How Do You Travel With A Small Dog, Cat Or Other Pet On An Airplane?
Here are tips for a safe and humane way to travel on an airplane with your small dog or cat (or other small pet) in the cabin with you, while complying with airlines’ strict regulations. If you book your flight online, you may still have to additionally call the airline to book your pet. This will apply for online specials or “Economy Super Saver” on American Airlines, for example. As of this writing, the fee is $100 to join you in the cabin with American Airlines, but other airlines may offer lower fees. The pet carrier will be counted as carry-on luggage, and needs to fit under the seat in front of you. An airline may say that the maximum height allowance is only 9 inches, but good luck finding one. The pet also has to be able to stand up, turn around and lie down naturally in the carrier. An ideal carrier is a soft carrier. One reason is that you may find one with a height of 11″ high, but it is pliable enough to fit under the seat. As of this writing, PETCO was selling these soft c
