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pagonzal · 07-23-2008, 09:00 AM

Which airline is the best to travel with a pet? What range in cost would it be to fly round trip?

Pam

JesBred · 07-23-2008, 10:23 AM

I just recently flew with expressjet (keep in mind its a small aircraft and does not fly everywhere) but they wer extremely cheap. 300$ round trip including my baby. I took in the cabin with me, in her own bag, and put her under the seat with me. a friend of mine just flew delta with her dog but I believe there was a 100$ fee for the dog I'm not sure..

dlross · 07-23-2008, 10:37 AM

Do you have WestJet? They let you take your dog on with you have to put under the seat.

bchgirl · 07-23-2008, 10:39 AM

Most of the major carriers allow pets to fly in the cabin. Since costs have risen...I think most charge 100 bucks each way.

Neither Southwest nor Jetblue allow pets in cabin.

Mayas Mommy · 07-23-2008, 10:43 AM

AA allows them but we paid an outrages amount of money for her to be under my daughters feet ....

Lovin' Gracie · 07-23-2008, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by bchgirl

Most of the major carriers allow pets to fly in the cabin. Since costs have risen...I think most charge 100 bucks each way.

Neither Southwest nor Jetblue allow pets in cabin.

jetBlue definitely DOES allow pets in the cabin. Gracie always flies with us on jetBlue---just came back from FL on jetBlue last week and going again mid-August. Their seats sit a bit lower so you need the smallest size sherpa to fit under them, though. Here is where they say this:
JetBlue | Help)

However, they will not carry pets in the cargo area for safety reasons.

michiko · 07-26-2008, 05:32 AM

Haruka and I have tried several airlines.. if they let you bring your yorkie to the cabin... it is all the same to me.. but price can be different. That is how we usually pick. And of course we have to look at the destination. If the airline doesn't fly there.. then... you might want to try other etc...

I personally think that charges are just so crazy!

romeos mommy · 07-26-2008, 12:43 PM

usa 3000

dogbert · 09-06-2008, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pagonzal

Which airline is the best to travel with a pet? What range in cost would it be to fly round trip?

Pam

When we moved from AZ to MN we only flew an airline that let us keep the pets with us. I refused to put them in the cargo hold under the plane. At that time they only allowed two pets per flight in the passenger seating area and our pets were the two that went under the seats in front of us.

LDandPasquale · 09-06-2008, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by michiko

I personally think that charges are just so crazy!

I agree....i just paid 169$ roundtrip for Pasquale (100$ on jetblue and 69$ on airtran). Mind you, it was only 30$ cheaper than MY Ticket....and he doesnt even get his own seat. I just dont get it..you can bring a child that is 2 yrs old or under on a plane for FREE and they can sit on your lap..but i cant sit a dog that weighs less than a 2 yr old on MY lap??

LIL MIS' MAGIC · 09-06-2008, 04:34 PM

American is what I normally fly if traveling with a pup....but it is about $100 each way. At times I have been allowed to board early, but not everytime.

RONLYNN · 09-06-2008, 05:01 PM

Most airlines have gone up in price a lot. I don't know where you are located but if you look up Virgin America they only charge $50 each way and the airline is really nice! I am flying on them to San Francisco next month.

julisa · 09-07-2008, 06:02 AM

This is a chart that breaks down all the fees for major airlines in the U.S. and includes the different fees for bringing a pet in the cabin.

http://i.slimg.com/sc/sl/graphic/u/u...rline-fees.pdf

DejaVu · 09-08-2008, 11:25 PM

I have flown with Jetblue with a pet in the cabin, no issues and the flight attendents adored her. Was also fairly cheap, $50 each way. Not sure what the rate is now...

07-23-2008, 09:00 AM	#1
pagonzal Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 110	Best airline to fly with a pet Which airline is the best to travel with a pet? What range in cost would it be to fly round trip? Pam

07-23-2008, 10:37 AM	#3
dlross Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 90	Do you have WestJet? They let you take your dog on with you have to put under the seat. __________________ Deborah

07-23-2008, 10:39 AM	#4
bchgirl Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 10,222	Most of the major carriers allow pets to fly in the cabin. Since costs have risen...I think most charge 100 bucks each way. Neither Southwest nor Jetblue allow pets in cabin. __________________ Deb, Ramsey, Reese, Reggie & Trace who watches over us Ramsey 's Bailey

07-23-2008, 10:43 AM	#5
Mayas Mommy RAWR - FEAR - ME !!! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 3,059	AA allows them but we paid an outrages amount of money for her to be under my daughters feet .... __________________ Maya and Elvis ARE IN LOVE I LOVE MY LIFE AS A MOMMY AND A WIFE

07-26-2008, 05:32 AM	#7
michiko The Yorkie Sitter Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 2,109	Haruka and I have tried several airlines.. if they let you bring your yorkie to the cabin... it is all the same to me.. but price can be different. That is how we usually pick. And of course we have to look at the destination. If the airline doesn't fly there.. then... you might want to try other etc... I personally think that charges are just so crazy! __________________ Michiko (Ethicist) and Haruka(Fragrance of Spring Flowers) http://yorkieharuka.blogspot.com/

07-23-2008, 10:23 AM	#2
JesBred Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 89	I just recently flew with expressjet (keep in mind its a small aircraft and does not fly everywhere) but they wer extremely cheap. 300$ round trip including my baby. I took in the cabin with me, in her own bag, and put her under the seat with me. a friend of mine just flew delta with her dog but I believe there was a 100$ fee for the dog I'm not sure..

07-26-2008, 12:43 PM	#8
romeos mommy YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Voorhees, NJ Posts: 3,311	usa 3000 __________________ Bernadette & Romeo

09-06-2008, 04:34 PM	#11
LIL MIS' MAGIC Yorkie Lover Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midlothian, Texas Posts: 4,070 Blog Entries: 3	American is what I normally fly if traveling with a pup....but it is about $100 each way. At times I have been allowed to board early, but not everytime. __________________ Kristin, Mom to: Yorkies Lil Mis Magic & Sailor and Silkies Captain & Heaven; Agent to: Striker Looking For Someone to Show Your Little One...Email Me!!

09-06-2008, 05:01 PM	#12
RONLYNN Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 1,042	Most airlines have gone up in price a lot. I don't know where you are located but if you look up Virgin America they only charge $50 each way and the airline is really nice! I am flying on them to San Francisco next month. __________________ Ronda & Teddi PPU - Petite Pups United Member The PINK Club Member **

09-07-2008, 06:02 AM	#13
julisa Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lafayette Posts: 30	This is a chart that breaks down all the fees for major airlines in the U.S. and includes the different fees for bringing a pet in the cabin. http://i.slimg.com/sc/sl/graphic/u/u...rline-fees.pdf __________________ Proud Mami to Ringo

09-08-2008, 11:25 PM	#14
DejaVu Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: California Posts: 228	I have flown with Jetblue with a pet in the cabin, no issues and the flight attendents adored her. Was also fairly cheap, $50 each way. Not sure what the rate is now...