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MissPinkBarbie · 02-18-2008, 01:55 PM

What exactly do they do to enforce the "size" of the carrier your pet's in.

Do they take out a measure tape and literally measure your bag? etc..

I'm going to be flying with Daisy for the first time [to the YT Meetup] and need to know what/how they enforce that rule. We're flying Continental and I know on their website they have max measurements that your bag cant "exceed"

I just went out today and bought a PetsFly bag (Small) and it's one inch higher then they allow. And also on the site it says that "..your pet must be able to stand and turn around in it.."---now seriously, will they make her stand and twirl when we check in??

Daisy's 6.5lbs. 10" height (the bag is 10" high

). There's no way she'll be able to stand all the way!

Please let me know what your experience was flying with your pet!!!

Mybabyboymax · 02-18-2008, 02:13 PM

when we went to get Macy, no one checked the size of the bag. no one checked anything! we flew northwest, im sure all airlines are different. on the website it stated that the dog must stay in the carrier under the seat but we flew with her on my lap and the carrier under the seat lol. they were very very nice.

bchgirl · 02-18-2008, 02:16 PM

As long as the carrier fits under the seat, you're fine.

MissPinkBarbie · 02-18-2008, 04:54 PM

So I'm getting the idea that they dont really check to see if there's "enough" room in the carrier. Just as long as there's a ventilation side and fits under the seat.

bchgirl · 02-18-2008, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MissPinkBarbie

So I'm getting the idea that they dont really check to see if there's "enough" room in the carrier. Just as long as there's a ventilation side and fits under the seat.

Hmmm, yeah you got it.

TootiesMom · 02-18-2008, 05:48 PM

when I flew with Hope I could have had a tarantula in there... they didnt look at anything, just put a flight tag on the carrier and I went on my way. She wasnt even IN the carrier when they tagged it... haha... If you have good "neighbors" on the flight, you can take her out, I did-really just put her carrier in my lap and unzipped it. No one said anything....
it was a very easy trip!

4gracealone · 02-26-2008, 05:13 AM

We had to put the Sherpa carrier into a 'box' to make certain the size was right.

They both rode with us and sat on my lap for the flight.

We only put them inside for take-off and landings.

~Yorkie~Mommy~ · 02-26-2008, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MissPinkBarbie

What exactly do they do to enforce the "size" of the carrier your pet's in.

Do they take out a measure tape and literally measure your bag? etc..

I'm going to be flying with Daisy for the first time [to the YT Meetup] and need to know what/how they enforce that rule. We're flying Continental and I know on their website they have max measurements that your bag cant "exceed"

I just went out today and bought a PetsFly bag (Small) and it's one inch higher then they allow. And also on the site it says that "..your pet must be able to stand and turn around in it.."---now seriously, will they make her stand and twirl when we check in??

Daisy's 6.5lbs. 10" height (the bag is 10" high

). There's no way she'll be able to stand all the way!

Please let me know what your experience was flying with your pet!!!

I am glad you posted this because I didn't realize that its higher in height. I also am flying Continental and am using a (Small) PetsFly Bag...but Bailey will have a bit more room than your baby as he is a 3.5lber. Can't wait to see you there!

LuvMySissy · 02-26-2008, 08:23 AM

The maximum height for the carrier varies on airlines and is supposed to have a direct correlation to the height of the underneath seat in front of you. Even though the Sherpa is considered more of a hard-sided carrier, the top will still "give" a little bit if it is slightly too tall.

MissPinkBarbie · 02-26-2008, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4gracealone

We had to put the Sherpa carrier into a 'box' to make certain the size was right.

They both rode with us and sat on my lap for the flight.

We only put them inside for take-off and landings.

Wait a minute...now this must be new. A box?

How big is your carrier? and approximately how large was this "box"?

Thanks!

yorkies2luv · 02-26-2008, 09:36 AM

I have flown with Mozart quite a bit. He is a little over 10 lbs. No one had ever checked the size of the bag yet. However, some airlines have let me keep him on my lap and others have made him stay in the carrier under the seat. I have used a soft no name carrier and now I have very nice Celltei for both Mozart and Emmy. The advantage of the Celltei is it is made for air travel. It will collapse slightly to fit under the seat.

