Air Travel With Pets....

[catesta]

Has anyone here ever travelled by air over seas with a pet (dog or cat, snakes don't count )in the baggage/cargo compartments?

Anything to worry about?

Edited April 23, 2007 by catesta

[Aggie87]

I think there is a quarantine period when you bring a pet into a foreign country, to ensure the animal doesn't bring in any diseases or something to that effect. It may vary by country, but if you're going on a short trip, it may not be worth bringing a pet, if it's going to be in quarantine the whole time you're away.

[J Larsen]

Has anyone here ever travelled by air over seas with a pet (dog or cat, snakes don't count )in the baggage/cargo compartments?

Anything to worry about?

Don't do the cargo compartment if you can help it. It really freaks them out. Every animal I've seen come out of cargo was *flipping* out.

If your pet is small enough some airlines will let you keep them on baord with you in a Sherpa bag. This is the way to go, assuming we're talking a small critter. The Sherpa website has some info on what various airlines allow: http://www.sherpapet.com/airlines/index.php?air_type=

Where are you going? In the states you won't have a problem bringing your pet anywhere, as long as it is not an exotic breed. Going abroad various countries have odd restrictions (I know that France, for example, will not allow a house cat weighing more than 10kg and has a 24 quarantine period when you arrive - a friend had to put her cat on a diet in order to bring it back home!).

[Soulstation1]

[catesta]

Has anyone here ever travelled by air over seas with a pet (dog or cat, snakes don't count )in the baggage/cargo compartments?

Anything to worry about?

Don't do the cargo compartment if you can help it. It really freaks them out. Every animal I've seen come out of cargo was *flipping* out.

If your pet is small enough some airlines will let you keep them on baord with you in a Sherpa bag. This is the way to go, assuming we're talking a small critter. The Sherpa website has some info on what various airlines allow: http://www.sherpapet.com/airlines/index.php?air_type=

Where are you going? In the states you won't have a problem bringing your pet anywhere, as long as it is not an exotic breed. Going abroad various countries have odd restrictions (I know that France, for example, will not allow a house cat weighing more than 10kg and has a 24 quarantine period when you arrive - a friend had to put her cat on a diet in order to bring it back home!).

The dog is actually my parents. Usually they leave it with my sister when they travel, but this time they are going back to Italy to stay and the dog is coming.

The dog is a West Highland Terrier so they are border line weight and size wise with a carrier included. I'm afraid to tell them but I think the dog is going to have to ride with the luggage.

The best fares are flying into London from JFK. In the past the U.K. has very strict quarantine rules but it looks as if they have relaxed them as long as you have all the records. London would just be a lay over as they planned on going to Amsterdam or Frankfurt while waiting for the car. So, I have no idea what quarantine rules/laws apply.

[catesta]

What's that hanging from Dino's tail, and what is it for?

[J Larsen]

Has anyone here ever travelled by air over seas with a pet (dog or cat, snakes don't count )in the baggage/cargo compartments?

Anything to worry about?

Don't do the cargo compartment if you can help it. It really freaks them out. Every animal I've seen come out of cargo was *flipping* out.

If your pet is small enough some airlines will let you keep them on baord with you in a Sherpa bag. This is the way to go, assuming we're talking a small critter. The Sherpa website has some info on what various airlines allow: http://www.sherpapet.com/airlines/index.php?air_type=

Where are you going? In the states you won't have a problem bringing your pet anywhere, as long as it is not an exotic breed. Going abroad various countries have odd restrictions (I know that France, for example, will not allow a house cat weighing more than 10kg and has a 24 quarantine period when you arrive - a friend had to put her cat on a diet in order to bring it back home!).

The dog is actually my parents. Usually they leave it with my sister when they travel, but this time they are going back to Italy to stay and the dog is coming.

The dog is a West Highland Terrier so they are border line weight and size wise with a carrier included. I'm afraid to tell them but I think the dog is going to have to ride with the luggage.

The best fares are flying into London from JFK. In the past the U.K. has very strict quarantine rules but it looks as if they have relaxed them as long as you have all the records. London would just be a lay over as they planned on going to Amsterdam or Frankfurt while waiting for the car. So, I have no idea what quarantine rules/laws apply.

Well, it won't be pleasant, but I'm sure the dog will get over the ordeal.

BTW, I always get better fares flying from Newark to London - Newark is a far more convenient airport, too. I'm sure you've done your homework - just a general FYI.

[7/4]

BTW, I always get better fares flying from Newark to London - Newark is a far more convenient airport, too.

Yet, a lot of New Yorkers don't know it.

[catesta]

Has anyone here ever travelled by air over seas with a pet (dog or cat, snakes don't count )in the baggage/cargo compartments?

Anything to worry about?

Don't do the cargo compartment if you can help it. It really freaks them out. Every animal I've seen come out of cargo was *flipping* out.

If your pet is small enough some airlines will let you keep them on baord with you in a Sherpa bag. This is the way to go, assuming we're talking a small critter. The Sherpa website has some info on what various airlines allow: http://www.sherpapet.com/airlines/index.php?air_type=

Where are you going? In the states you won't have a problem bringing your pet anywhere, as long as it is not an exotic breed. Going abroad various countries have odd restrictions (I know that France, for example, will not allow a house cat weighing more than 10kg and has a 24 quarantine period when you arrive - a friend had to put her cat on a diet in order to bring it back home!).

The dog is actually my parents. Usually they leave it with my sister when they travel, but this time they are going back to Italy to stay and the dog is coming.

The dog is a West Highland Terrier so they are border line weight and size wise with a carrier included. I'm afraid to tell them but I think the dog is going to have to ride with the luggage.

The best fares are flying into London from JFK. In the past the U.K. has very strict quarantine rules but it looks as if they have relaxed them as long as you have all the records. London would just be a lay over as they planned on going to Amsterdam or Frankfurt while waiting for the car. So, I have no idea what quarantine rules/laws apply.

Well, it won't be pleasant, but I'm sure the dog will get over the ordeal.

BTW, I always get better fares flying from Newark to London - Newark is a far more convenient airport, too. I'm sure you've done your homework - just a general FYI.

Actually the car is being shipped from Jersey, so more than likely they will fly out of Newark.

After doing a little more research the UK is still much more strict than otehr European countries. I'm afraid because of all the paperwork needed they will not have enough time.

I'm going to recommend that they just fly straight to Milan. I have a cousin that is going to try and arrange for the car to be taken to them. There is just to much involved in travelling for 2-3 weeks with a pet.

Edited April 23, 2007 by catesta

[J Larsen]

BTW, I always get better fares flying from Newark to London - Newark is a far more convenient airport, too.

Yet, a lot of New Yorkers don't know it.

Which is great, because if they did it would no longer be true! Shutting my mouth now...