Traveling with your Yorkie on the plane... - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Yano · 08-16-2007, 05:34 AM

I am so worried about traveling with my little guy, even though it is maybe a year or so in advance. What happens to your Yorkie if you can't carry him on? He's my family! I'm thinking my Chibi may be too big! He is 4.5 kilos! I was reading Northwest's web-site and they talk about putting your pet with your baggage! Is that as bad as it sounds! Any advice, any airlines you all recommend? It's keeping me up at night, even though our return to the U.S. isn't really soon! Please help! Thank you, lovely Yorkie talkers!

Yano · 08-16-2007, 05:59 AM

anyone out there!

cockerduchess · 08-16-2007, 06:03 AM

I'm sorry I have never traveled with Emma but I know there are those that have and they can answer you questions.

Yano · 08-16-2007, 06:05 AM

Thanks for the reply anyway!

JESSY_RN2B · 08-16-2007, 06:07 AM

I hear your concern!! I traveled with Bobbi and he was small enough to fit comfortably under the seat-BUT my toy poodle was not.

She did travel with the baggage and was fine-but I was not comfortable with that. They tag the carrier and give you a slip. When you get off to exchange planes or arrive at your destination, your baby will be right out the door of the plane with someone.

You have to take the weather into consideration too.

I have traveled Delta, Continental and this last time U.S Airways. It was 80 bucks each way in cabin and 100 bucks if they travel with baggage.

Good luck!

celstu1 · 08-16-2007, 06:12 AM

I wish I could help you also. Im trying to figure out how to get 2 dogs in 1 carrier to fly on the plane with me so I can go home for the holidays. My dogs together weigh 14lbs and I dont think a carrier in the world weighs only a lb. (15lbs is their weight limit). Ive been told by my mom who traveled with her dog that they never even checked the carry on and she paid for one way and the way home they didnt even check so she didnt even have to pay. I dont know how she got away with that but she did. hhhmmm she has a 12lb shih tzu that she flew with. Id say just call the airline and find out. I guess thats what Im going to have to do also.

JESSY_RN2B · 08-16-2007, 06:12 AM

Forgot to add........you CAN ship your furbaby for about 250 but I am not sure where exactly they travel (in vs. under).

I did have Bobbi shipped to me when I bought him, but it was a very short flight. I would not ship them cross-country (coast to coast) but that is just my motherly side talking

Yano · 08-16-2007, 06:13 AM

Thanks for your reply!

It is so disconcerting...traveling with a little one who can't fly in the cabin! Please someone tell me something that could be comforting! Or do you all have tiny Yorkies that can fly in the cabin?

JESSY_RN2B · 08-16-2007, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by celstu1

I wish I could help you also. Im trying to figure out how to get 2 dogs in 1 carrier to fly on the plane with me so I can go home for the holidays. My dogs together weigh 14lbs and I dont think a carrier in the world weighs only a lb. (15lbs is their weight limit). Ive been told by my mom who traveled with her dog that they never even checked the carry on and she paid for one way and the way home they didnt even check so she didnt even have to pay. I dont know how she got away with that but she did. hhhmmm she has a 12lb shih tzu that she flew with. Id say just call the airline and find out. I guess thats what Im going to have to do also.

Correct me if I am wrong, but I am almost positive that you cannot travel with 2 dogs in one carrier in cabin. The airlines I have flown in, allow only 1 dog per passenger in cabin.

Worth checking it out before arriving at the airport

nvnvgirl · 08-16-2007, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by celstu1

I wish I could help you also. Im trying to figure out how to get 2 dogs in 1 carrier to fly on the plane with me so I can go home for the holidays. My dogs together weigh 14lbs and I dont think a carrier in the world weighs only a lb. (15lbs is their weight limit). Ive been told by my mom who traveled with her dog that they never even checked the carry on and she paid for one way and the way home they didnt even check so she didnt even have to pay. I dont know how she got away with that but she did. hhhmmm she has a 12lb shih tzu that she flew with. Id say just call the airline and find out. I guess thats what Im going to have to do also.

I have a friend who flies all the time with 2 dogs in one carrier and she told me they never even check, so maybe you'll be lucky.

Sookie · 08-16-2007, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by celstu1

I wish I could help you also. Im trying to figure out how to get 2 dogs in 1 carrier to fly on the plane with me so I can go home for the holidays. My dogs together weigh 14lbs and I dont think a carrier in the world weighs only a lb. (15lbs is their weight limit). Ive been told by my mom who traveled with her dog that they never even checked the carry on and she paid for one way and the way home they didnt even check so she didnt even have to pay. I dont know how she got away with that but she did. hhhmmm she has a 12lb shih tzu that she flew with. Id say just call the airline and find out. I guess thats what Im going to have to do also.

I had to pay for my Kalina when I booked my ticket and they really did check to make sure. My flight was cancelled and the ticket was replaced with a boarding pass for the next day that didn't even mention my dog, and they almost didn't let me on the plane. I think they only allow 3 carry on pets per flight on most airlines.

Yano · 08-16-2007, 06:29 AM

Yeah, he's heavy,(4.5 kilos) but he's one little guy. I'll have to double-check if he can come into the cabin. But if he can't what have been your experiences...Have your little girls and boys been ok?Thanks everyone for easing worries!

