Which Airlines are best for travel with your dog? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

RONLYNN · 10-19-2007, 11:16 AM

I need to book some flights and I have never taken Teddi before. I was wondering if there are some airlines that are better than others?

chattiesmom · 10-19-2007, 11:23 AM

The one time we flew with one of our furbrats it was with Delta. The flight was uneventful so all was well

Good luck -- hope you have a GREAT trip.

KathyinCali · 10-19-2007, 11:41 AM

I've only flown Delta so far with Lucy and they are great in my experiences.

Yorkiekids · 10-19-2007, 11:43 AM

I like Continental the best.

Mybabyboymax · 10-19-2007, 11:48 AM

I have flown northwest and it was great! I was so nervous because after I booked the flight I read so many bad reviews on them but it went perfect. Macy even sat on our laps and her carrier remained on the floor.

RONLYNN · 10-19-2007, 01:10 PM

Did you all pay for and tell them ahead of time that you were bringing a dog? I mean she is so small and her carrier just looks like a purse....just asking.

Also, did you have to bring health certificates from your vet?

Mardelin · 10-19-2007, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RONLYNN

Did you all pay for and tell them ahead of time that you were bringing a dog? I mean she is so small and her carrier just looks like a purse....just asking.

Also, did you have to bring health certificates from your vet?

I've only flown American, I understand that Continental has the best fares for dogs.

No, you don't need a health certificate to fly in cabin.....However, you may need one if the state you're flying to requires it.

mistyinca · 10-19-2007, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by RONLYNN

Did you all pay for and tell them ahead of time that you were bringing a dog? I mean she is so small and her carrier just looks like a purse....just asking.

Also, did you have to bring health certificates from your vet?

You do have to call and get a reservation ahead of time because most flights only allow two dogs on the whole plane each flight. But you don't pay for them until you actually check in...

Look up the in cabin pet policies on the particular website and see the measurements they require for the carrier. Even ones that say airline approved still have to fit their requirements and some want different dimensions than others. Lisa, Sukoshi's Mom posted a really helpful post with each airline's carrier requirements. I don't have the link to the post, but I'm sure you could find it with a search.

pepe mint · 10-22-2007, 04:08 AM

does southwest allow you to travel with your pup as "carry on"? we are heading to NY for Christmas and I really want to bring Maggie. Hubby bought the tickets through southwest

Mardelin · 10-22-2007, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by pepe mint

does southwest allow you to travel with your pup as "carry on"? we are heading to NY for Christmas and I really want to bring Maggie. Hubby bought the tickets through southwest

Nope, thanks to Zsa Zsa Gabor, Southwest does not allow pets in cabin...you can ship them underneath

pepe mint · 10-22-2007, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin

Nope, thanks to Zsa Zsa Gabor, Southwest does not allow pets in cabin...you can ship them underneath

that really stinks!! now i don't want to go!!!

lowviscosity · 10-22-2007, 02:25 PM

We flew American Airlines from Seattle to Dallas,TX round trip. Both ways the staff was absolutley amazing. On the flight out of Seattle the flight attendant at the counter gave us 3 seats since the flight was underbooked, she said if we wanted we could keep our dogs in the seats or have space for them so they don't have to be under the seat.

At the airport they were all friendly, all they needed was the vet health certificate.

We had to pay a fee for them both ways but it was well worth it!

One time the guy in front of us sneezed and Lil' Daisy barked at him, eveyone just started laughing saying how cute she was. Beckham slept both ways very calm.

Mardelin · 10-22-2007, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by lowviscosity

We flew American Airlines from Seattle to Dallas,TX round trip. Both ways the staff was absolutley amazing. On the flight out of Seattle the flight attendant at the counter gave us 3 seats since the flight was underbooked, she said if we wanted we could keep our dogs in the seats or have space for them so they don't have to be under the seat.

At the airport they were all friendly, all they needed was the vet health certificate.

We had to pay a fee for them both ways but it was well worth it!

One time the guy in front of us sneezed and Lil' Daisy barked at him, eveyone just started laughing saying how cute she was. Beckham slept both ways very calm.

American has always been wonderful....Last year, we had 7 yorkies in cabin...flying from Dallas to NY for the Yorkshire Terrier Nationals and Westminster......the flight attendants went nuts...wanting to hold each of the Yorkies and parading them up and down the isle.

You usually don't need a health cerficate to fly your dog in cabin....it is only dependent on your destination State laws, so it's wise to check.

pepe mint · 10-23-2007, 07:05 AM

i just called southwest. they do not allow pets AT ALL even under cabin.

unless they are "service" dogs. wonder if i can get maggie registered as a service dog before Christmas ????

