NEW YORK — We dress them up. We feed them gourmet foods. We treat them like members of the family. So when we have to fly — whether it be on vacation or to grandma’s house, our pets are often a first-class priority.
Bringing animals on flights has become more commonplace in recent years, but some airlines now have strict regulations — and even stricter prices. But with increasing concern for the welfare of canine and feline alike, there are a growing number of options to transport pets. And some airlines can be more pet-friendly than others.
AirTran, Spirit and JetBlue only allow pets to fly in the cabin. That’s great for animal lovers who argue that precious pets shouldn’t be relegated to the cargo hold, but not so great for owners with medium or large dogs. Pups in the cabin must be able to fit in a carrier small enough to slide under the seat in front of you during flight. US Airways only allows pets in the cabin, but they will permit them as checked baggage for nonstop US Airways Shuttle flights between Boston, New York and Washington. For pets traveling in the cabin, AirTran charges the least among big carriers at $69. Most U.S. airlines charge between $100 and $125, but bringing a pet in the cabin on Delta and Northwest flights costs $150.
For those traveling as checked baggage, Delta and Northwest are the most expensive at $275. The least expensive in this category are Alaska Airlines and Midwest at $100, and Frontier which prices its checked pets fees between $100 and $200.
Frontier only allows pets as checked baggage. Southwest doesn’t allow pets at all, except for service animals.
While some incidents can’t be avoided, preparation, experts say, is the key to having a safe and uneventful flight.
by the associated press
Bringing animals on flights has become more commonplace in recent years, but some airlines now have strict regulations — and even stricter prices. But with increasing concern for the welfare of canine and feline alike, there are a growing number of options to transport pets. And some airlines can be more pet-friendly than others.
AirTran, Spirit and JetBlue only allow pets to fly in the cabin. That’s great for animal lovers who argue that precious pets shouldn’t be relegated to the cargo hold, but not so great for owners with medium or large dogs. Pups in the cabin must be able to fit in a carrier small enough to slide under the seat in front of you during flight. US Airways only allows pets in the cabin, but they will permit them as checked baggage for nonstop US Airways Shuttle flights between Boston, New York and Washington. For pets traveling in the cabin, AirTran charges the least among big carriers at $69. Most U.S. airlines charge between $100 and $125, but bringing a pet in the cabin on Delta and Northwest flights costs $150.
For those traveling as checked baggage, Delta and Northwest are the most expensive at $275. The least expensive in this category are Alaska Airlines and Midwest at $100, and Frontier which prices its checked pets fees between $100 and $200.
Frontier only allows pets as checked baggage. Southwest doesn’t allow pets at all, except for service animals.
While some incidents can’t be avoided, preparation, experts say, is the key to having a safe and uneventful flight.
by the associated press
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