Do you guys think it's a little obnoxios - YorkieTalk.com Forums

kwaymon · 06-07-2008, 09:01 PM

that we have to pay so much to fly with our pets considering that they don't require an addtional seat and zero care from the flight attedants? Mabe I'm missing something here.

Rae Rae · 06-07-2008, 09:04 PM

Maybe it's insurance reasons? But yes I do find it obnoxious!

kwaymon · 06-07-2008, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rae Rae

Maybe it's insurance reasons? But yes I do find it obnoxious!

Yes, mabe for insurance, but it would seem like they would charge $50.00 round trip not $100.00 one way! Well, $65.00 one way if you're flying Air Tran, but whatever...

SaraAlexine00 · 06-08-2008, 01:16 PM

Ughhh! Tell me about it.

I just booked ticket from CA to PA, and paid an additional $200 for my little girl.

Regardless... its expensive, but worth having her with me.

livingdustmops · 06-08-2008, 01:34 PM

I think it is totally unfair as why should I pay for my dog to fly with me and the guy sitting next to me gets to bring his dirty laundry for free..

..but having said this the airlines are in trouble and they have to figure out ways of making money and this is called free enterprise.

I read the other day somewhere where now they are considering the humans weight and the luggage they bring along...

Snow Yorkies · 06-08-2008, 02:29 PM

I agree they are put under the seats... sometimes if the airline stewards like dogs you get to get show them off. I have on occassion paid more for their flights than mine.

kwaymon · 06-08-2008, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by livingdustmops

I think it is totally unfair as why should I pay for my dog to fly with me and the guy sitting next to me gets to bring his dirty laundry for free..

..but having said this the airlines are in trouble and they have to figure out ways of making money and this is called free enterprise.

I read the other day somewhere where now they are considering the humans weight and the luggage they bring along...

I know! I read about the weight and luggage thing too! I guess you are right though, airlines are in trouble.

scrapindee · 06-08-2008, 04:49 PM

Now some airlines are making you pay for your luggage.

And water and soda in the airport is twice the price that you would pay for the same items at the grocery store--yet you can only take water and soda on if you purchase it after security--in the airport. One recent flight charged $4.50 for a glass of water--you had to buy the bottle--no free drinks on Spirit Airlines. BTW they had no "spirit".

The airlines have been charging for the dogs to fly under the seats for a long time--it is a money maker for them.

I've heard that some airlines have done away with pillows and blankets--you have to buy them before you board the plane from airport kiosks.

izzierj · 06-08-2008, 04:59 PM

Well, we sent our daughter's 2 yorkies back to Hawaii in Feb. and that cost $300 for both and they were in the pressurized cabin where the ship live animals !!!! Probably in the dark too!!! Maybe it was better in the dark...They wouldn't even let us put them in the same crate...I cried as I left the cargo part of the airport ...They got there fine and are happy little girls...

And also had to have a rabies test (no rabies in Hawaii) that cost $300 each and they had to was 120 days to enter to avoid quarantine...What we do for our babies...

Sloan · 06-08-2008, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SaraAlexine00

Ughhh! Tell me about it.

I just booked ticket from CA to PA, and paid an additional $200 for my little girl.

Regardless... its expensive, but worth having her with me.

OMG! I had no idea it cost so much! That's ridiculous. Do they have rules about taking them out of the crate once you are in flight?

patty58 · 06-08-2008, 05:23 PM

I think it is horrible. They are treated just like the carry on luggage and we don't have to pay extra for that...............................yet.

kwaymon · 06-08-2008, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sloan

OMG! I had no idea it cost so much! That's ridiculous. Do they have rules about taking them out of the crate once you are in flight?

Yep! That's the whole reason I started this thread! Us air charges 100 one way and air tran 65 one way. I've heard some airlines will charge 120! It just doesn't make sense that something that's treated as a carry-on and handled strictly by the passenger should be so costly.

kwaymon · 06-08-2008, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by scrapindee

Now some airlines are making you pay for your luggage.

And water and soda in the airport is twice the price that you would pay for the same items at the grocery store--yet you can only take water and soda on if you purchase it after security--in the airport. One recent flight charged $4.50 for a glass of water--you had to buy the bottle--no free drinks on Spirit Airlines. BTW they had no "spirit".

The airlines have been charging for the dogs to fly under the seats for a long time--it is a money maker for them.

I've heard that some airlines have done away with pillows and blankets--you have to buy them before you board the plane from airport kiosks.

