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Small Pet Carriers
Popular US Airlines that accept small animals
AirTran Airways: carrier must be no bigger than 8.5" high x 17" long x
12" wide, animal and carrier combined must weigh no more than 15 pounds
American Airlines: 23"L x 13"W x 9"H
Continental Airlines: 22" L x 14" W x 9" H
Delta: Carry On 22" x 14" x 9" call 1-800-221-1212 under seat dimensions vary based on flight.
JetBlue: Guidelines for traveling with pets carry on only, pet and carrier no more than 20 pounds, carrier no bigger than 17" long x 12.5"
wide x 8" high
Midwest Airlines 18"x11x11"
Northwest Airlines: Animal plus carrier for carry on must weigh
no more than 15 pounds, 100 pounds for checked; carrier for carry on must be
no larger than 17" x 12.3" x 8", for checked must be no more than 100 in
(total L x W x H)
Southwest Call 1-800-435-9792
United Airlines: Pet must be small enough to fit comfortably in a kennel that is placed under the seat.
US Airways: 21"L x 16"W x 8"H (hard sided) X 10"H (soft sided)
Virgin America18"L x 15"W x 8"H
You must check with your airline ahead of time and ask about all the
paperwork and size requirements and fees. Many airlines charge $100 additional
for your pet.
Additional Travel Information
Contact your air carrier, before your journey, to ensure
that you have the proper size and type of carrier and documents.
Ask about special regulations regarding pets in-cabin when making a
reservation. A current health certificate, including
inoculations, is essential.
To prevent air sickness, no food should be offered
within 6 hours of departure, no water within 2 hours of flight time.
Most airlines place greater restrictions on pugs, bulldogs and other
short-nosed breeds (this goes for cats as well) these breeds are exceptionally susceptible to heat.
Pit bulls are banned from most airlines
On flights of less than 6 hours most airlines will allow pets to be taken with the passenger in the cabin (except travel to the UK).
PLEASE NOTE:
No reader should act solely on the basis of this information without
contacting the necessary airline or government agency. The information here is
general and air travel restrictions out of the country may vary greatly. The ASPCA recommends against pets flying in the cargo area with luggage due to temperature and anxiety concerns. You may want to consider This company will fly your larger dog (and many other pets) in a temperature controlled plane, not in cargo. They also provide a pet attendant.
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