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I am referring to the cost, not the airlines. |
I would be careful doing this... just because I know when I booked with Continental Airlines, they had a limit as to how many pets were allowed on board at one time. I wouldn't want to pay at the counter only to find out they were at their limit. But some airlines might be different. |
Me and BoBo flew Continetal at Christmas and they didn't even charge a fee! Of course I wouldn't bank on this. I just got lucky. At any rate, they were really good with lil' BoBo, so I would recommend them. :thumbup: |
This thread made me curious so I checked, and the biggest airline here, Air Canada, doesn't allow pets in the cabin anymore due to complaints from allergy sufferers! |
We flew United in April and it was $85 one way. |
I just flew Spirit and it was $75 each way. Although no one asked for his health certificate or his ticket, I'd be nervous not paying though. It'd be my luck they check, too. |
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On the trips a few years ago when I did pay for Gracie, I was never given a receipt, tags, ticket, etc. for her---she didn't even show on my boarding pass. The extra money I paid only showed on my credit card bill a month later. Her carrier is tiny and looks like a purse. No one has ever questioned me getting on a plane--and I fly with her about 12 times a year. |
Just curious but what do you do when you get to the security check point where they put all your carry ons through the x ray machine? |
The dog is carried by you through the metal detector and the dog's bag goes through the x-ray machine. I have done this with two dogs before and it is quite a juggle holding two and doing everything. Remember to do everything first before the dog and then the dogs first before the other stuff after you are through Last time, I had one dog, but they wanted to pat me down. Told me to put my arms out. When they saw that I had the dog held out in one hand they said that I did not have to hold my arm out with the dog. (I try to fly my puppies to their new homes, so they don't have to fly cargo.) |
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Exactly my question. It sounds like some people are able to get away without paying for their pet and go ahead and board with them anyway.....how do they do that when they get to the xray machine? If they don't know that the pup is in the purse, don't they figure it out when you have to put the purse on the conveyer belt? Don't they ask there for the proof of boarding for the dog? |
I've been using this website. It lists airlines, a brief description of their policy, and then a link to their website. It's helped me a lot in figuring out which airlines allow pets, size restrictions of carriers, etc. Summary of Airline Pet-Transport Policies | The Humane Society of the United States |
I'm not as adventurous as some. I know that when checking luggage I have to go to the counter regardless of whether I printed my boarding pass and as soon as they pull up my reservation they know I have a dog. For me, it's not worth the risk. I would be very upset if I got stopped and hadn't made a reservationf for Lucy and the cabin was at it's limit. |
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What kind of carrier do you use on the airplane? I used to get away with that years ago with my poodle because she didn't make a sound either but I would be afraid to try that with Lily because she has never flown and she might scream the whole way across country???lol I am flying in Sept. on United and it is $100 ea. way. I'll see how she does going and how they are doing things and deal with it on the way back different maybe. I wish Southwest let you take pets too because that is how I always flew but they don't let you. Good luck!! |
American Airlines - Number of Pets Allowed Only one pet kennel per ticketed passenger may be accepted for travel in the cabin. The kennel may contain two (2) dogs or two (2) cats but they must be the same species, ages between 8-weeks and 6-months, and weigh less than 20 lbs. Unless I'm reading it incorrectly they are addressing traveling with two pets at the same time. I have flown American frequently with Lucy and they know her age (over a year) as it is on her health certificate. |
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Taken from Midwest Airline's website - Vet Health Certificate. Upon check-in, you must present a veterinarian health certificate that includes current vaccination records and is dated within 10 days of travel. I don't have the opportunity to fly Midwest often, I wish I did as they are very comfortable. One interesting note on them - They have a frequent flyer plan for pets. Six Legs and you get a free round trip ticket for them :) I thought that was very nice. |
We flew with Biggie Smalls last year with Delta. They were great! They did not ask for the health certificate, but we had one just in case. I think back then it was only $50.00 each way. Looks like they are charging $100.00 each way now. Yikes! |
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You will run the risk of losing your flight if you don't make the reservation before hand. Northwest does not allow you to pay for the pet when you make your reservation, you must go to the ticket counter. But every major airline that does allow pets has a rule as to how many can be in the cabin during any flight and it is usually two. So, if you don't make the reservation beforehand, get told at the boarding area that you have to go back and pay and there are already other pets on that flight, you won't be able to fly. It is also a smart idea to always have your health certificate. Most airlines have it is a mandatory condition if you look on their website. Again, IF they ask to see it and you don't have it, you're going to be turned away. BTW, the fee for United and Northwest was $80 each way last January..... |
American Airlines Scooter and I normally fly American Airlines. Their price was $80 but with all the new fees has changed to $100. We flew last week and will fly back home next week. We stayed within the US so I am sure international flights are more expesive. It is pricey but at least your babies get to fly with you so you know they are safe and healthy. Good luck! |
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