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01-22-2012, 11:01 AM | #1 |
Katie Scarlett's Mommy Donating Member | Leaving On A Jet Plane... Hey guys! Question for you... My sister in law is expecting her second baby boy in late March, early April. I am so excited to be an aunt again! My husband and I will be taking a vacation to Alabama the 3rd week of March when he has a week off. We will drive though. But knowing our luck, I have a feeling Camden will not be here then. I just know I'm going to get back home and then they call me to tell me she has gone into labor. So I am thinking that this might be a good time for Katie Scarlett's first flight. Of course, I cannot go ahead and pre book the flight because I do not know when she is going to go into labor, but I do want to be there as soon as I can. I did not get to see my first nephew until he was 2 weeks old and I would love to be there to help when they come home from the hospital this time. So I will have to hope I can get on a last minute flight that will have the availability of taking Katie Scarlett with me. If not, I'll just drive the 12 hour drive in 2 days again. But I would love to fly. Anyways, what all does one need to know about flying? I have no clue how it works. I know I need an air line approved carrier and I suppose I'll have to find one of those. But I have more questions... 1. When we go through security, how does that work? Do I leave her in the carrier while she goes through the scanning thingie or do I take her out? 2. When we are at the gate waiting on our flight, am I allowed to take her out to sit in my lap? 3. I know she needs to use the restroom before we go, so is there a pet place at the aiport after you go through security or do I take her in the restroom with me and put down a pee pad in the stall floor? 4. I know she doesn't need to eat before flight, but provide water. Should I go to my vet to see about meds to make her sleepy for the first time? She does fine in the car but not sure how she will do on a plane. 5. How much is the fee to bring your pet with you? Also, is there paperwork I need to bring with me to the airport for her like her vaccination info or anything? 6. Any tips I might need? I am almost positive we will have to change planes somewhere like Charlotte or Atlanta. I'll probably leave out of Baltimore and fly to Huntsville. AirTran used to do one way flights from BWI to HSV but I believe they are stopping that. So I'm positive I'll have to change planes. Thank you for any help you can give me. I am sorry to write so much, but being new at this, I have no idea. I know it is still a ways off too, but I want to be prepared.
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01-22-2012, 11:50 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
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| I've only flown once, but this is my experience. 1. They had me strip Kaji down to his birthday suit (no clothes no collar no harness) and place everything in his kwigy Bo. I carried him through the metal detector and his bag went through the exray thing. 2. It depends on the airport workers. I walked Kaji in his leash through LAX, but he had to be carried in TN. 3. Piddle pads are your best friend. I placed a puddle pad on the floor in a stall in the bathroom and Kaji went before the flight. 4. I'm not comfortable with medicating unnecessarily. I didn't, and have a high strung, high anxiety dog. He was fine. 5. Fee depends on the airline, and paperwork depends on the state. It's best to just have a health certificate in hand just in case. You have to call ahead and "reserve" your pup's space on the flight and then pay at the counter when you get to the airport. I don't know how this would work with last minute flights.
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01-22-2012, 01:18 PM | #3 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Michigan USA & Sheffield UK
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| You have to take your pup out of the carrier and carry her as you go through security. Pets are supposed to be in carriers at all times other than during the above mentioned security screening. I do unzipped the carrier while it was on my lap, so I could pet my pup, while waiting to board the plane. As my yorkies have always been pad trained, I just take the carrier to the bathroom, put down a pad and she will go on it. For those with outdoor trained dogs, all airports I'm aware of provide potty areas for service dogs that your dog can use also. I have never given my pup any kind of medication/sedative before flying and most airlines recommend that you not and some specifically state they will not fly sedated pets. Fees vary by airline. Southwest is cheap at only $75 each way. Jet Blue has a pet perks program that saves you money & has extra treats for your pup. Sometimes it may be cheaper to buy another seat rather than pay the pet fee depending on the cost of the flight. Make sure you get a health certificate and documentation of shots (esp. rabies) from your vet prior to travel. I have only been asked for any documentation twice on domestic flights in the States out of well over 30+ times. My only advice is to keep all the routines prior to travel the same as always, do not give any new treats or introduce any new foods prior to travel. Walk/play with your pup prior to entering the airport so they are tired and want to sleep during travel. Something about the hum of the plane has always helped my yorkie sleep & stay calm. Also, be sure to line the bottom of your carrier with a disposable potty pad and have a few extra on hand (not just in checked luggage) incase of a potty accident in the carrier, you can change it out quickly in the bathroom. I was always a little stressed before traveling with my yorkie, but she always did great. ZoE has only flown once so far, but my last yorkie flew alot, and I never had really bad experience due to her...only due to delayed/missed connecting flights. Best of luck with your travel plans.
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01-28-2012, 03:28 AM | #5 |
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| Your airline website will give you the exact width, length, and height of the space under the seat, so that you can choose a carrier that will fit comfortably. Usually the middle seat has the most under seat space, but I prefer the window seat for privacy if I need to care for one of the babies. BWI PetRelief Area (from the BWI website) Pet Relief Area - Travelers accompanied by service or other domestic animals can enjoy the convenience of a pet relief area while at the airport. The Pet Relief Area can be found at the end of Concourse E, near the International Terminal, adjacent to the light rail station on the lower level. Seating is available in the area. Owners are asked to clean up after their animals, using the waste disposal bags and receptacle provided.
__________________ Kim- Mom to Lola, Mia, Allie, and Lucy, always in my heart |
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