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srostie · 04-16-2010, 12:39 PM

Do you buy a ticket or hide your yorkie in your purse? My daughter has a friend with a chihuahua that she smuggles on the airlines. Out of approximately 100 trips, she has been "caught" only once and had to pay the $150. She has been doing this with her dog since she was a puppy so the dog is used to it, and is very calm. There is no problem at the screening area because they don't know if the dog has a ticket or not. I couldn't believe this so I thought I would see if others have done this.

2girls · 04-16-2010, 12:57 PM

I always make a reservation in advance because some airline only allow 3 pets per flight. Airlines have wised up to people smuggling their pets on board. Security will now ask you for your ticket and "pet" must be noted before you can enter the gate area. I suppose I could have smuggled 1 of my 2 pets if I was brave enough.

smallmans · 04-16-2010, 01:34 PM

Bella is a wonderful flyer. She doesn't make a sound and no one even knows she is on the plane. I'm a rule follower so I don't do it, but I have thought ab out it.

Sunnie · 04-16-2010, 01:49 PM

I would NOT chance it! They certainly could deny you on the plane and that would not be cool if you were already away from home. When I flew with mine they DID note it on the tickets and they looked at them before I was able to board.

Kirby · 04-16-2010, 01:56 PM

How would you get through the scanner? It seems to me the x-ray machine that your bag would go through would show a dog inside. I realize they MAY not ask for a ticket, but usually they do. I wouldn't risk it and pay the money.

2girls · 04-16-2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Kirby

How would you get through the scanner? It seems to me the x-ray machine that your bag would go through would show a dog inside. I realize they MAY not ask for a ticket, but usually they do. I wouldn't risk it and pay the money.

The pet needs to be carried through security and the empty pet carrier goes through the scanner, they just recently started checking your ticket for a pet voucher before allowing you through to the gate area.

WorldsCutest · 04-16-2010, 02:04 PM

Since we're currently on vacation with our furbaby, I have to comment. First, airlines limit the number of pets on board for a reason. Imagine if nobody declared them and you got on board a flying kennel? Second, it is a requirement that pets be kept in a carrier while in both the airport and on the plane. No exceptions, not even to show your dog to somebody (believe me, I know). This is also for the dogs comfort and safety since they must be stowed under the seat in front of you during flight. Please consider your dogs safety and not just the cost. I hate paying for my dog that must be kept in a carrier and under my seat, but I know I have to. By the way, I have to ask - what airline and airport is allowing this (or not catching it)?

misslissa · 04-16-2010, 02:20 PM

I have never flown with Gatsby but my chi-mix has flown with her old owner and she would sneak her on the plane she would fly out of our local airport and into one in another small city she never had a problem until one day the soft carrier was crushed and chi-chi started to cry i know she was banned from the airline but i dont know what it was

in a similar story when my best friends uncle came home from germany 15 years ago or so (mostly guessing)they put there yorkie who was still a pup in a shoe box and stuck her under the seat the flight attendant figured it out and helped them hide her and that was a German airline its a big holiday story in her family

lolagrl · 04-16-2010, 02:24 PM

I fly with my little Lola quite a bit and have to say paying the extra fare is well worth it. There was a flight not to long ago that a lady took her dog on without paying and there was a little girl in front of them that was severly allergic and put her into a allergic fit not knowing there was a dog on board, they had to make a emergency landing only for the dog to bark and blow their cover (haha). Everyone was alright but when you reserve your dog on-board it helps when people do have allergies stay their distance and the flight booking agent is able to know where the dogs are. My little girl is only 4 lbs and never barks when she's in her bag, as soon as she goes under the seat she is sound asleep for the flight and know I could get away with not paying but don't want to make anyone sick and run the risk of the airlines cutting their dogs on board policy which in Canada we are getting close to. Just my two cents...

2girls · 04-16-2010, 02:26 PM

Oh Gosh, a shoe box? My last flight had a 10 hour layover and I was so happy to have nice cozy carriers for the girls, they slept well and stayed safe from the million feet packed in the airport that day. I think that was the day they fell in love with their carriers...lol.

