Table of Contents
- 1 Can pets travel with you?
- 2 What are the rules for flying with pets?
- 3 Does my dog have to quarantine if I travel?
- 4 How do you travel long distance with a dog?
- 5 How do cats go to the bathroom on a plane?
- 6 Do I need a pet health certificate to fly?
- 7 What do you need to know about traveling with a pet?
- 8 Do you have to take your dog on an international flight?
Can pets travel with you?
Carry-On Pets Small dogs, cats and household birds can travel in the cabin for a one-way fee, collected at check-in. They must be able to fit in a small, ventilated pet carrier that fits under the seat in front of you.
What are the rules for flying with pets?
HEALTH CERTIFICATES. The USDA requires that your pet must be at least eight weeks old and fully weaned before traveling. Only pets in good health are permitted to fly. Airlines will not transport animals that are violent, ill, or in physical distress.
Can my pet travel with me by plane?
Generally, if your dog in its carrier can fit under the seat in front of you, it can go in the cabin. Traveling with a dog this way, essentially as carry-on luggage, usually incurs a lower fee than if it travels in the belly of the plane. And by the way, a pet in its carrier counts as your carry-on bag.
What documents are needed for pets to travel?
You will need a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection to travel and some airlines require an acclimation certificate. Both of these certificates can only be completed and signed by a federally accredited veterinarian.
Does my dog have to quarantine if I travel?
Animals including your pet dog may require quarantine when entering some countries in an attempt to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. To ensure that they keep their rabies-free and disease-free status, they require animals entering the country to take steps to ensure they don’t introduce diseases.
How do you travel long distance with a dog?
The safest way for your pet to travel is in a carrier that has been strapped to the seat with a seatbelt or other anchor. Make sure the carrier is large enough for your dog to stand up, turn around, and lie down. You can also use a pet seatbelt, but these have not been proven to protect animals during a car crash.
What airlines can I fly with my dog?
Comparing airline pet policies
| Airline | Price per pet | Allowed in cargo? |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | $125 | No, due to COVID-19 |
| United Airlines | Cabin: $125 Cargo: Varies by weight | Yes |
| Delta Airlines | $125 to/from US, Canada, Puerto Rico $75 to/from Brazil $200 Virgin Islands/International | No, due to COVID-19 |
| Southwest Airlines | $95 | No |
How big of a dog can fit under an airplane seat?
A pet traveling in cabin must be carried in an approved hard-sided or soft-sided kennel. The kennel must fit completely under the seat in front of you and remain there at all times. The maximum dimensions for hard-sided kennels are 17.5 inches long x 12 inches wide x 7.5 inches high (44 cm x 30 cm x 19 cm).
How do cats go to the bathroom on a plane?
Take your kitty into the restroom and set up his or her portable liter box and fill it with the kitty litter. If you use a folding litter tray, the whole set up takes almost no room at all and can be placed inside the carrier. We carry excellent in-cabin bags for cats.
Do I need a pet health certificate to fly?
Yes, just about every commercial airline will require a pet health certificate (one for each pet) that is to be on a flight. For example, some airlines will require a health certificate within 14 days of travel while some will recommend the certificate be obtained within 10 days of travel.
What is pet quarantine?
Are there limits on how many pets you can take on a plane?
There is no limit on the number of animals in the litter. Exception: 2 pets of the same breed and size between the age of 10 weeks and 6 months may be allowed to travel in 1 kennel, providing they are small enough to fit into one kennel and are compatible. They will be charged as 1 pet.
What do you need to know about traveling with a pet?
When travelling with your pet(s), there may be animal health requirements specific for that destination. As soon as you know your travel details, contact your local veterinarian to assist with the pet travel process.
Do you have to take your dog on an international flight?
We encourage pet owners to review carefully their travel plans for upcoming international moves. Whether moving overseas or returning to the United States on official U.S. government orders, pet owners need to determine an airline carrier’s pet policies on live animals as excess baggage, cargo, and in-cabin before booking your pet.
How old do you have to be to travel with a pet on United Airlines?
Advance reservations for in-cabin pet travel are required and can be booked through united.com. Puppies and kittens traveling within the U.S. and Puerto Rico must be at least 2 months (8 weeks) old to be accepted for travel on United.