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yorkiesmiles · 11-09-2007, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by KathyinCali

I was under the impression that you don't need a health certificate to fly within the US? Do you know something different? I only ask because I am flying with Lucy this month...

from searching the airline websites it seems that everyone is different. Which airline are you flying? Check the website and/or call the airlines.

KathyinCali · 11-09-2007, 08:24 AM

We are flying Delta

yorkiesmiles · 11-09-2007, 08:49 AM

here's Delta's website page about pets

http://www.delta.com/planning_reserv...tion/index.jsp

I've decided to call Northwest & just ask them what I should expect when I get to the airport & about removing the dogs from the carrier, etc.

KathyinCali · 11-09-2007, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles

here's Delta's website page about pets

http://www.delta.com/planning_reserv...tion/index.jsp

I've decided to call Northwest & just ask them what I should expect when I get to the airport & about removing the dogs from the carrier, etc.

Thank you. I was searching the site and couldn't find what I was looking for. You led me directly to it!

nvnvgirl · 11-09-2007, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by KathyinCali

I was under the impression that you don't need a health certificate to fly within the US? Do you know something different? I only ask because I am flying with Lucy this month...

Any pet that flies has to have a health certificate that is dated within 10 days of your flight TO wherever you're going. And I'm not sure about if you aren't flying back within that 10 day timeframe

. We have to have one just to go from S. CA to N. CA and I know my friend who had to ship his mom's dogs to her from S. CA to Maryland (and they went in cargo) had to have them also. I think it's pretty standard regardless of the airline you're going on.

yorkiesmiles · 11-09-2007, 09:35 AM

I just got off the phone with Northwest and again they told me NO they do not require any health certificate.

But this girl could not really answer any of my questions - she read me something though that said 2 dogs in the same family could fly in the same bag if they were small enough -- well their in my family - so that's the same family to me!! But I think she may have meant a momma & baby puppy.

She couldn't answer what happens when I get to the ticket counter & before I board the plane - the things I really want to know, how closely they check the dogs.

So....I called the airport - but of course they can't put me in contact with someone at the counter at Northwest. It is so infuriating when you can't have a conversation with someone on the phone!! So, at some point I'll drive out to the airport - pay to park

& go in and talk to someone I might potentially deal with.

Or has anyone flown Northwest & could tell me what happens at their ticket counter & at their gate??

KathyinCali · 11-09-2007, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by nvnvgirl

Any pet that flies has to have a health certificate that is dated within 10 days of your flight TO wherever you're going. And I'm not sure about if you aren't flying back within that 10 day timeframe

. We have to have one just to go from S. CA to N. CA and I know my friend who had to ship his mom's dogs to her from S. CA to Maryland (and they went in cargo) had to have them also. I think it's pretty standard regardless of the airline you're going on.

Not the case with Delta. It is also on their website under Health Requirements...I just got off the phone with them and they require no health certificate within the US UNLESS you are shipping cargo. They do require a health certificate for International and the 10 days only apply to the start date of your travel. I flew with Lucy to Mexico and was gone for 2 weeks and the health certificate was good for the entire trip.

From Delta's website:

A health certificate is required when shipping your pet as air cargo. While Delta does not require a health certificate for carried-on or checked pets, upon arrival, the certificate may be required by the state. For clarification, please call your veterinarian or see the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Veterinary Services.

nvnvgirl · 11-09-2007, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by KathyinCali

Not the case with Delta. It is also on their website under Health Requirements...I just got off the phone with them and they require no health certificate within the US UNLESS you are shipping cargo. They do require a health certificate for International and the 10 days only apply to the start date of your travel. I flew with Lucy to Mexico and was gone for 2 weeks and the health certificate was good for the entire trip.

From Delta's website:

A health certificate is required when shipping your pet as air cargo. While Delta does not require a health certificate for carried-on or checked pets, upon arrival, the certificate may be required by the state. For clarification, please call your veterinarian or see the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Veterinary Services.

