[concretegurl]

Originally Posted by QuickSilver

Okay, I know this is not breaking news, but I just paid ***$200*** to take Thor on a flight with me!

I was booking my rezzies for Christmas, and I was like, "oh, I'll go Virgin even though the ticket is slightly more expensive because I like Virgin", completely forgetting about pet fees. Then after waiting on hold for almost AN HOUR, they told me that it is $100 each way! So the ticket is not "slightly" more expensive, it is highway robbery.

Also, I just realized that I will have to check bags for the first time in maybe ten years because I will have Thor as a carry on, and I think Virgin charges an ungodly amount for checked bags also.

I am almost thinking about canceling the ticket and booking somewhere else... but I don't think I can bear to wait on the phone with Virgin to cancel and then another airline to book Thor.

Anyway, lesson learned, I guess. This is the first time I'm flying with Thor, so please wish us both luck.

I don't get it my brother lives in CT he was flying all the way to home to CA-let me just state he is CHEAP!-he was going to purchase two tickets one for himself and one for his daughter (6) and have his son (2) ride on his lap the entire way...so if my nephew was free-a 30 lbs child why the extortion fee for what at most 10 lbs of dogs? I don't get it I mean if you want to buy a separate seat for your dogs to ensure their comfort or your own (making sure you don't have to literally rub elbows or more with the person next to ya) let alone if you can afford another air fair just for your dogs more power to you-but seriously if kids can ride on your lap free why not dogs? Maybe it's just via some airlines, and maybe that's changed I don't know but I still don't understand the logic of it...