What can I expect when flying with my 16 lb. puggle on American Airlines Eagle?
I am facing a similar dilemma. I have bought a large Sherpa carry-on bag for my 18# Tibetan Spaniel for two 2-hour flights (with a 1 hour layover). We are going to be flying AA as well. Vets and airlines recommend that you don’t feed dogs 6 hours before the flight, and no fluids 4 hours before the flight to avoid accidents. Exercise him outside the airport right before you bring him in. Don’t forget to bring a vet certification of rabies vaccination. I have read a lot of blogs and it seems most people who use the Sherpa bags like it (aside from an occasional broken zipper). Even though it doesn’t exactly fit the AA dimensions, it can squash a little because it’s a soft carrier. It sounds like ticketing counters are not real consistent in how they check the dimensions of the carrier, weight of the dog and ability for him to move around. Some are real sticklers and others are very lenient. I asked the AA rep whether I could walk with him through the airport and she said, “why not, I’ve s