02-18-2008, 01:55 PM	#1
MissPinkBarbie ~Glamorous Daisy~ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ // NYC Posts: 3,256	Anyone Who's Flown w/ Carry-on Pet... What exactly do they do to enforce the "size" of the carrier your pet's in. Do they take out a measure tape and literally measure your bag? etc.. I'm going to be flying with Daisy for the first time [to the YT Meetup] and need to know what/how they enforce that rule. We're flying Continental and I know on their website they have max measurements that your bag cant "exceed" I just went out today and bought a PetsFly bag (Small) and it's one inch higher then they allow. And also on the site it says that "..your pet must be able to stand and turn around in it.."---now seriously, will they make her stand and twirl when we check in?? Daisy's 6.5lbs. 10" height (the bag is 10" high ). There's no way she'll be able to stand all the way! Please let me know what your experience was flying with your pet!!! __________________ *MissPinkBarbie* ~The PiNK* Club~*KC 2008 YT MEETUP PICSFounder

02-18-2008, 02:13 PM	#2
Mybabyboymax Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: queens Posts: 1,567	when we went to get Macy, no one checked the size of the bag. no one checked anything! we flew northwest, im sure all airlines are different. on the website it stated that the dog must stay in the carrier under the seat but we flew with her on my lap and the carrier under the seat lol. they were very very nice. __________________ Proud mommy to Max \| and \| Auntie to Macy Last edited by Mybabyboymax; 02-18-2008 at 02:15 PM.

02-18-2008, 02:16 PM	#3
bchgirl Three plus me!! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 8,563	As long as the carrier fits under the seat, you're fine. __________________ Deb, Ramsey, Reese, Reggie & Trace who watches over us Ramsey 's Bailey

02-18-2008, 04:54 PM	#4
MissPinkBarbie ~Glamorous Daisy~ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ // NYC Posts: 3,256	So I'm getting the idea that they dont really check to see if there's "enough" room in the carrier. Just as long as there's a ventilation side and fits under the seat. __________________ *MissPinkBarbie* ~The PiNK* Club~*KC 2008 YT MEETUP PICSFounder

02-18-2008, 05:48 PM	#6
TootiesMom and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,568	when I flew with Hope I could have had a tarantula in there... they didnt look at anything, just put a flight tag on the carrier and I went on my way. She wasnt even IN the carrier when they tagged it... haha... If you have good "neighbors" on the flight, you can take her out, I did-really just put her carrier in my lap and unzipped it. No one said anything.... it was a very easy trip! __________________ Donna's little herd.... Tooties Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?271687 Hopeys Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?448723 and Tinker, TBone(RIP) Laci .. OH, and Me-Kitty!

02-26-2008, 05:13 AM	#7
4gracealone Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 248	We had to put the Sherpa carrier into a 'box' to make certain the size was right. They both rode with us and sat on my lap for the flight. We only put them inside for take-off and landings. __________________ Kimberley mom of 4 humans Jordan '88, Jared '90, Jaina '96, Justus '01 and 2 yorkie babies Zoe and Zorak '07(littermates).RNzfoster on myspace

02-26-2008, 08:23 AM	#9
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,729	The maximum height for the carrier varies on airlines and is supposed to have a direct correlation to the height of the underneath seat in front of you. Even though the Sherpa is considered more of a hard-sided carrier, the top will still "give" a little bit if it is slightly too tall. __________________ Jodie, Sissy & Angel Proudly dressin' your furkids at: www.sissyangelwear.com Members of the CRAZY Club!

02-26-2008, 09:36 AM	#11
yorkies2luv Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 49	We have flown a lot I have flown with Mozart quite a bit. He is a little over 10 lbs. No one had ever checked the size of the bag yet. However, some airlines have let me keep him on my lap and others have made him stay in the carrier under the seat. I have used a soft no name carrier and now I have very nice Celltei for both Mozart and Emmy. The advantage of the Celltei is it is made for air travel. It will collapse slightly to fit under the seat.