by Only Natural Pet Staff in Cooperation with Dr. Jean Hofve, DVM
1. Reservation Required: When making your own airline reservation, be sure to also make a reservation for your pet. Typically, only 2 pets are allowed in the cabin per flight. Pets are not permitted in the cabin on international flights, or flights to Hawaii. 2. Pet’s Don’t Fly Free: In-cabin fees are typically $75 and up per pet each way. 3. Approved Pet Carrier: Typical dimensions are: 17”L X 12.5”W X 8”H; pet + carrier can typically weigh no more than 20 pounds. Fabric carriers are a great choice for in-cabin travel, since their shape is somewhat flexible. 4. Health Certificate: Most states and airlines require a health certificate issued within 10 to 30 days of travel by an accredited veterinarian, who must physically examine the animal. Contact your airline and destination state for specific requirements. 5. Vaccinations: Rules vary in different states as well as airlines, but a current rabies vaccine is usually required. The health certificate will typically list recent vaccinations. 6. Water, Food, Snacks: All of their favorite goodies are fine to bring on flights, but sometimes stress will suppress a pet’s appetite. But water is key; especially because air travel is dehydrating. Bring a collapsible travel bowl so you can offer your pet water. 7. Anxiety/Stress Remedies: There are many excellent holistic products that can help relax your anxious pet, such as pheromones, flower essences, herbs, and homeopathic remedies.
Jet Blue: http://www.jetblue.com/jetpaws Southwest Airlines: http://www.southwest.com/travel_center/animals.html Continental Airlines: http://www.continental.com/web/en-US/content/travel/animals/in_cabin.aspx Virgin America Airlines: http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Virgin_America/pets.php Skywest Airlines: http://www.skywest.com/pets.php American Airlines: http://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/specialAssistance/travelingWithPets.jsp Delta Airlines: Delta Pet Policy United Airlines: http://www.united.com/page/article/0,1360,1048,00.html Alaska Airlines: http://www.alaskaair.com/as/www2/help/faqs/Traveling-With-Pets.asp
Frontier Airlines: http://www.frontierairlines.com/frontier/plan-book/travel-info-services/family-pets/traveling-with-pets.do Midwest Airlines: http://www.midwestairlines.com/ProgramsAndServices/PetTravel.aspx Hawaiian Airlines: (will allow pets in-cabin for inter-island and depatures only) http://www.hawaiianair.com/Programs/Pages/PetTravelInformation.aspx
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