we just returned from a 3 hour flight today (on horizon/alaska) and used the large alex. to be honest, the airline personnel don't pay any attention to your pup or the bag he's in. they only care about the cargo pets not the cabin ones. we've traveled a lot and i've never had anyone ask, look, or care what type of carrier he's in. as long as the bag zips closed and fits under the seat like a purse.
one side note: this was our first trip with the alex - i usually use the argo teafco for travel. anyway, i noticed my dog was panting heavily inside the alex bag (on both legs of the trip). he never panted at all in the teafco. i'm worried that despite its good looks, the alex doesn't provide enough ventilation through the mesh. has anyone else experienced this? |