International YorkieTalk Meet-up 2008

[yorkiesmiles]

Originally Posted by MissPinkBarbie

..not that I'm lazy or anything.. (Hey, I have a 10 month old. a hubby AND a spoiled furbay to tend to!!)

Can everyone post airlines that they're 100% positive allows pet carry-on [additional fee or not]..

For those who've already booked flights, please chime in on which airlines you're flying.. THANKS!

Northwest Air allows pets - just flew them a week ago - no problems

I know there are several others, Delta.

Found this online:


Summary of Airline Pet-Transport Policies


Note: The following information includes many popular American airlines but is not meant to be inclusive of all airlines. It is to be used only as a guideline as airlines are constantly updating their travel policies. We recommend that you contact your carrier of choice before initiating travel plans to ensure that you have the most up-to-date information available.

AirTran
AirTran Airways accepts small, domesticated cats, dogs and birds that will fit in an approved carrier under the seat. Airfare for a pet is $65.00 per one-way. Only two pets are allowed per flight. As limited space is available, advance reservations must be made. Of course, service animals (e.g., seeing eye dogs) are always welcome onboard regardless of the number of pets already booked on the flight. AirTran Airways does not transport pets as checked baggage. For additional information about traveling with a pet, please contact AirTran Airways at 1-800-AIRTRAN or visit www.airtran.com.

Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air
Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air allows pets in the cabin and to be checked as baggage. Pets allowed in the passenger cabin are dogs, cats, rabbits, household birds, and tropical fish.

Due to health risks, brachycephalic (short nosed) dogs/cats are only accepted for travel in the baggage hold at owner's risk and excess valuation is not available. You can also obtain information from www.alaskaair.com.

American Airlines
American Airlines allows pets as carry-on luggage or checked as baggage, depending upon the weight of the animal. Other temperature, size, and breed restrictions may apply. For detailed information, call American at 800-433-7300 or visit www.americanairlines.com.

American Trans Air (ATA)
Small domestic animals who are kept as pets may be transported on domestic flights for a fee. Transportation of animals is subject to restrictions and space availability. ATA does not accept animals as checked baggage in the cargo hold. Contact ATA for more information at 800-I-FLY-ATA or visit www.ata.com.

Continental Airlines
Continental allows domesticated cats, dogs, pet rabbits, and household birds to be carried in the aircraft cabin on most U.S. domestic flights as part of their PetSafe® program. They also accept pets as cargo. Temperature, size, and breed restrictions may apply. They do not, however, accept pets checked as baggage. For more information, call 800-575-3335 or 800-525-0280 or visit www.continental.com.

Delta Airlines
Delta allows pets in the cabin, cargo hold, and checked as baggage. Temperature, size, and breed restrictions may apply. Pets are accepted on a first come, first served basis. The fee for pets carried on is $50 and for checked as baggage is $100, both costs one way. For detailed information call 800-221-1212 or visit www.delta.com.

Frontier Airlines
Frontier does not accept pets in the airline cabin other than those trained to assist people with disabilities. Frontier allows two pets per passenger as checked baggage for $100 dollars per animal one-way and $200 round trip. Temperature, size, and breed restrictions may apply. For further information, contact 800-4321-FLY or visit www.frontierairlines.com.

JetBlue
Small cats and dogs are currently allowed in the cabin of both domestic and international flights. Only one pet per passenger is allowed, up to four pets per flight. JetBlue does not transport animals in the cargo area. Visit www.jetblue.com for detailed information.

Northwest Airlines
Northwest allows pets in-cabin, checked as baggage as part of their Priority Pet program, or shipped via cargo as part of Northwest Cargo®. Temperature, size, and breed restrictions may apply. You can get more information by calling Northwest at 1-800-225-2525 or visiting www.nwa.com.

Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines does not accept live animals in the cabin or cargo compartment other than those trained to assist people with disabilities. For more information, visit www.southwest.com.

United Airlines
Your dog or cat can travel in the cabin with you, accompanying you as checked baggage or unaccompanied as cargo. All options require advance reservations and are subject to a charge. Temperature, size and breed restrictions may apply. For further information, call 1-800-UNITED-1 or visit www.united.com.

US Airways/America West
The number of pets that may be carried in each cabin is limited. In order for your pet to travel with you, you must make your reservations on flights with cabin pet space available. Call 800-428-4322 to coordinate your travel plans. If your itinerary includes a code-share flight, please check with the originating carrier regarding carry-on pet policies and fees. US Airways does not accept pets in the cargo compartments of its planes.

Exception cities: US Airways accepts dogs, domestic cats and birds as checked baggage on non-stop US Airways Shuttle flights in the BOS/DCA/LGA markets only. Connections are not permitted. The customer must travel on the same flight. Customers should advise US Airways when they wish to transport a pet as checked baggage on a US Airways Shuttle flight. For more information, visit www.usair.com.

Updated June 21, 2007

[daisy mae06]

Originally Posted by bellaismybaby

That's a great idea!!

I wasn't even thinking about coming with the airfair so high...but I just found a great deal with MidWest Air. $259 from SFO to MCI (19th - 22nd). They do accept pets for $75 each way. And the trip is only 3hrs each way, compared to 7-8 on other airlines. I hope this encourages some NorCa people to come. I am going to call them about carrying 2 babies in 1 carrier, if not I will have to talk a friend into coming!!

Shoot I'll Have to let Maureen Know..
Thank you for the info she lives in Modesto I don't think that is to far???

