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Travel with your pet by Air

Contact your airline before arriving at the airport to determine your airline's policy on traveling with pets. Some airlines require that the pet be examined by a veterinarian no more than ten days prior to the date of travel so be sure to bring current health and rabies vaccination certificates.

Tips-

* Book a nonstop, midweek flight and avoid plane changes if possible
* During warm weather periods choose early morning or late evening flights
* In colder months, choose mid-day flights
* Arrive at the airport early, exercise your pet and personally place it in its crate
* Ask your veterinarian for specific feeding instructions for your pet during travel
* Promptly pick up your pet upon arrival


Transport crates are available from most airlines or pet shops, and should be purchased in advance so your pet can become acclimated to the crate prior to travel. The crate should be large enough to allow the animal to stand, turn around, and lie down and be well ventilated

If an airline does allow you to bring your pet into the cabin, the FAA considers your pet container to be carry-on baggage and you must follow all carry on baggage rules.