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Originally Posted by happysparents  I do understand your situation, but can you please think of flying them via a commercial airlines? There are lot of stories about how even big dogs were killed when they were transported in cargo area. Basically, you are putting your baby's life at risk. If something happens in mid air, and if they get very much tensed, they are prone to get attacks and may lead to death. One such instance can be found here,
Miniature Yorkshire Terrier: NEVER Transport Your Dog in Airplanes Cargo
I am strongly against flying pets in cargo area. Plus you wont be able to monitor them. Even if they allow you to put a webcam or a blue tooth cam, you cant get there when they need you.
I have flown with Happy to India in novemeber. It was a 24 hr flight along with 3 hr stop in Frankfurt. The airport staff were really good, but the stewards on airplane were not 
The only thing which kept him going was that he was able to see his parents. I was petting him every now and then and he was calm. He did not make any noise in the plane. I always kept petting him when we were about to take off or land. He did not pee in the whole duration for about 26-28 hours, although we had put a diaper. But once we visited hotel in India, he emptied his bladder and he was back to normal.
I think take off/landing takes a toll on these lil babies. So please check if you have an option to fly on a commercial airplane.
Another point which I can tell you for sure is that they dont prefer to have anything during whole flight time. We tried to give Happy whatever he likes but he rarely ate something. I had taken Nutri-Cal for this purpose and kept giving him a bit of Nutri-Cal every 1 hr, just to ensure that his blood sugar level stays in tact.
Also, if I remember clearly, Hawaii airport does not allow pets to be brought in. So, do a complete research before you decide. I was very very nervous for Happy before traveling.
My apologies if my post is rude, but please do all your homework before flying. I have gone through a phase wherein we had almost lost Happy and the pain cannot be explained in words. 
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While I understand where you are coming from and almost losing your babies life (so sorry!) only I can fly commercial. Which means I could take one pup, but I have a baby that is exclusively breastfed and I can't see me alone taking the baby and the puppy, it would be to much. Our plan was I would be carrying our girl and my husband would be in charge of pets.
The suggestion to take a commercial flight is NOT An option for us. That is out of our control. We can't tell the army for the sake of our pets.... It doesn't work that way!! I really am trying to do what's best and that's why I specifically asked if people had info on flying cargo so I could have them prepared. I really am sorry if this makes me seem like a bad pet owner but we sign have a choice!
My husband is more familiar with Hawaiian air policy and airport policy he worked for Hawaiian air in Hawaii before the military. We know the quarantine and airport procedure