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Taking pup on Airplane So I just booked a ticket for my baby to come with me home on the 20th of this month. Im kinda freaking out because this will be the first time for me. I want to make sure I have everything I need for him (paper wise, records) whatever to get on. Is there anything you would suggest I would bring?? They said something like health records 13 days from departure??n Also I have a gym bag look alike thing for my baby with holes in it...its made for small dogs. Would that be ok to bring him in it?? Please let me know.. |
Who told you you need a health certificate? If he is flying in the cabin with you, you don't need any paperwork, though I recommend keeping a copy of shot records with you just in case. If a health certificate is needed, it has to be dated within 10 days of your departure from your vet. The bag you have sounds just fine. I would recommend having a lightweight blanket in case it is cold on the plane. Also have pee pads on hand - they are great for using in airport bathrooms. Make sure he has ID on him during your travels. Most airports will not let a dog on a leash in the airport, but a leash is definitely recommended as well. Good luck on your trip! |
Thinking back to my last flight :) .... baby wipes, nutrical, blanket, pee pads, poop bags, water bowl, buy bottled water at airport, and chew toy. Depending on the flight crew and those around you, you may be able to keep your baby on your lap. I had a very long trip back home with one of my pups (3 flights - 12 hour total travel time) and on all three flight the stewardess overlooked the fact that my little boy was on my lap. :) Luckily, he was quiet too. Everyone around me was also very pet friendly too. :) |
Actually, some airlines DO require a health certificate for travel! There are special forms that the vets need to complete. I am not sure which airlines, but know that some do! |
I travel will bella and they didnt ask for any paper. I just payed 100 for travelling in the cabin. When you pass through security they make you take your dog out and carry him though the gate while the bag goes though the scan, then you put your dog back on the carrier. It will be fine! bella barked aliitle bit when she was in the airplane but nothing crazy and she didnt like to be there for that long but she had to stay there. It will be fine! dont worry, its easier than you think! Good luck! Dont give him to much water a couple hours before the airplane so he doesnt pee there |
With the nutrical, do they make travel sized bottles or did you fill up an appropriately sized bottle with the nutrical? I'm just taking notes here for future endeavors :D |
You can check your airline's website and it'll have all the info and requirements as far as whether or not they require a health cert. You might have to hunt a bit for it but I've checked every one of the major carriers at one time or another and they all have the info. Most don't require a health cert but there are a couple that do, usually no older than 30 days prior to travel. They'll also have the size specs for the carrier. Make sure you pack two or three potty pads in your carry on, especially if it's a longer flight and also for when you're in the terminal. Really easy to go into the bathroom on the plane or a handicapped or end stall in the restroom at the terminal if he needs a pit stop. For carriers, the size may vary a bit from airline to airline but they all require that it's ventilated on at least two sides and a waterproof bottom. I'd put a potty pad in the carrier under any blanket or pillow just in case of accidents. |
Thanks for all your replys. I am flying United Airlines and its only a 2 hour flight IF even that. Im coming from Tampa to VA. Its 125$ Each way!! Expensive but I just feel more comfortable bringing him then leaving him with someone. I always worry about him like a child. Is there anything I can do to make this trip as stress free as possible for him. I wanna information about this as possible because this is my first and I want to make it right. Thanks all :) |
Also when I called it in to let them know to add my pup to the flight they just told me I would pay when I got there??? Im like ok!! Maybe they will forget to charge me...:) that would be nice! |
Double check with them on that, you don't want to get there ready to go just for them to tell you there is no room on the flight for him...in that case you may have to check him as cargo :( It's always good to call again and get someone else to see if you get the same answer. |
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With the Nutrical, I've not seen a travel sized one. What I do when I'm flying a pup is to fill a syringe or two, place them in a ziplock baggie and place it in the pocket of my carrier. Works very well for me. |
i travel with Keoki all the time and I have always had to have a Health Certificate although they never check it. Also I would double check on paying for your animal when you get there- on Continental you have to pay beforehand because they only allow a certain number of dogs on the flight- Continental is i think $125 each way!!! Last time I was going to see if I could just buy him a seat it would have been cheaper- anyway Keoki loves traveling in his Sherpa Bag- it is airline approved and he can see whats going on- it also fits under the seat well. Good luck!!! You both will do just great!!! |
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I once planned on traveling with two of my pups who easily would fit into one carrier. I forget which airline..either Delta or AirTran....they told me that I could take the two, BUT that when I got to the ticket counter to check in it would be up to the agent whether there was enough room for the two or not. I opted to drive instead. I was not about to make plans and run a risk of an overzealous airline employee stopping my trip. |
Check your airline websites for what they consider an approved travel bag. The last time I flew Delta, the flight crew wouldn't let someone on because the bag didn't meet it's guidelines. |
All your experiences makes me think I shouldnt take him. That is just rediculous!!!! |