Sorry about that. I guess every airline we've flown required them so I figured most of them did. I"M wrong; I take it back. I wonder if things have changed since we flew last (which was quite awhile ago when we flew commercially) b/c one reason we haven't flown commercially for awhile was b/c of the hassle of having to go to the vet for the health cert on short notice? And even on Alaska, they don't require one unless you're crossing state borders. Anyway, sorry.

yorkiesmiles · 11-09-2007, 10:36 AM

regarding health certificates:
I'm checking with my vet here & my mom is going to call a vet in Florida to check with them about the state law there -- just to double check. I really don't want to have to get one -- added cost to go to the vet again & that the dogs ages would be listed

Rant on pricing:
Northwest makes you pay in advance for the fee, unlike other airlines that allow for the fee to be paid at the ticket counter. But there is no option to do that online, so you HAVE TO go thru a ticket agent -- just got my confirmation - not only did they charge me the $80 each way, but also a $10 ticketing fee!!

- So you might as well say that Northwest is $85 each way! Or $90 if you're only going one way!

Question about carriers:
Has anyone used a pet carrier with wheels? Does this work well & do you know what they weigh?? The ticket agent said I had to tell her over the phone how much the dogs & the carrier were going to weigh together & they couldn't be over 15 lbs (which I thought it was 20 lbs) Anyway, I had to guess as I haven't bought a carrier yet

KathyinCali · 11-09-2007, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by nvnvgirl

Sorry about that. I guess every airline we've flown required them so I figured most of them did. I"M wrong; I take it back. I wonder if things have changed since we flew last (which was quite awhile ago when we flew commercially) b/c one reason we haven't flown commercially for awhile was b/c of the hassle of having to go to the vet for the health cert on short notice? And even on Alaska, they don't require one unless you're crossing state borders. Anyway, sorry.

It really does get confusing. I'm scared to miss some little detail and being stuck at the airport unable to fly...

yorkiesmiles · 11-09-2007, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by KathyinCali

It really does get confusing. I'm scared to miss some little detail and being stuck at the airport unable to fly...

My exact concern too. There are so many rules when it comes to flying, and then to add a pet to the mix and flying at the holidays.

nvnvgirl · 11-09-2007, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles

My exact concern too. There are so many rules when it comes to flying, and then to add a pet to the mix and flying at the holidays.

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. Which is EXACTLY why we choose to drive 8-10 hours instead. It's a drag, but at least we know what we're dealing with pretty much.

And I think it's kind of annoying that they have to know exactly how much the dog and the carrier weigh ahead of time. I understand weight restrictions, since my dh is a pilot and another of our best friends flies for American, but they've never asked me how much my gigantic purse weighs (which I would bet is pretty close to what Max and a carrier weigh together

) or my laptop (which is HEAVY...I think it weighs about 7 lbs).

yorkiesmiles · 11-09-2007, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nvnvgirl

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. Which is EXACTLY why we choose to drive 8-10 hours instead. It's a drag, but at least we know what we're dealing with pretty much.

And I think it's kind of annoying that they have to know exactly how much the dog and the carrier weigh ahead of time. I understand weight restrictions, since my dh is a pilot and another of our best friends flies for American, but they've never asked me how much my gigantic purse weighs (which I would bet is pretty close to what Max and a carrier weigh together

) or my laptop (which is HEAVY...I think it weighs about 7 lbs).

That's basically what I said to the gal with Northwest - I'm sure plenty of carry ons weigh more than 15 lbs!! Some people carry everything on - I even did that recently because I was so fearful of something getting lost going - I'm sure one bag might have weighed more than 15.

I don't mind driving - but this would be a 22 hr drive - so this is one to fly for.