Here's what I do for water. I take an empty bottle through security and then fill it up in the water fountain on the other side before I board. I've done this eight times, even when flying international, and have never had a problem.

jennzy · 06-08-2008, 09:21 PM

hm.. if you fly korean air, i read that they only charge your dog as extra luggage per kg and the limit is 5kg which is sufficient for a yorkie.
ive never travelled with a dog mainly because my mickeyw ill get depressed that my parents aren't around. but i plan on doing so when i buy a new puppy in korea..
but i think its crazy how some airlines you need to get your pet vaccinated 10 days before you leave. what if your dog was vaccinated 3 months ago?? thats unfair!

SaraAlexine00 · 06-08-2008, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sloan

OMG! I had no idea it cost so much! That's ridiculous. Do they have rules about taking them out of the crate once you are in flight?

You have to leave them inside their carriers the entire time! I remember reading a post from a YT member who is a flight attendant... she said not all airlines will follow the rules as strict, so we'll see! Its an overnight flight.... so hopefully that will make traveling on Mia a little easier, it will be dark and we'll probably be sleeping the whole time. I'm hoping I can grab her out of her carrier and let her sleep on my lap under a blanket.

Regarding all the new charges on board... we went to Cabo last Oct. On the way there we were on Mexicana Airlines. EVERYTHING was free, even the cocktails, it was GREAT!! Can't say the same for the way back on United, there was a charge for everything it seemed!

06-07-2008, 09:01 PM	#1
kwaymon YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Posts: 493	Do you guys think it's a little obnoxios that we have to pay so much to fly with our pets considering that they don't require an addtional seat and zero care from the flight attedants? Mabe I'm missing something here.

06-07-2008, 09:04 PM	#2
Rae Rae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,700	Maybe it's insurance reasons? But yes I do find it obnoxious! __________________ Owned by Rocky and Bella

06-08-2008, 01:16 PM	#4
SaraAlexine00 YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 484	Ughhh! Tell me about it. I just booked ticket from CA to PA, and paid an additional $200 for my little girl. Regardless... its expensive, but worth having her with me. __________________ Mommy to Miss Mia

06-08-2008, 01:34 PM	#5
livingdustmops Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,801	I think it is totally unfair as why should I pay for my dog to fly with me and the guy sitting next to me gets to bring his dirty laundry for free....but having said this the airlines are in trouble and they have to figure out ways of making money and this is called free enterprise. I read the other day somewhere where now they are considering the humans weight and the luggage they bring along... __________________ Cindy & The Rescue Gang Why do you think they call them Yorkshire Terrors!

06-08-2008, 02:29 PM	#6
Snow Yorkies Biewer Passionate Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern AL Posts: 1,666	I agree they are put under the seats... sometimes if the airline stewards like dogs you get to get show them off. I have on occassion paid more for their flights than mine. __________________ Dare to Dream Biewers Charter Member of BYTNC

06-08-2008, 04:49 PM	#8
scrapindee Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Redlands Posts: 2,730	Now some airlines are making you pay for your luggage. And water and soda in the airport is twice the price that you would pay for the same items at the grocery store--yet you can only take water and soda on if you purchase it after security--in the airport. One recent flight charged $4.50 for a glass of water--you had to buy the bottle--no free drinks on Spirit Airlines. BTW they had no "spirit". The airlines have been charging for the dogs to fly under the seats for a long time--it is a money maker for them. I've heard that some airlines have done away with pillows and blankets--you have to buy them before you board the plane from airport kiosks. __________________ Scrapindee www.houseofwags.com Check for updates!! Team Furry and the Biewers

06-08-2008, 04:59 PM	#9
izzierj YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 517	Well, we sent our daughter's 2 yorkies back to Hawaii in Feb. and that cost $300 for both and they were in the pressurized cabin where the ship live animals !!!! Probably in the dark too!!! Maybe it was better in the dark...They wouldn't even let us put them in the same crate...I cried as I left the cargo part of the airport ...They got there fine and are happy little girls... And also had to have a rabies test (no rabies in Hawaii) that cost $300 each and they had to was 120 days to enter to avoid quarantine...What we do for our babies... __________________ Michelle ~ and the girls ~ Harlee and Izzie ~ and our boy ~ Cole

06-08-2008, 05:23 PM	#11
patty58 Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 4,834	I think it is horrible. They are treated just like the carry on luggage and we don't have to pay extra for that...............................yet. __________________ Patty, Murfee's Mommy Believe Everything Happens For A Reason

06-08-2008, 09:21 PM	#14
jennzy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2008 Location: toronto Posts: 73	hm.. if you fly korean air, i read that they only charge your dog as extra luggage per kg and the limit is 5kg which is sufficient for a yorkie. ive never travelled with a dog mainly because my mickeyw ill get depressed that my parents aren't around. but i plan on doing so when i buy a new puppy in korea.. but i think its crazy how some airlines you need to get your pet vaccinated 10 days before you leave. what if your dog was vaccinated 3 months ago?? thats unfair!