[bellaismybaby]

Originally Posted by daisy mae06

Shoot I'll Have to let Maureen Know..
Thank you for the info she lives in Modesto I don't think that is to far???

A couple of hours from SF. I live about 20 mins from Modesto...I go all the time to shop. It would be perfect for her.

[kathy785]

Here are the airlines that I know and the current prices for pets
Express Jet 1 per carrier $50
Continental 1 $95
Frontier 1 $100
American 2 Pets!! $80
Delta 1 $75
US Airways 1 $80
Northwest 2 Pets!! $80

Don't know how far you in CA live from Ontario (ONT), but I have flown in and out of there from Kansas City (MCI). It is usually around $300 for the round trip for a dog and I. (www.xjet.com) Good luck in finding fares that fit your pocket book!

[Sukoshi's Mom]

Originally Posted by bellaismybaby

That's a great idea!!

I wasn't even thinking about coming with the airfair so high...but I just found a great deal with MidWest Air. $259 from SFO to MCI (19th - 22nd). They do accept pets for $75 each way. And the trip is only 3hrs each way, compared to 7-8 on other airlines. I hope this encourages some NorCa people to come. I am going to call them about carrying 2 babies in 1 carrier, if not I will have to talk a friend into coming!!

Midwest is my favorite airline, and I fly it whenever I can (depending on price). I just flew Sukoshi to KC on Midwest for the holidays, and they were great. My fee was $100 each way, but I noticed on their website that they'd lowered their price since I'd booked my ticket, so the $75 each way is more comparable to other airlines. I LOVE the chocolate chip cookies they serve on board, and their seats are so much roomier than other airlines. Also considering the great price you found, !!! I'm flying US Air for the meet-up, but only because I had airline miles with them that I can use to pay for my ticket.

[~Yorkie~Mommy~]

Originally Posted by MissPinkBarbie

For those who've already booked flights, please chime in on which airlines you're flying.. THANKS!

I'm still going back and forth trying to do plane tickets but I think I am going to drive the hour distance to the other airport and do NWA airlines....I'll post or PM you when I actually purchase my tickets.

[labrown]

Originally Posted by ~Yorkie~Mommy~

I'm still going back and forth trying to do plane tickets but I think I am going to drive the hour distance to the other airport and do NWA airlines....I'll post or PM you when I actually purchase my tickets.

What other airport are you talking about? The closest airports to MCI are in St Louis and in Wichita, which are both around 3 hours from KC. Just curious where you might get a better deal.

[Tiger's Mom]

Originally Posted by bellaismybaby

A couple of hours from SF. I live about 20 mins from Modesto...I go all the time to shop. It would be perfect for her.

Oh yay I hope you can make it . . .gosh I better reserve my flight since I am wanting to use miles . . .

[~Yorkie~Mommy~]

Originally Posted by labrown

What other airport are you talking about? The closest airports to MCI are in St Louis and in Wichita, which are both around 3 hours from KC. Just curious where you might get a better deal.

No I was saying that I am going to go to the other airport which is an hour away from my home (I'm talking about departing) There is an airport that is like 5 miles from my home and there is one an hour away which I can get a better rate at and save around $140 bucks so I think its worth the gas to drive....so thats what I have been in a toss up but I think I am going to just save my money and get up and drive the distance but sometimes it sooo hard because the other airport is like in my backyard, thats how close it is to me!! (I mean, not really in my backyard but still its sooooo close to me ) but I guess I will drive which an hour is not that bad. Sorry for the confusion.

[mistyinca]

I'm flying out US air from Ontario on the 20th. Anyone getting on in Phoenix that day? The Midwest flight was actually cheaper, but I had a credit with US air for a flight I had to cancel during the summer, so the end price was less.

[MissPinkBarbie]

I think that's what where flying!

Seems not many "pet approved" airlines fly from here to KC. Non-stop, I mean...I'm no diva, I just can't stand STOPS. and I'm sure Daisy's gonna be a nervous wreck considering she has yet to go on a plane..I just rather go direct and land!

I'll let you know when I book our tix! In the mean time, I'm so excited to meet y'all in June!!!

[yorkiesmiles]

Originally Posted by MissPinkBarbie

I think that's what where flying!

Seems not many "pet approved" airlines fly from here to KC. Non-stop, I mean...I'm no diva, I just can't stand STOPS. and I'm sure Daisy's gonna be a nervous wreck considering she has yet to go on a plane..I just rather go direct and land!

I'll let you know when I book our tix! In the mean time, I'm so excited to meet y'all in June!!!

Don't speak that onto you or her! She'll do fine, as long as you are calm. I just flew for Christmas - with stops, that turned into huge delays, including an unplanned overnight in our transfer city (airline paid for a Marriott & gave me 1,000 extra miles & food vouchers ) - but Bubba & Roxy did great!. Daisy will too. They feed off us. Mine had never flown before & the took everything in stride - because they were with me!

[twalla]

Originally Posted by mistyinca

I'm flying out US air from Ontario on the 20th. Anyone getting on in Phoenix that day? The Midwest flight was actually cheaper, but I had a credit with US air for a flight I had to cancel during the summer, so the end price was less.

Not that this has anything to do with anything but I just wanted to let you know that my first trip to California, I flew into Ontario.

[mistyinca]

Originally Posted by twalla

Not that this has anything to do with anything but I just wanted to let you know that my first trip to California, I flew into Ontario.

I used to live in Ontario.

[shelschrader]

Yeah we just registered today!!! Marcus Aurelius and I will be there with bells on, we can't wait!!!