Airline Travel
When traveling overseas, a pet owner needs
to be aware of quarantine restrictions
Travel between the USA, Canada and the
UK all allow pets to travel without being quarantined by
the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS)
Check the airline regulations before you
plan to bring you pet with you in a small pet carrier.
Car Travel
A pet owner needs to be concerned about
not only the pet’s safety but also the driver and
passengers.
Pet may become annoyed, stressed, distracted,
vocal and disruptive in side a small dog carrier which could
interfere with the drivers ability to operate a car safely.
The pet’s temperament during car
travel is an important consideration.
Pet’s need to get out of the small
dog carrier and stretch just like us humans do.
Safety restraints or harnesses are a good
idea to keep pet’s where they are wanted in the car,
whether the pet is allowed in the front seat or not.
Airlines & Pets
All airline information will be updated
upon the occurrence that regulations change or vary. For
the most up to date information and guidelines regarding
pets and small dog carriers, please call your airline or
visit their website.
Air Canada
Telephone: (800) 361-8071
www.aircanada.ca
Carry-On Dimensions: L 21” x W 15.5” x H9.5”
Fee: $50.00 + tax for domestic flights
International flights vary upon destination
Alaskan Air
Animals flown as passenger baggage or cargo Bookings are
required at least 24 hours in advance for pet flights.
North American Fee: $50 one way
In-Cabin Kennel Size: 17" long x 8" high
Requirements: Unaccompanied pets must be shipped by a licensed
and approved pet transportation company. Health certificate,
pet space needs to be reserved with a 24 hour lead time;
limit of one pet per cabin
Air Sunshine-Florida
Telephone (800) 327-8900
Cabin and Cargo Fees: $75 one way In-Cabin Kennel Size:
17" long x 8" high
Requirements: Must have a current health certificate and
reserve kennel space (transported in the back of the plane)
American Airlines
www.aa.com
Pet acceptance not guaranteed until the animal is presented
to airline personnel. Animals accepted two to four hours
before departure, with some exception.
Cabin and Cargo Fees: $75 one way
In-Cabin Kennel Size: 23" long x 9" high
Requirements: Pets that do not fit under the seat can travel
as cargo between May 15 and September 15. A pet cannot travel
if it is less than 45 degrees, unless your veterinarian
provides a written document stating your pet can acclimate
to colder temperatures. Unaccompanied pets must be shipped
by a licensed and approved pet transportation company.
America West
No pets in cargo compartment, but a limited number of pets
allowed in cabin; restrictions on flights to Mexico, Request
pet space when making reservations.
Charge: $75
In-Cabin Kennel Size: 17" long x 10.5" high
Requirements: Unaccompanied pets must be shipped by a licensed
and approved pet.
Cape Air
In-Cabin Kennel Size: No kennel required In-Cabin
Cargo Fees: None, small fee if flying from New Bedford.
Cape Air makes it easy to fly with your pet. The planes
are small, and so pets are allowed in the cabin as long
as they remain restrained during the flight.
Continental Airlines
Telephone: (800) 575-3335
Transports pets as cargo and small pets in cabin. International
restrictions and cargo reservations required at least 24
hours before scheduled departure, but accepted in advance
In-cabin pet reservations required at least 2 hours prior
to scheduled departure.
In-cabin service charge: $75
In Cabin Kennel Size: 22" long x 9" high
Cargo Fees: as high as $329 (one way) using an extra-large
kennel (500 series)
In Cabin Kennel Size: 22" long x 9" high
Requirements: Health certificate; unaccompanied pets must
be shipped by a licensed and approved pet transportation
company or you may make a special application which takes
two weeks to process. Cargo travel is also weather dependent
- your pet cannot be exposed to temperatures of less than
45 degrees or greater than 85 degrees for longer than 45
minute. For more information, contact the "live animal
desk" at (800) 575-3335
Delta Airlines
www.delta.com
Telephone: (800) 352-2746
Pets accepted in-cabin on first come, first served basis,
except on AeroMexico flights. Pets not accepted as checked
baggage from May 15 until September 15, but shipped as cargo
during that time provided the temperature does not exceed
85 degrees Fahrenheit; Other weather-related restrictions
apply year-round.
In-cabin or checked baggage fee: $75 in
the U.S. and Canada
Domestic cargo travel fee: $153 - $2,600, plus tax (animals
travel without owner)
In Cabin Kennel Size: 17" long x 8" high
Requirements: Unaccompanied pets must be shipped by a licensed
and approved pet transportation company. Health certificate
must be dated within 10 days of flight; pet reservation
with a limit of 2 pets per cabin. Delta will not transport
if your pet might be exposed to temperatures less than 45
or greater than 85 degrees for longer than 45 minutes. For
more information
contact Delta's "pet cargo desk" at 800-352-2746.
Frontier Airlines
One in-cabin pet accepted, two pets accepted as checked
baggage or cargo.
Advanced booking required.
