Charters
Moving a whole herd? Charter the aircraft.
Full-aircraft livestock charters from the United States to Asia-Pacific and the Gulf, from USDA isolation through to the destination handoff.
A real charter
This is what a full load looks like.
Photos from our own charter shipments, from the warehouse floor to the main deck.
Inside the aircraft
Cattle crates loaded the full length of the main deck.
The load, staged
Every crate built, strapped and lined up before the aircraft arrives.
Loading night
Charters load on the airline's schedule, often after dark.
What we charter
Loads that are too big to book one by one.
Breeding cattle and genetics
Herd-building shipments of cattle to Asia and the Gulf, moved in crates on a dedicated aircraft.
Goats, sheep and camelids
Boer, dairy and pygmy goats and other small stock, crated by the load and flown together.
Horses in numbers
Studs, racing operations and sale groups moving many horses at once on one aircraft.
Zoo and specialty collections
Licensed collections and conservation groups moving exotic animals, with permits and CITES paperwork handled.
How it works
Four steps, one contact.
Tell us the load
Species, how many, where from and where to. A rough idea is enough to start.
We check the rules and the aircraft
We confirm the destination's current import requirements and price the charter against your timeline.
You get one clear quote
Flight, crates, isolation and documents in one proposal, so you know the full cost before you commit.
We run the shipment
Isolation, testing, loading, the flight and the handoff at the other end, with one contact throughout.
FAQ
Charter questions
What does a charter cost?
It depends on the species, the load, the route and the season. Tell us the details and we'll send a written quote. Charters make most sense for loads that would otherwise need many separate bookings.
How many animals do I need for a charter to make sense?
As a rule of thumb, a load of cattle, goats or horses that fills a large part of an aircraft. If you have fewer, we'll tell you honestly whether a shared departure or a split booking is cheaper.
Who handles permits?
We handle the export side: USDA isolation, testing and endorsement. The import permit at the destination is normally the receiving party's, and we work with them so both sides line up. For protected species we also manage the wildlife permits.
How far ahead should we plan?
Allow several months. Isolation and testing run for weeks before the flight, and the destination permit has to be in hand first. The sooner you tell us, the more options we have.
Do you work with government or institutional buyers?
Yes. We quote institutions, agencies and zoos the same way as private buyers, and can supply the documents a purchasing office needs. Email us the requirements.
Get in touch
Tell us about the load.
Send us the details and we'll come back with a plan and a price.
Prefer email?
peter@flyinghorseservices.comWe reply within one business day.