BamaFan121s · 04-16-2010, 04:05 PM

I find it hard to believe that someone could actually smuggle a dog onto a plane in their purse. They scan EVERYTHING, purses included, running them through machines. And they don't detect a dog in there? Hmmmm....

Either way, make the reservation and pay the fee. Rules and regulations apply to EVERYONE, not just the people who feel like following them.

TresCutePiggies · 04-16-2010, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

I find it hard to believe that someone could actually smuggle a dog onto a plane in their purse. They scan EVERYTHING, purses included, running them through machines. And they don't detect a dog in there? Hmmmm....

Either way, make the reservation and pay the fee. Rules and regulations apply to EVERYONE, not just the people who feel like following them.

I've always paid the pet fee; I'm a rule follower. That being said, I can see how easy it would be for someone to sneak their dog on. Security has never asked me or checked for a pet tag (usually just hangs on the carrier), and you have to carry your dog through security in your arms anyways, so the carrier/purse is going through empty whether you paid a pet fee or not.

jwing · 04-16-2010, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by srostie

Do you buy a ticket or hide your yorkie in your purse? My daughter has a friend with a chihuahua that she smuggles on the airlines. Out of approximately 100 trips, she has been "caught" only once and had to pay the $150. She has been doing this with her dog since she was a puppy so the dog is used to it, and is very calm. There is no problem at the screening area because they don't know if the dog has a ticket or not. I couldn't believe this so I thought I would see if others have done this.

HI! I just flew for the first time with my sisters yorkie...paid 75 each way...but I dont know if I could have hid him...they make you take him out of bag to go through security and they wanted his bag to be screened. I did also have to let them know prior to flying...but he did very well and no one even knew I had him...slept the whole flight

Jen...Oliver and Scouts mommy!!!

srostie · 04-16-2010, 04:41 PM

She does take her dog out as needed going through security but they don't check to see if she paid for a dog on her ticket. I don't know what airlines but she said "big" airports are easier than small airports. Not something I would do, I am anxious enough about flying, with the new rules and regulations, the last thing I need to worry about is smuggling Jonah and he is not apt to fly peacefully!

BamaFan121s · 04-16-2010, 08:25 PM

Ah, I see. I misunderstood. "smuggling" them in as in not paying for them, not sneaking them on altogether without anyone knowing the dog is there. That makes more sense.

04-16-2010, 12:39 PM	#1
srostie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brighton, Co Posts: 75	Flying with your yorkie Do you buy a ticket or hide your yorkie in your purse? My daughter has a friend with a chihuahua that she smuggles on the airlines. Out of approximately 100 trips, she has been "caught" only once and had to pay the $150. She has been doing this with her dog since she was a puppy so the dog is used to it, and is very calm. There is no problem at the screening area because they don't know if the dog has a ticket or not. I couldn't believe this so I thought I would see if others have done this. __________________ Mom & Jonah love to run: next up 5K Canine Classic

04-16-2010, 12:57 PM	#2
2girls YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: CT Posts: 680	I always make a reservation in advance because some airline only allow 3 pets per flight. Airlines have wised up to people smuggling their pets on board. Security will now ask you for your ticket and "pet" must be noted before you can enter the gate area. I suppose I could have smuggled 1 of my 2 pets if I was brave enough. __________________ *Wendy, Lola, Lea & Gracie*

04-16-2010, 01:34 PM	#3
smallmans YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 313	I've Thought About It Bella is a wonderful flyer. She doesn't make a sound and no one even knows she is on the plane. I'm a rule follower so I don't do it, but I have thought ab out it.

