Flying Fidos: make travel easier for your dog
- Always travel with all your dog's records of shots and vaccines.
- Make sure your dog is comfortable in his or her carrier crate before a trip. Use it every day for just a few minutes until your dog is more relaxed (maybe after a week, maybe more), then take your dog in the carrier on a longer outings - to the park or for a ride in the car.
- Security checkpoints expect your dog to come out of his or her carrier. Plan how you’ll do it and wait for the last possible moment to let the dog out.
- Pets earn points one some airlines - such as Continental, JetBlue, and Pet Airways - while not on others such as (surprise, surprise!) Air Canada.
- A leash is like medication. You’ll need it right away at the other end. So pack it in a carry-on in case the bag you check in gets lost.
- If your pet can’t travel in the cabin, try not to have him or her travel during peak heat and cold periods. Avoid snowstorm season when a lot of flights are delayed for lengthy periods.
This article was accurate when it was published. Please confirm rates and details directly with the companies in question.
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