Def get a health certificate. Even if they say its not needed, you never know. I have had people reserving my flight tell me mixed stories about flight procedures, then i call back and its another story. So I dont think they know what they are talking about all the time.
Jet Blue flies pets for $50 each way I believe. I just flew with my little girl to Maine. It ridiculous how much the airlines are charging for them to be on board with us. Its not even like they are taking up extra space, because you have to use that as a your personal bag. I just stick my purse inside her carrier, since its 3x too big for her.
If the airlines dont like us bringing pets then why do they allow it?