I've never flown with a dog as a carry on - until I got poms, they weren't small enough to fit under the seat. I'll check with some of my other friends that show and travel more with their dogs.
Since the carrier has to be small enough to go under the seat, that seems pretty expensive!!
Sandra Mc
I fly with one of my small dogs in cabin often. Each airline charges different rates: American charges $80 each way; Delta $50. Not sure about the others. I agree that the fee is outrageous. It's not lilke the airline is doing anything special to accommodate your dog.
posted by Wihake
over 2 years ago
I checked with some pom breeder/exhibitor friends and this is their response.
"You have to pay $80-$100 each way when flying. I got
my Holly and had to stand at the desk and get checked
in there with her and I had to pay the $80 at the
desk, not ahead of time. I don't know if different
airlines do it differently. I flew with US Airways."
Guess that is standard procedure. Last time I shipped a dog, it was a sheltie, and it had to go in cargo - cost me $150 one way and that was at least 18 years ago so $80-100 to have the dog safe in the cabin with its owner isn't a bad deal IMO. A lot safer for the dog.
Sandra Mc
The cost is one thing, if they were doing anything with the animal. They are not. Kristi carries it on, stashes her under the seat during take off and then can't take the dog out of the carry on during the whole flight, which is okay I guess. Just seems like another way for them to make money. I took her all over Sunday to get used to the carrier, she seems to like it.
posted by k9smom
over 2 years ago
I just wanted to tell you that is one cute little baby........Carol
Hello I was wondering if you knew the average rate flying a puppy??
Don't ever fly cargo for your animal..I's pay the $80 gladly