Traveling with pets Your dog, cat or household bird (canary, finch or parakeet) may be accepted as carry on or checked baggage. Rabbits, hamsters and guinea pigs may be accepted as checked baggage only. All options require advance reservations and are subject to a charge. For all other animals, including but not limited to parrots, cockatiels and ferrets, please contact United Cargo at 1-800-UA-CARGO or visit unitedcargo.com. Please note Advance arrangements are not guarantees that your animal will travel on a specific flight. To be as humane as possible, airlines reserve the right to refuse to transport an animal for reasons like illness, poor kenneling or extreme temperatures at origin, transfer or destination airports. Airlines have the right to refuse carriage of any animal that demonstrates aggressive and/or violent behavior. Summer embargo - breed restriction For the safety of your animal, United Airlines does not accept the following short-nosed dog breeds, or mixed-breed dogs exhibiting the short-nosed characteristics of these breeds, as either checked baggage or cargo from June 1st through September 30th of each year. This restriction does not apply to animals traveling with you in the cabin. Boston Terrier Boxer English or French Bulldog King Charles Spaniel Lhasa Apso Pug Shar-Pei Shih Tzu Carry-on United will allow the following pets to travel with you in the cabin if they are small enough to fit and stay comfortably in a carrier under the seat in front of you: fully weaned dog or cat (minimum 6 months old, 1 per carrier); fully weaned puppies or kittens (minimum 8 weeks old, maximum 6 months old, maximum 2 per carrier); or domesticated household birds (canaries, finches and/or parakeets). Your pet carrier will take the place of one carry-on item, and a fee will apply. Please see the Fees for Traveling with Pets page for more information Your pet carrier may be either hard- or soft-sided and must prevent escape of your pet into the cabin. No part of the animal should protrude from the carrier, and the floor must be absorbent enough to retain liquids and solids. Ventilation must be adequate. Pet and customer well-being require restrictions on many aircraft. United Airlines may not be able to accommodate pets on some aircraft or routes, or in many United First and United Business cabins. To be brought on board, kennels may not exceed any of the following dimensions: Kennel type Maximum size for carry-on Hard-sided17x12x8 inches (43x30x20 cm) Soft-sided17x10x10 inches (43x25x25 cm) Tropical birds such as parrots are not allowed in the cabin. No pets are allowed in the cabin on flights to Hawaii, with the exception of certified guide dogs. For more information on pets and travel to Hawaii, visit the Travel to Hawaii section. Checked baggage Your dog or cat can ride in the pressurized and heated cargo compartment of the aircraft you are ticketed on. Pets traveling as checked baggage will be accepted at the airport check-in counter and delivered to the baggage claim area at your final destination. Please see our Kennels page for information about restrictions and requirements for pets traveling as checked baggage. Fees will apply. Please see the Fees for Traveling with Pets page for more information. Unaccompanied pets Animals traveling via our cargo system are accepted at the cargo facility and travel in the pressurized cargo compartments of our aircraft. Fees vary based on weight, size and destination. Extreme weather guidelines will apply, preventing cargo shipment of any live animal when the temperature is forecast to exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit at any point in the animal's journey. Travel arrangements If your pet will be traveling as carry-on or checked baggage, call United Reservations at 1-800-UNITED-1 (1-800-864-8331) to arrange for their travel. If your pet will be unaccompanied, contact United Cargo at 1-800-UA-CARGO or visit unitedcargo.com. If you wish to ship your pet as cargo in conjunction with your own United air travel, please contact United Cargo prior to making your air reservation. IT DOES NOT SAY ANYTHING ABOUT GETTING RECORDS 13 DAYS OUT FROM THE FLIGHT DATE!! DO YOU THINK I SHOULD STILL GET IT?? |
Yep, better safe than sorry... |
Pasquale and I have flown alot...i ALWAYS have his rabies and other shots certificate with me. However, unless the airlines specifically asks for a health certificate, i usually dont get one. A good idea would be to print out that airlines pet policy..that way if they give you a hard time you have their policy right in front of them. "Some" airline reps "think" they know the policy when they really dont. ****I learned this from a pet traveling website.:) |
I would take him- trust me- it's not so bad at all- I do it all the time- just have all your t's crossed before you go - it's really not that bad at all |
Just make sure he comes in the cabin with you you :) |
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Furthermore, when I was making travel arrangements for me and Kaji, they told me it's not just the airline's guidelines I should follow, but also the state I am entering as well. I know it sounds like a lot, but a simple travel certificate, or a health certificate (whatever your vet calls it) that you get no more than 7 days before your flight will qualify most airlines, and states pet travel requirements. |
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All you have to do is call your vet and they will give you a travel certificate- my vet just puts it in the mail- it's easy |
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Can you call United and ask to speak with a supervisor? Make sure you get their name and title. |
I had my first experience flying with a dog myself this past February. It also was a 2 hour flight. I didn't even know I'd be bringing a dog home with me, so....I was totally blind! I had him in a carrier and he went under the seat in front of me. He slept the whole way home. I lined the carrier with a pee pad. When I checked in they tagged the carrier with a VIP label (Very Important Pet) and offered me first class seating because it gives more room to put the carrier under the seat in front of you. If you can afford to bump up to first class, that would be the only suggestion I would have. I was very glad I did it. Good Luck! |
My vet will not issue a certificate without seeing the pup. It is required and she follows those requirements. Her charge for it is $30.00 Some airlines DO require them! I have had adopters who needed them...and they WERE checked! I would not avoid getting it if you were advised to have one. No sense taking a chance, because IF they ask for it and you don't have it, you run a risk of not being allowed to board the flight. |
I have flown with Southwest - no health cert. required & I have flown AA-they say they require them, but didn't check it when we flew out or landed...they asked for it when I was leaving TX to go back to MO!!! I am flying Delta this Nov. with them to the Keys-it doesn't say I need a Health Cert. w/Delta. P.S. they were both fine in the carrier together- I did buy a calming tag that I attached inside the carrier since it was Macy's 1st time. |
I didn't know you had to pay to get health certificates. What's all on it? |
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