Most of us have at least one of those furry little members in our family that must be accounted for while relocating. If you’re driving your pets to your new destination, then it’s business as usual with “Fido” hanging his head out of the windows. What do you do though if you have to fly your pets? Here are some important questions that you will want to ask:
Important Questions to Ask the Airline
I prefer to have my pet travel in the hold instead of in the baggage area. Do you have space available for the flight I need?
If there isn’t any room in the hold, what is the temperature in the cargo/baggage area?
Critical Note: When booking our pets with an airline company, I never thought to ask this question, until my vet mentioned it. I immediately called the airlines and found out that the baggage area where our pets would be was not heated, and since they were flying in February from San Francisco through Minneapolis to Toronto, they probably would not have survived. Make sure you ask!
Will you provide appropriate stickers and labels for the pet carrier?
What if the flight is rerouted? What happens to my pet?
Where do I go to check in my pet?
How far in advance does my pet need to be at the airport?
What is the cost to fly my pet?
Which papers should accompany my pet?
Which papers do I bring to pick up my pet?
Will my pet check through customs here or upon arrival?
Do you have any weight restrictions?
Be sure to talk to your vet as well before the move to find out what you can do to prepare your pet for the flight and reduce stress as much as possible.
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