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erickajm · 08-04-2009, 07:42 PM

I am in the process of booking a flight for my parents to come up to see me & the kids. I have found an inexpensive flight with US Airway. I haven't booked yet but need to...my question to you is ~ Has anyone booked a flight with them and reserved a spot for a dog through US Airways? My mom will be taking a puppy (Yorkie) back with her. The customer service person told me I can book the flight then call to reserve. I think I need to know what is the % that I am going to then have a problem getting this pup on the flight with them when it comes time to board. Hoping someone can ease my mind before I commit to these tickets.

Mardelin · 08-04-2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by erickajm

I am in the process of booking a flight for my parents to come up to see me & the kids. I have found an inexpensive flight with US Airway. I haven't booked yet but need to...my question to you is ~ Has anyone booked a flight with them and reserved a spot for a dog through US Airways? My mom will be taking a puppy (Yorkie) back with her. The customer service person told me I can book the flight then call to reserve. I think I need to know what is the % that I am going to then have a problem getting this pup on the flight with them when it comes time to board. Hoping someone can ease my mind before I commit to these tickets.

I don't know what the maximum allowed dogs is at US Airway. American Airlines is I think 7 in Main Cabin and 4 in 1st class. Although, during Westminster they up the number. I know we had a total of nine yorkies in the Main Cabin at that time. However, it's standard procedure to book your flight through whoever, and then call the airlines to reserve the position for your dog. I don't think you're going to have a problem. The reason they request you to reserve the spot is that they put it on the itinerary, so when you check your baggage they make sure and collect the fee required for the dog. I don't know where your parents are from, or how old the pup is, but be sure and get a health certificate. It's not the airlines that require it, but the state you are traveling into.

erickajm · 08-04-2009, 08:06 PM

Thank you.... that does help ease my mind. They are from Kentucky but will be flying into Nashville, Tn. It is one of my puppies so I will be the one taking care of the health certificate. I didn't even think of that ~ thanks!

Mardelin · 08-04-2009, 08:13 PM

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Thank you.... that does help ease my mind. They are from Kentucky but will be flying into Nashville, Tn. It is one of my puppies so I will be the one taking care of the health certificate. I didn't even think of that ~ thanks!

Oh! By the way they aren't required to have their rabies under 7 months of age.

twalla · 08-04-2009, 08:16 PM

Im glad your mind is put at ease... Really... I am. really.

bchgirl · 08-04-2009, 08:17 PM

Here's how I did it....I found the flight online...noted the flight numbers and the cost...then called and booked it providing all that info. Weren't any questions on the reservations end of the phone...

erickajm · 08-04-2009, 08:30 PM

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Im glad your mind is put at ease... Really... I am. really.

yeah you are... you and my Earleepoo!

twalla · 08-04-2009, 08:33 PM

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yeah you are... you and my Earleepoo!

W H A T E V E R

I said it slow, just in case....

erickajm · 08-04-2009, 08:34 PM

I've never flown any of my puppies. I did have both Zoe and Peppee flown in but didn't really think about the process. As far as the health certificate... is this a special paper to be filled out by the vet.. like one that I need to print off or pick up from the airport or is it something that the vet will have on hand? Sorry to sound dumb.. I just don't want any surprises come the day that have to go back.

erickajm · 08-04-2009, 08:35 PM

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W H A T E V E R

I said it slow, just in case....

bah ha ha ha! I even reread it back slow..

crystalsmom · 08-05-2009, 04:12 AM

This is what I found, have you asked the airlines how many are allowed?

It's always been one in the cabin when I have flown but some airlines are different.

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Sugar's Mom · 08-05-2009, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by erickajm

Thank you.... that does help ease my mind. They are from Kentucky but will be flying into Nashville, Tn. It is one of my puppies so I will be the one taking care of the health certificate. I didn't even think of that ~ thanks!

i am not sure of the airlibne you are booking but when I have escorted my puppies in cabin, I have never been asked for a health certificate or anything. I always have one of course for the buyers anyway. Also when booking with a credit card online, I have booked my flight then as mary said, call the airline to get the pet added. I always print off my boarding passes online also. it always shows the pet is paid for and on the credit card receipt, it is paid for also. Mine have always been paid in advance and I have never ever been questioned about it or asked to pay when checking in. Wherre in Ky do your parents live. I can be at Nashville in five hours from Central Kentucky. About the time it takes to fly from lexington or Louisville, by the time you check in and wait, board and wait some more.

Sugar's Mom · 08-05-2009, 05:40 AM

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Oh! By the way they aren't required to have their rabies under 7 months of age.

Mary, here in kentucky, the vet has to give a rabies shot if the pup flying is 14 weeks old. I have had to do it many times and I hate it. if the pup is to young, he always writes it on the certificate.

Sugar's Mom · 08-05-2009, 05:42 AM

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I've never flown any of my puppies. I did have both Zoe and Peppee flown in but didn't really think about the process. As far as the health certificate... is this a special paper to be filled out by the vet.. like one that I need to print off or pick up from the airport or is it something that the vet will have on hand? Sorry to sound dumb.. I just don't want any surprises come the day that have to go back.

The vet has this and it has to be issued no earlier than ten days before flying the pup. Just ask him for a health cert to fly the puppy. it is a form that he has that goes to the dept of agriculture. I mentioned before, I have never ever been asked for one.

erickajm · 08-05-2009, 09:20 AM

Thanks everyone for all your help. I did get the tickets ordered and talked to a rep who reserved the spot for the pup.. whew, now I just have to take to vet before she is to leave to get the health certificate. Easy enough! Thanks again!

08-04-2009, 07:42 PM	#1
erickajm Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 3,200	Need answers... I am in the process of booking a flight for my parents to come up to see me & the kids. I have found an inexpensive flight with US Airway. I haven't booked yet but need to...my question to you is ~ Has anyone booked a flight with them and reserved a spot for a dog through US Airways? My mom will be taking a puppy (Yorkie) back with her. The customer service person told me I can book the flight then call to reserve. I think I need to know what is the % that I am going to then have a problem getting this pup on the flight with them when it comes time to board. Hoping someone can ease my mind before I commit to these tickets. __________________ Zoe Peppee Brady EARL!

08-04-2009, 08:06 PM	#3
erickajm Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 3,200	Thank you.... that does help ease my mind. They are from Kentucky but will be flying into Nashville, Tn. It is one of my puppies so I will be the one taking care of the health certificate. I didn't even think of that ~ thanks! __________________ Zoe Peppee Brady EARL!

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08-04-2009, 08:34 PM	#9
erickajm Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 3,200	I've never flown any of my puppies. I did have both Zoe and Peppee flown in but didn't really think about the process. As far as the health certificate... is this a special paper to be filled out by the vet.. like one that I need to print off or pick up from the airport or is it something that the vet will have on hand? Sorry to sound dumb.. I just don't want any surprises come the day that have to go back. __________________ Zoe Peppee Brady EARL!

08-05-2009, 04:12 AM	#11
crystalsmom Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,946	This is what I found, have you asked the airlines how many are allowed? It's always been one in the cabin when I have flown but some airlines are different. US Airways \| Pets __________________

08-05-2009, 09:20 AM	#15
erickajm Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 3,200	Thanks everyone for all your help. I did get the tickets ordered and talked to a rep who reserved the spot for the pup.. whew, now I just have to take to vet before she is to leave to get the health certificate. Easy enough! Thanks again! __________________ Zoe Peppee Brady EARL!