Flying with the pup
 

I know many of you have flown in to get your pups.. so my question is how much did it cost you? I know it depends on your destination and what not but could you tell me from where to where and the cost?.... And can you tell me the type of carrier you used and for what airlines...
The reason I ask is because I have heard of breeders flying (anywhere in the US) with the pup to you for a charge of $290 (the lowest I've heard) and then there are ones that charge $1000 (I know rip off:eek: )

Did you check this section for information too?
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=55

As for me if i was gonna pick up a dog, You can really find cheap rates I would say 300-400$ for a round trip and save on hotel fare by flying out the same day. If you have planned ahead and not trying to book at the last minute. 1000$ is crazy but also consider the time they take from their schedule. Hotel costs and tack on an extra 80-100$ to bring the dog with in that thousand. Also if its a last minute arrangement I am sure 1000$ is not too much.

I will fly this November i think with my son and two dogs through AA one way from Puerto Rico. I plan on getting my tickets next week and it looks like the tickets will be about 450$ x2 plus 80x2 for the dogs. I am sooo in love with petflys carriers, but Am really a functional gal. I looked and looked for another carrier that was cheaper and gave me satisfaction as for as the style. My style goes from tomboy to very simple and functional, thus after thinking about it for a whole year, I think i have settled on a sherpa deluxe original carrier. Its three times less the price of a petflys uncle monkey carrier that i wanted but somehow i think that this will work better for my dogs.

cost of flying and pet carrier
 

I flew to get my puppies and was able to get a ticket for around $300. I used a Sherpa pet carrier and was very pleased. http://www.sherpapet.com/

My breeder was excellent and paid for my ticket and the pups. Call the airline and ask what size carrier you will need, because they're very picky, and don't fly Delta if you don't have to, because they weren't pet friendly to me. I think the fee can be anywhere from 250-400 depending on where you're flying.

If you mean what does it cost to fly the puppy WITH you in the cabin, each airline has a set fee for anywhere in the U.S. it can be from 50-90 dollars. no matter where you go. As a breeder who ships pups, right now my fee is 250. break that down. The fee the airline charges is usually 170.for travel anywhere in the U.S. Travel crate from Walmart 15-25 dollars. vet check here in my town, 30. rabies shot if old enough to fly is 25. My gas to airport which is an hour away is about 20. round trip or more and my time is priceless. As you can see, most breeders don't make money shipping dogs. If you are talking about your ticket to fly to get the dog, of course it depends on where you are flying but the pet fee is set by the airline and is the 50-90 dollars added on to your ticket. They all have their own rules on in cabin carriers also. As long as you get a soft sided with soft top corners that you can mash down, it works. don't make the mistake I made once of buying a soft sided carrier with firm top corners. it was one fourth inch to big.

It cost me $65 each way with AirTran.

I too used a sherpa and it worked perfectly.

He had room to have a couple of his fave toys packed right in there with him and the zippered pockets held his vet cert, treats, leash and doo bags.

I picked up a very soft plush fleece liner to put in it ( it came with one but this one is heavenly!) and he flew in comfy style.

:thumbup: :animal-pa

Oh, I forgot all about the traveling section. Never had the need to go there before (hope they take this there)....

I decided if I wanted to get a pup far from me to fly in to get her/him. I have no idea about airlines because I only flew soomewhere once and someone did everything for me. I just showed up. I'm more of a road trip person....

What happened when your carrier was a little too large? Did they make you pay for one of theirs?

(AND Thanks every one for telling their experiences)

I didn't find Delta to be very pet friendly either.

Got It..... No Delta!

i flew delta and had no problems, everyone seemd to love little apollo they just wanted to hold and pet him


how was delta not pet friendly to you two?

My breeder ONLY uses Delta. I flew to get my puppy and it was $80 to take her in cabin with me. The trip was a disaster, but that's another story.

Tomorrow I am flying to Florida with Kalina and that charge is $60 each way. I have a soft carrier by Celltei, which is airline approved. It is 1/2" taller than they call for, but I'm hoping it'll smash down. Otherwise I'm sunk!! :(

yes Celltei has nice carriers too!

As long as thee top four corners are soft, you can smash it down to fit.

I flew Delta to get my baby and they were great to me... I even put her in my lap on the flight's last leg(had a very nice neighbor in the next seat)...

I am now think that flying might be better.. I'd have to do a little bit of research and make sure I had everything.. I take after my mom I worry so much about everything especially being prepared!

I have flown United and Express Jet with dogs and have found both to be understanding. Liked Express Jet a bit better though. No one has ever measured my carrier. It is a Sherpa on wheels. I think United charged me $85 each way for the dog(s) and Express Jet charges $50 each way for the dog(s)

I have flown Jet Blue, Xpress, and United lately.

Be careful on the carriers; I realized that a lot of the carriers don't have enough air vents when they are stuffed under the seat--before you buy picture that dog carrier under the seat: which way are the air vents? are they blocked by the floor and seat bottom???

I would prefer the puppy fly inside then in cargo--even if it costs an extra $100.

Just a suggestion.

Is that what you did. Fly with them in cargo? Never really thought about the vent situation, too. I know I would have to get a carrier that had vents on top and atleast 3 sides but never really thought about the blockage. Thanks for opening my eyes to that.

When my husand was on transfer in Maryland- His company flew me from Texas to Md. every three weeks. I had a 5 lb Poodle. We used a Sherpa with him. Hubby's company used Airtran for transfer flights. They were so fantastic. The air attendants were gushing all over Romeo. They even took him to the cockpit so the pilots could see him. They let me take Romeo out of the bag once we were up in the air. I flew every three weeks for 8 months and never once had a problem taking Romeo.

No she is saying that she would pay extra to have them inside the cabin with her, before she would put them in cargo.
I would never travel with my dogs in cargo. I have sent puppies out in cargo, but always worry. I prefer the new owners come to pick them up or I have flown with a girl to CA to deliver her. Usually this is at the new owners' expense unless I promised to pay for the dogs' transportation costs.

I used to take Toby with me on my flights. ALWAYS IN THE CABIN. Please don't put the pup in cargo. I bought a dog carrier that was basically a gym bag full of holes but I forgot where I bought it. Best to look for an airline that can tell you when its not full. I have Toby with me sitting on the seat next to me whenever possible. Good luck with your travels.

misunderstood the question. sorry!

Picked up pups
 

We drove from Reno to Sacramento and took a non-stop Alaska Airlines flight to Portland to pick up our pups. The breeder met us at the airport. That was 2 years ago. Since then we have taken our two Yorkies with us to Florida, Georgia, Seattle, Mexico by air, and all over by motorhome. We have flown on American, Delta, United and Alaska. My favorite airline for taking the dogs is Alaska. They seem to be the most pet-friendly.

I only had a dog flown once in cargo and it was a disaster. The dog was curled up in the corner of the carrier like it was scared to death. I liked flying mine on the plane much better, even though the stewardess was a witch on a broom. She actually told me I had to sit by the window so my bag wouldn't block anyone's way, and if the plane went down I'd be the one that would die. Can you imagine.

That is horrible! Did you report her comments? I can't believe anyone would say that... maybe she had a horrible experience with dogs and 'hopefully' one bit her or something (just kidding:D )