04-16-2010, 01:49 PM	#4
Sunnie Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 4,057	I would NOT chance it! They certainly could deny you on the plane and that would not be cool if you were already away from home. When I flew with mine they DID note it on the tickets and they looked at them before I was able to board. __________________ Sonya, Owned by Ladybug, Tilly, Sunshine, Beamer, Rainbow, Sonny and Righteous RIP Sunnie (11/12/2003-7/31/2009)

04-16-2010, 02:04 PM	#7
WorldsCutest Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wall, NJ, USA Posts: 47	Since we're currently on vacation with our furbaby, I have to comment. First, airlines limit the number of pets on board for a reason. Imagine if nobody declared them and you got on board a flying kennel? Second, it is a requirement that pets be kept in a carrier while in both the airport and on the plane. No exceptions, not even to show your dog to somebody (believe me, I know). This is also for the dogs comfort and safety since they must be stowed under the seat in front of you during flight. Please consider your dogs safety and not just the cost. I hate paying for my dog that must be kept in a carrier and under my seat, but I know I have to. By the way, I have to ask - what airline and airport is allowing this (or not catching it)? __________________ www.WorldsCutestYorkie.com The home of Raffy, the Worlds Cutest Yorkie!

04-16-2010, 01:56 PM	#5
Kirby YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 618	How would you get through the scanner? It seems to me the x-ray machine that your bag would go through would show a dog inside. I realize they MAY not ask for a ticket, but usually they do. I wouldn't risk it and pay the money.

04-16-2010, 02:20 PM	#8
misslissa YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: canton ohio us Posts: 1,574	I have never flown with Gatsby but my chi-mix has flown with her old owner and she would sneak her on the plane she would fly out of our local airport and into one in another small city she never had a problem until one day the soft carrier was crushed and chi-chi started to cry i know she was banned from the airline but i dont know what it was in a similar story when my best friends uncle came home from germany 15 years ago or so (mostly guessing)they put there yorkie who was still a pup in a shoe box and stuck her under the seat the flight attendant figured it out and helped them hide her and that was a German airline its a big holiday story in her family __________________ Don't say I love you unless you mean it, but if you do say it a lot. People forget.

04-16-2010, 02:24 PM	#9
lolagrl Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 10	I fly with my little Lola quite a bit and have to say paying the extra fare is well worth it. There was a flight not to long ago that a lady took her dog on without paying and there was a little girl in front of them that was severly allergic and put her into a allergic fit not knowing there was a dog on board, they had to make a emergency landing only for the dog to bark and blow their cover (haha). Everyone was alright but when you reserve your dog on-board it helps when people do have allergies stay their distance and the flight booking agent is able to know where the dogs are. My little girl is only 4 lbs and never barks when she's in her bag, as soon as she goes under the seat she is sound asleep for the flight and know I could get away with not paying but don't want to make anyone sick and run the risk of the airlines cutting their dogs on board policy which in Canada we are getting close to. Just my two cents...

04-16-2010, 02:26 PM	#10
2girls YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: CT Posts: 680	Oh Gosh, a shoe box? My last flight had a 10 hour layover and I was so happy to have nice cozy carriers for the girls, they slept well and stayed safe from the million feet packed in the airport that day. I think that was the day they fell in love with their carriers...lol. __________________ *Wendy, Lola, Lea & Gracie*

04-16-2010, 04:05 PM	#11
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	I find it hard to believe that someone could actually smuggle a dog onto a plane in their purse. They scan EVERYTHING, purses included, running them through machines. And they don't detect a dog in there? Hmmmm.... Either way, make the reservation and pay the fee. Rules and regulations apply to EVERYONE, not just the people who feel like following them.

04-16-2010, 04:41 PM	#14
srostie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brighton, Co Posts: 75	smuggling She does take her dog out as needed going through security but they don't check to see if she paid for a dog on her ticket. I don't know what airlines but she said "big" airports are easier than small airports. Not something I would do, I am anxious enough about flying, with the new rules and regulations, the last thing I need to worry about is smuggling Jonah and he is not apt to fly peacefully! __________________ Mom & Jonah love to run: next up 5K Canine Classic

04-16-2010, 08:25 PM	#15
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	Ah, I see. I misunderstood. "smuggling" them in as in not paying for them, not sneaking them on altogether without anyone knowing the dog is there. That makes more sense.