Today we re covering the basics of air travel with your pet.
Cabin kennel pet carrier.
The petmate cabin kennel solid top pet carrier is specifically designed to fit under airline seats and is the ideal size for small pets up to 7 tall.
If you re looking for info on checking your dog in the cargo hold of the plane see our post on the best airline approved dog crates for cargo hold air travel.
It features sliding latches to prevent the door from accidentally opening.
The kennel must fit completely under the seat in front of you and remain there at all times.
I ordered two one carrier for each rabbit and they arrived within 3 days.
Pet fares are refundable.
A pet traveling in cabin must be carried in an approved hard sided or soft sided kennel.
Also for a bird or any pet for that matter it is a thousand times safer than the soft sided carriers that can be crushed if leaned on or something tipped over on it etc.
Sleepypod air in cabin pet carrier.
It also came with a 5 year warrantee sheet which is nice.
Also the top has a slide open little door that i can stick my hand through or let the bird out.
You pay the carry on pet charge.
Pets traveling are subject to a 95 pet fare each way per pet carrier.
The first class cabin can accommodate a total of one pet carrier per flight and the main cabin can accommodate a total of up to five pet carriers per flight.
Your pet must be 16 weeks old if traveling to the u s.
On american flights you can bring 1 kennel as your carry on bag if.
Pet reservation payment information.
The cabin kennel solid top pet carrier is airline approved.
The actual brand i received is aspenpet cabin kennel for pets up to 10 lbs.
I have used this for in cabin air travel and for local to vet.
This high end duffle bag features top grade padded shoulder straps an easy zip top and plush bedding for your furry friend.
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.
In this post we re detailing how to select an airline approved pet carrier for keeping under the seat in front of you in the cabin of the airplane.
Important notes for travel with your pet in the cabin.
You may bring either a pet carrier and a personal item or a pet carrier.
Your pet stays in the kennel and under the seat in front of you the entire flight you can travel with your pet carrier and one personal item but you won t be permitted to bring a carry on bag in addition to a pet carrier and personal item.
Pets in cabin kennels will count as your one carry on item.
From other countries and must be at least 15 weeks old for european union travel.
Mini rex lionhead the other is a 4 lb.
If you cancel your reservation and your pet does not travel or if your flight is canceled and you choose not to rebook contact southwest at 1 800 i fly swa 1 800 435 9792 or visit the airport ticket counter to process your refund.
These carriers are each roomy enough for my two rabbits one is 5 lb.