JESSY_RN2B · 08-16-2007, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Sookie

I had to pay for my Kalina when I booked my ticket and they really did check to make sure. My flight was cancelled and the ticket was replaced with a boarding pass for the next day that didn't even mention my dog, and they almost didn't let me on the plane. I think they only allow 3 carry on pets per flight on most airlines.

I can only speak for myself.......but they checked my carry-on every time. They did not weigh my dog but also when you go through the check-point, I had to take him out of his carrier, run it through the scanner and walk with him through the metal detector.

I wasn't even allowed to bring in a water bottle (was made to surrender it).

I am talking about RECENT travel too not from back in the days when things were different pre-911.

Sookie · 08-16-2007, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JESSY_RN2B

I can only speak for myself.......but they checked my carry-on every time. They did not weigh my dog but also when you go through the check-point, I had to take him out of his carrier, run it through the scanner and walk with him through the metal detector.

I wasn't even allowed to bring in a water bottle (was made to surrender it).

I am talking about RECENT travel too not from back in the days when things were different pre-911.

That has been my experience too. And I also had to go into one of those boxes that spits air all over you (additional security I was told) and they made me take Kalina in with me.

JESSY_RN2B · 08-16-2007, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Sookie

That has been my experience too. And I also had to go into one of those boxes that spits air all over you (additional security I was told) and they made me take Kalina in with me.

Same here! Plus, they took a wand with a square of what looks cloth and wiped the insides of the carrier and had a machine analyze it.

I had to take off my shoes, socks, belts, etc. PLUS, patted down by a female TSA

That is why I am so perplexed when I read that some people were not checked.......

08-16-2007, 05:34 AM	#1
Yano YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 283	Traveling with your Yorkie on the plane... I am so worried about traveling with my little guy, even though it is maybe a year or so in advance. What happens to your Yorkie if you can't carry him on? He's my family! I'm thinking my Chibi may be too big! He is 4.5 kilos! I was reading Northwest's web-site and they talk about putting your pet with your baggage! Is that as bad as it sounds! Any advice, any airlines you all recommend? It's keeping me up at night, even though our return to the U.S. isn't really soon! Please help! Thank you, lovely Yorkie talkers! __________________ Jennifer & Takahiro Yano Chibi's Mommy&Daddy "Forget diamonds, Yorkies are a girl's best friend!!!"

08-16-2007, 05:59 AM	#2
Yano YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 283	Traving with your yorkie on the plane... anyone out there! __________________ Jennifer & Takahiro Yano Chibi's Mommy&Daddy "Forget diamonds, Yorkies are a girl's best friend!!!"

08-16-2007, 06:03 AM	#3
cockerduchess Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,473	I'm sorry I have never traveled with Emma but I know there are those that have and they can answer you questions. __________________ Emma GraceTia Bella Maddie

08-16-2007, 06:05 AM	#4
Yano YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 283	Traveling with your Yorkie on a plane! Thanks for the reply anyway! __________________ Jennifer & Takahiro Yano Chibi's Mommy&Daddy "Forget diamonds, Yorkies are a girl's best friend!!!"

08-16-2007, 06:07 AM	#5
JESSY_RN2B Owned by 3 furballs Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,581	I hear your concern!! I traveled with Bobbi and he was small enough to fit comfortably under the seat-BUT my toy poodle was not. She did travel with the baggage and was fine-but I was not comfortable with that. They tag the carrier and give you a slip. When you get off to exchange planes or arrive at your destination, your baby will be right out the door of the plane with someone. You have to take the weather into consideration too. I have traveled Delta, Continental and this last time U.S Airways. It was 80 bucks each way in cabin and 100 bucks if they travel with baggage. Good luck! __________________ Bobbi Yorkietalk http://www.dogster.com/dogs/395435 And now........little Aja too! http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/23776545

08-16-2007, 06:12 AM	#6
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	I wish I could help you also. Im trying to figure out how to get 2 dogs in 1 carrier to fly on the plane with me so I can go home for the holidays. My dogs together weigh 14lbs and I dont think a carrier in the world weighs only a lb. (15lbs is their weight limit). Ive been told by my mom who traveled with her dog that they never even checked the carry on and she paid for one way and the way home they didnt even check so she didnt even have to pay. I dont know how she got away with that but she did. hhhmmm she has a 12lb shih tzu that she flew with. Id say just call the airline and find out. I guess thats what Im going to have to do also. __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

08-16-2007, 06:13 AM	#8
Yano YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 283	Travelling with your Yorkie on a plane... Thanks for your reply! It is so disconcerting...traveling with a little one who can't fly in the cabin! Please someone tell me something that could be comforting! Or do you all have tiny Yorkies that can fly in the cabin? __________________ Jennifer & Takahiro Yano Chibi's Mommy&Daddy "Forget diamonds, Yorkies are a girl's best friend!!!"

08-16-2007, 06:29 AM	#12
Yano YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 283	Traveling with your Yorkie on the plane... Yeah, he's heavy,(4.5 kilos) but he's one little guy. I'll have to double-check if he can come into the cabin. But if he can't what have been your experiences...Have your little girls and boys been ok?Thanks everyone for easing worries! __________________ Jennifer & Takahiro Yano Chibi's Mommy&Daddy "Forget diamonds, Yorkies are a girl's best friend!!!"