Tripdesigners :  where you can find all about pet travel answers all your questions about pet

travel. We provide you updated airline travel restrictions.necessary quarantine for some pets and

if any additional restrictions apply for larger dogs.

Airline travel has changed in 2009 for you and your pet.Law of aviation have become strict since

terrorism is on the rise. You may be surpriesed, If you have not prepared in advance for your

trip.We are here for your help you can find some pet friendly travel tips so you and your pet can

travel comfortably.

You have to inform airline about your travelling with pet because some of airlines do not allow

any pets to travel in the cabin. So that’s you should inform airline about that so that they can

arrange your travel requirement according to you.

The association of America Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) permitted every airline to

decide if they will allow you to travel with your pet in the passenger cabin.If any airline does

allow you to bring your pet in the cabin, they will consider your pet container to be carry-on

baggage and you must follow all carry on baggage rules:

1. Your pet container must remain properly stowed the entire time the airplane is moving on the

airport surface and for take off and landing.

2. You must follow flight attendant instructions regarding the proper stowage of your pet

container.

3. Your pet container must be small enough to fit underneath the seat without blocking any

person’s path to the main aisle of the airplane.

4. Your pet container must be stowed properly before the last passenger entry door to the

airplane is closed in order for the airplane to leave the gate.

Taking your pet overseas:
- Many countries have strict health, quarantine, agriculture, wildlife, and customs requirements

and prohibitions.

- If you decide to take your pet with you when you go abroad, you should check with the embassies

of the destination countries as to specific requirements that must be met before a pet may be

brought into the country.

- Collapsible Kennels (those which can fold down flat) can not be accepted due to the risk of

collapse during transport.

- Animals must have room to stand/turn around, sit and lie down in a natural position.

- Kennels must be constructed of wood, metal, plastic, similar material, leak-proof, escape proof

and door must fasten securely and need ventilation on 2-sides in addition to the door. Kennels

must also have a water container with outside access for filling, in case a delay occurs.

- You are required to secure rigid plastic kennels with releasable cable ties attached to all

four corners. Most Airlines will provide the ties to the customer at no cost.

The maximum size for checked kennels is a series 500 kennel with the following dimensions: 40″

long x 27″ wide x 30″ high. However, this size kennel is not accepted on the Boeing MD-80 (S80).

Kennels checked on MD-80s must be able to fit through the cargo door while remaining in an

upright position. MD-80 cargo doors are 29″ high x 53″ wide. Series 700 kennels are not allowed

on any aircraft. The maximum weight of a checked pet and kennel (combined) cannot exceed 100 lbs.

Also, make sure you know the rules for the state you’re traveling to. For example, if you’re

traveling to the State of Hawaii, pets are not allowed in the passenger cabin. Your pet must be

booked as check-in baggage. If you’re traveling within the islands of Hawaii, your pet may travel

in the passenger cabin in a crate that fits under the seat in front of you. On the other hand,

pets are permitted in the passenger cabin on flights leaving the State of Hawaii.

It’s also important that your pet is comfortable. If your travel involves a long flight, you may

want to consider bringing a tranquilizer. Also, bring your pet’s water bowl and some of his

favorite toys.

In order to make your entire vacation experience fun for your family and your pet make sure you

call your airline so your understanding of their rules is clear. You can also go online to see

pet do’s and don’ts. By understanding the latest pet friendly travel tips, your pet will consider

YOU his best friend.