I have taken Levi with me to Florida the last three years. About a 2-3 hour flight to Atlanta and then another quick 45 minute flight to Daytona Beach. Every time I took him I gave him the pill the vet suggested 1 hour before the flight. I flew Delta and found them often rude. You have to walk the dog through the security scanner. No collar, no leash and men with guns on the other side of the scanner. The first time Levi was like no way. Then I got him to go through. Delta gave me a hard time about water, nutrical the health certificate and letting him out of his bag in the rest room to stretch his legs. Forget the flight attendents that wouldn't even let me unzip the bag an inch. I finally decided to get rude back....so that I could give him some water. The attendent said people may have allergies....well the lady next to me had on enough perfume to choke a horse. I finally told the flight attendent that I paid $150.00 for my dog to be smushed under the seat.. more than most "people" passengers had paid and if he was panting...he was getting some water! She then left me alone.
Last flight ...Delta again....they were very nice. Attendent told me that she had no issues unless I completely took him out of the bag....which I wouldn't do. So, I unzipped the bag and left my hand in...Levi was very happy.
I think it boils down to.....its whoever you get as the flight attendent.I also use the Sherpa bag...which I love! |