Bali, our Italian Greyhound, getting into her pink bag. Bali is 5 years old and enjoys feeling pretty in pink. This is hands down the best airline pet carrier on the market. To learn more about Bali and her travel adventures around the world or to purchase this airline pet carrier, you can visit her website: www.thetravelway.com.

This is a quick video showing you what you will need if you fly a puppy above board on an air plane. This is a different method of transport, because the pup remains with you at all times. When you ship a pup cargo, they will fly underneath the plane in the climate controlled cargo area with the other dogs. You will need to check your airline and ask about their size requirements for a above board carrier. I use the one displayed in the video and I have never had any airline reject the size. When flying above board, you must first book your flight. Then you need to call the airline PET hot line to reserve your dog a “position” on the plane. Some airlines only allow 5 dogs above board on any given flight. You can pay for your flight in advance, but they will not let you pay for the pet’s flight until the day you fly it. But you MUST reserve the spot in advance. Once you get to the air port, you check in and pay for your pet’s flight at that time. On Southwest it is currently .00 for the pet, plus the cost of your flight. But prices always change and each airline is different. I always send a bag of little kibbles to feed your pup through the openings just in case they get a little restless. Once you board the plane, the pup MUST be kept in the carrier at all times. No exceptions. When your dog gets older and if you want to fly with them above board, you can only do it if they are a registered Service Dog. And you will have to book them a seat from what I hear. Some …

I have a 4 year old toy dog. She only weighs 4-5 lbs. Can she sit with me on the airplane if she is in a pet carrier? She is a quiet dog and doesn’t bark. I am afraid if i put her in a crate in cargo she might have a heart attack, because she is a fragile dog.
i just asked a question, no need to be rude.

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