchester and Doncaster Sheffield airports. But after the introduction of the new rules, blind people and their guide dogs will be allowed to fly from 11 more airports around the country from March 2009.
This will reduce the cost burden and effort for many people with sight problems who currently have to travel long distances to an appropriate airport. It will also give blind and partially sighted people a better choice of airport when traveling abroad.
The move follows new EU regulations introduced in July 2007 requiring airports to legally cater for disabled people. But, due to the requirements of the Pet Travel Scheme, operated by the Department for Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) , airport staff must first receive training before handling assistance dogs. Airports must then apply for approval from Defra before operating the scheme, both of which have delayed airports from allowing guide dogs.
Currently Guide Dogs UK and Defra are training staff at UK regional airports, with Belfast International and Birmingham International the latest to have received approval for the scheme.
Also see:
UK Pet Import Requirements
Germany Pet Import Requirements
Ireland Pet Import Requirements
Currently recognized assistance dogs are only allowed at Gatwick, Heathrow, Glasgow, Manchester and Doncaster Sheffield airports. But after the introduction of the new rules, blind people and their guide dogs will be allowed to fly from 11 more airports around the country from March 2009.
This will reduce the cost burden and effort for many people with sight problems who currently have to travel long distances to an appropriate airport. It will also give blind and partially sighted people a better choice of airport when traveling abroad.
The move follows new EU regulations introduced in July 2007 requiring airports to legally cater for disabled people. But, due to the requirements of the Pet Travel Scheme, operated by the Department for Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) , airport staff must first receive training before handling assistance dogs. Airports must then apply for approval from Defra before operating the scheme, both of which have delayed airports from allowing guide dogs.
Currently Guide Dogs UK and Defra are training staff at UK regional airports, with Belfast International and Birmingham International the latest to have received approval for the scheme.
Also see:
UK Pet Import Requirements
Germany Pet Import Requirements
Ireland Pet Import Requirements
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