JHurtt · 10-23-2007, 07:41 AM

I have flown with American Airlines and Jet Blue with my pups. Both have been great with no problems. I would definitely recommend booking it ahead of time so that you don't run into problems when you get there as they only allow a certain number on the plane. You will also want to make sure that you get an airline approved carrier that fits their dimensions. Mine is a little larger than most restrictions, but so far I have not had any problems getting it under the seat. While I have never been asked for a health certificate I usually get one before leaving just incase. Would hate to have problems for something so small. Good luck!

10-19-2007, 11:16 AM	#1
RONLYNN Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 1,044	Which Airlines are best for travel with your dog? I need to book some flights and I have never taken Teddi before. I was wondering if there are some airlines that are better than others? __________________ Ronda & Teddi PPU - Petite Pups United Member The PINK Club Member **

10-19-2007, 11:23 AM	#2
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,549	The one time we flew with one of our furbrats it was with Delta. The flight was uneventful so all was well Good luck -- hope you have a GREAT trip. __________________ *Yorkie Yummies Silk Step-In Harnesses * NapSaks Click on the links above for order information!**

10-19-2007, 11:41 AM	#3
KathyinCali Love My Li'l Lucy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,695	I've only flown Delta so far with Lucy and they are great in my experiences. __________________ Kathy and Lil' Lucy Buster and Jammies Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club

10-19-2007, 11:43 AM	#4
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 12,428	I like Continental the best. __________________ Susan, Piper & Sebastion

10-19-2007, 11:48 AM	#5
Mybabyboymax Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: queens Posts: 1,685	I have flown northwest and it was great! I was so nervous because after I booked the flight I read so many bad reviews on them but it went perfect. Macy even sat on our laps and her carrier remained on the floor. __________________ Proud mommy to Max \| and \| Auntie to Macy

10-19-2007, 01:10 PM	#6
RONLYNN Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 1,044	Did you all pay for and tell them ahead of time that you were bringing a dog? I mean she is so small and her carrier just looks like a purse....just asking. Also, did you have to bring health certificates from your vet? __________________ Ronda & Teddi PPU - Petite Pups United Member The PINK Club Member **

10-22-2007, 04:08 AM	#9
pepe mint My yorkies, My friends! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nashville Posts: 10,697	does southwest allow you to travel with your pup as "carry on"? we are heading to NY for Christmas and I really want to bring Maggie. Hubby bought the tickets through southwest __________________ Maggie Tessa I am DOUBLY blessed NEW STUFF at PawPassions.com (click here)Time is what you make for the things that are important to you!!!

10-22-2007, 02:25 PM	#12
lowviscosity Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 85	Great experience with AA We flew American Airlines from Seattle to Dallas,TX round trip. Both ways the staff was absolutley amazing. On the flight out of Seattle the flight attendant at the counter gave us 3 seats since the flight was underbooked, she said if we wanted we could keep our dogs in the seats or have space for them so they don't have to be under the seat. At the airport they were all friendly, all they needed was the vet health certificate. We had to pay a fee for them both ways but it was well worth it! One time the guy in front of us sneezed and Lil' Daisy barked at him, eveyone just started laughing saying how cute she was. Beckham slept both ways very calm. Last edited by lowviscosity; 10-22-2007 at 02:26 PM.

10-23-2007, 07:05 AM	#14
pepe mint My yorkies, My friends! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nashville Posts: 10,697	i just called southwest. they do not allow pets AT ALL even under cabin. unless they are "service" dogs. wonder if i can get maggie registered as a service dog before Christmas ???? __________________ Maggie Tessa I am DOUBLY blessed NEW STUFF at PawPassions.com (click here)Time is what you make for the things that are important to you!!! Last edited by pepe mint; 10-23-2007 at 07:06 AM.

10-23-2007, 07:41 AM	#15
JHurtt Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 271	I have flown with American Airlines and Jet Blue with my pups. Both have been great with no problems. I would definitely recommend booking it ahead of time so that you don't run into problems when you get there as they only allow a certain number on the plane. You will also want to make sure that you get an airline approved carrier that fits their dimensions. Mine is a little larger than most restrictions, but so far I have not had any problems getting it under the seat. While I have never been asked for a health certificate I usually get one before leaving just incase. Would hate to have problems for something so small. Good luck! __________________ Jen and the kids of Bloomin' Biewers www.bloominbiewers.com