Cabin and Cargo Fees: $50 one way
In Cabin Kennel Size: 17" long x 8" high
Requirements: Unaccompanied pets must be shipped by a licensed
and approved pet transportation company. Health certificate
dated within 10 days of flight with a limit of 2 pets in
cabin; cargo space limited to 1 large kennel or 2 medium
kennels, or 3 small kennels
Midway Airlines
Pets not accepted as checked baggage or cargo from July
1, 2001 until August 31, 2001.
In-cabin pet travel allowed
Charge for in-cabin travel: full passenger fare
Charge for cargo/baggage travel: $75 - $175, plus applicable
taxes and fees
Nantucket Airlines
Cabin and Cargo Fees: None, small fee if flying from New
Bedford.
In-Cabin Kennel Size: No kennel required
Nantucket Air makes it easy to fly with your pet. The planes
are small, and so pets are allowed in the cabin as long
as they remain restrained during the flight.
Southwest Airlines
www.swa.com
Southwest Airlines does not accept live animals in the aircraft
cabin or cargo compartment other than fully trained service
animals accompanying a person with a disability or being
delivered to a person with a disability.
U.S. Airways
www.usairways.com
Carry-on pets are allowed on the flight with the customer
for an extra $100 charge each way and limited to small domestic
dogs, cats and birds, which are considered to be traditional
household pets.
United Airlines
Telephone: (800) 864-8331
Fee: $80.00 for domestic travel one way; international rates
vary by destination
Your dog or cat can travel in three ways: in the cabin with
you, accompanying you as checked baggage or unaccompanied
as cargo. All options require advance reservations and are
subject to a charge. If you are bringing a pet other than
a dog or cat, please contact us to make sure your
pet can be accepted for travel. Call United Airlines™
reservations at 1-800-UNITED-1 (1-800-864-8331) in the U.S.
for complete details.
Northwest Airlines
Your pet can travel accompanied on Northwest as checked
luggage on your flight, carry-on luggage in the cabin or
a service animal.
British Airways
www.britishairways.com
Accompanied Pets - allows you and your pet to travel together
on the same flight. The pet checks-in with you at the passenger
terminal and rejoins you on arrival in the baggage hall
at the destination airport. This service is available to
most British Airways destinations. Please see below for
restrictions.
Unaccompanied Pets - This product is available
when you are unable to travel with your pet, or your pet
is not a cat or dog, or your pet is traveling into the UK
on the Pets Travel Scheme. Your pet must be taken to our
cargo terminal and should be collected by you, or a nominated
person, from the cargo terminal at the destination airport.
http://www.britishairways.com/
Air France
www.airfrance.com
Limited to dogs and cats weighing less than 5 kg, service
animals, such as seeing-eye dogs, regardless of weight and
some small mammals and birds (please ask when reserving
your flight).
Lufthansa
Telephone: (800) 399-LUFT
Transport of pets while traveling with Lufthansa is possible
on most flights with prior reservation and for a nominal
fee. Only cats and dogs (one per passenger) are permitted
to travel in the passenger cabin, and a limited number of
animals are permitted on each flight, dependent upon the
route and
aircraft type; all other animals including cats and dogs
over 8 kilograms (18 pounds) or kennels whose dimensions
exceed 22 x 16 x 8 inches (55 x 40 x 20 centimeters) must
be transported in the climate-controlled hold of the plane,
even if you are on the same flight as your pet. Please note
that
information regarding kennels, fees, and necessary documentation,
as well as requests for pet reservations, may not at this
time be handled by e-mail; to process these requests please
contact your local Lufthansa reservations office at (800)
399-LUFT.
Jet Blue
Telephone: (800) 538-2583
www.jetblue.com
Carry-On dimensions: L 18” x W 15” x H 8”
Fee: $75.00 one way on domestic flights
Other Pet Travel Tips
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Pet Shipping
When moving or traveling for vacation, shipping your small
pet may be a good option to consider. If saving time is
an issue and your pet trusts you to put him/her on a good
flight, pet shipping can be a wonderful resource. Below
are the most important key factors and requirements in pet
shipping.
Properly Sized Kennel
Animals must have room to stand up, turn and walk around
in their kennel. Undersized kennels should never be shipped
and when in doubt use a larger kennel.
Food and Water
All kennels must have at least one food and water portion
in a cup to provide the small dog is proper fed. Cups that
are securely fastened to the kennel or dog carriers work
better as opposed to snap on cups that tend to fall off
and may cause shipments to be denied by the airline.
Address Label
All small dog carriers require a tag clearly stating the
shipper’s name, address and telephone number. The
tag should also include the consignee’s name, address
and phone number.
Live Animal Labels
All kennels require a live animal label on the top of the
kennel and with arrows pointing up on the back or side of
the kennel.
Last Time Feed and Watered
All kennels or small dog carriers need to be marked with
the last time the animal was fed and watered.
Health Certificate
Any small dog that is shipped are required to have two copies
of their health certificate that is no more than ten days
old. One copy must be attached to the air bill and the other
copy attached to the kennel.
Acclimation Statement
If temperatures are above 85 or below 45 degrees en route
between destinations, the kennel must have an acclimation
statement from your veterinarian. When below 45 degrees
the acclimation statement musts state the lowest temperature
that the animal is accustomed to.
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