Mountainwoman · 11-13-2007, 07:49 AM

We have flown several times with our Lucy and Diamond. I know that a number of airlines will give you a ticket for the dog. We are given one ticket for both dogs. You have to give the gate agent the ticket as you board.
You also have to take the dog out of the carrier and carry them through the metal detector with you.
It is getting harder and harder to travel with little dogs. We are starting a Yorkie Care service and will take care of one or two Yorkies at a time in our home. We live near Reno and close to Lake Tahoe. It's hard to find suitable sitting services for you furbabies. I always worry about mine when I have to leave them behind (which only happened once). I wish more Yorkie owners would do this, it would make leaving them home a little easier.

mechchic3 · 11-26-2007, 10:34 PM

Let me tell you that the fee for bringing dogs in the cabin is the biggest scam I've ever seen. I work for an airline and so my dog travels for free. But I have other coworkers who have just carried their dog in with them in the cabin. They're not even blinked at. I asked her if she called to announce that her pet was traveling with her she said she did the first time . On the way back she said she didn't even bother because no one noticed anyway.

11-09-2007, 08:24 AM	#17
KathyinCali Love My Li'l Lucy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,700	We are flying Delta __________________ Kathy and Lil' Lucy and Jammies Rest in Peace my Sweet Buster

11-09-2007, 08:49 AM	#18
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	here's Delta's website page about pets http://www.delta.com/planning_reserv...tion/index.jsp I've decided to call Northwest & just ask them what I should expect when I get to the airport & about removing the dogs from the carrier, etc. __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

11-09-2007, 09:35 AM	#21
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	I just got off the phone with Northwest and again they told me NO they do not require any health certificate. But this girl could not really answer any of my questions - she read me something though that said 2 dogs in the same family could fly in the same bag if they were small enough -- well their in my family - so that's the same family to me!! But I think she may have meant a momma & baby puppy. She couldn't answer what happens when I get to the ticket counter & before I board the plane - the things I really want to know, how closely they check the dogs. So....I called the airport - but of course they can't put me in contact with someone at the counter at Northwest. It is so infuriating when you can't have a conversation with someone on the phone!! So, at some point I'll drive out to the airport - pay to park & go in and talk to someone I might potentially deal with. Or has anyone flown Northwest & could tell me what happens at their ticket counter & at their gate?? __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

11-09-2007, 10:36 AM	#24
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	regarding health certificates: I'm checking with my vet here & my mom is going to call a vet in Florida to check with them about the state law there -- just to double check. I really don't want to have to get one -- added cost to go to the vet again & that the dogs ages would be listed Rant on pricing: Northwest makes you pay in advance for the fee, unlike other airlines that allow for the fee to be paid at the ticket counter. But there is no option to do that online, so you HAVE TO go thru a ticket agent -- just got my confirmation - not only did they charge me the $80 each way, but also a $10 ticketing fee!! - So you might as well say that Northwest is $85 each way! Or $90 if you're only going one way! Question about carriers: Has anyone used a pet carrier with wheels? Does this work well & do you know what they weigh?? The ticket agent said I had to tell her over the phone how much the dogs & the carrier were going to weigh together & they couldn't be over 15 lbs (which I thought it was 20 lbs) Anyway, I had to guess as I haven't bought a carrier yet __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

11-13-2007, 07:49 AM	#29
Mountainwoman Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Near Lake Tahoe, Nevada Posts: 67	We have flown several times with our Lucy and Diamond. I know that a number of airlines will give you a ticket for the dog. We are given one ticket for both dogs. You have to give the gate agent the ticket as you board. You also have to take the dog out of the carrier and carry them through the metal detector with you. It is getting harder and harder to travel with little dogs. We are starting a Yorkie Care service and will take care of one or two Yorkies at a time in our home. We live near Reno and close to Lake Tahoe. It's hard to find suitable sitting services for you furbabies. I always worry about mine when I have to leave them behind (which only happened once). I wish more Yorkie owners would do this, it would make leaving them home a little easier.

11-26-2007, 10:34 PM	#30
mechchic3 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tampa Posts: 531	Let me tell you that the fee for bringing dogs in the cabin is the biggest scam I've ever seen. I work for an airline and so my dog travels for free. But I have other coworkers who have just carried their dog in with them in the cabin. They're not even blinked at. I asked her if she called to announce that her pet was traveling with her she said she did the first time . On the way back she said she didn't even bother because no one noticed anyway.