Can you take small pets on the airplane with you?

Question

I'm going to florida soon, and I was wondering would I be able to put my two kittens in a pet carry tote on the plane with me. They are so tiny, and I dont want to leave them at home while I'm on vacation. Is there usually a fee you have to pay?

Any help would be nice!

I need information from a vet? I adopted the kittens from a friends mother cat. Do I need to get certificates from the vet? Are they expensive?

I am flying from state to state, staying in country

Answer 1

Hi there...to fly interstate (state-to-state) your kittens must be a minimum age of 8 weeks and air and state health officials require animals travelling by air to have vet issue an health certificate for each kitten 10 days before departure as well as a rabies vaccination is usually required as well. The price of the certification is between $5-25 depending on the vet. Be sure to keep the health certificates on you at all times as well as the rabies tags and proof of vaccination paperwork.

In addition to federal regulations, each airline has its own regulations, so check the individual air carrier's rules before booking a flight for you and your cat. It is ideal if the kittens can ride in the cabin of the airplane with you where they will never leave your care during the course of the trip. However, NOT all airlines allow animals to travel in the cabin and others allow no more than two cats in the cabin per flight on a "first come, first served" basis, so it is important to make these arrangements far in advance of your departure date.

If the air carrier you choose does not allow in-cabin travel, but only cargo, be aware that there are regulations regarding the range of temperatures (too hot or too cold) when a pet may be shipped. If the temperature on the ground in your departing, connecting, or arriving city falls outside these limits, you may run into unexpected delays or cancellations. It is also wise to avoid peak travel times around holidays when air traffic is heaviest.

Most airlines will charge travel fees for EACH kitten based on the animals weight and whether traveling in cabin or cargo as the amounts are different. The fares are quoted for one-way so you will have to purchase another ticket for them on the return flight in advance as well.

An approved USDA travel crate must be used that is appropriate for the comfort of the pets, but within regulation size to fit under the seat on the aircraft as well. All containers must be very visibly marked clearly with LIVE ANIMALS on the outside and with home address and phone number and destination address and contact number.

Please see the following weblink below to learn the restrictions of each air carrier. Homeland Security constantly is updating travel restrictions so also call the airline to be sure these guidelines haven't changed since they've been written:
http://www.catsunited.com/html/air_line_travel.html

Answer 2

I have seen passengers take cats on a plane; I know that you have to have an airline-approved carrier. I suspect that two small kittens would be acceptable to most airlines as long as they remain in the carrier at all times. Some companies charge a fee for them, even if you keep them in your lap; if you're planning to put them in a seat, you'll probably have to pay a fare for the carrier. To be sure, you should contact the airline on which you'll be flying to see what their regulations are; they'll be happy to explain it to you fully. You can see the pet carrier I use at http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=12435&N=2002+62745

Answer 3

Yes you can take them, try a place called "jet a pet . com" there are some airlines that are pet friendly. I believe United will take a small carrier next to you like a carry on baggage. But you are looking at around $200 on up to fly them. You need health certificates too. email me and I'll look up some more info of where you can get prices on flying your pets.

Answer 4

relies upon on the airline, talk over with them to comprehend their regulations and rules. some enable small pets in cage, bigger dogs circulate in shipment. So reckoning on the flight era you should keep dogs foodstuff and stuff with the cage. My buddy has a toy spaniel yet she could no longer take it while she flew. remember that whether ur dogs by no skill barks, airtravel is horrifying even for people in some circumstances and he might get under pressure and bark and annoy different people. And thats the only reason airways do no longer enable u take pets many time.

Answer 5

You could, but considering that there essentially banning nursing baby humans because of the latest 'discovered' terrorist plot, they probably are paranoid that somebody has implanted a bomb into the animal. After all, it's becoming more and more common to use animals to transport drugs that way, not to mention humans doing it.

If I were you, I'd just board the kittens at your vet. There are just too many dangers and restrictions for travelling with pets.

Answer 6

Well if your coming into the country then yes there is a fee, plus you have to put them in quarantine for 6 weeks at the airport before you take them to Florida. But otherwise yes you can take them on the plane with you, but you do have to check them in first.

Answer 7

They must fit in a carrier under your seat and they my require certain vaccinations &/or certificates from your vet. Check with the airline.

Answer 8

most airlines, yes. go to your airlines website for information, if it is not listed there you should call their info number. you will need health/travel certificates most likely so make sure to get the info you need from the airline and then you can go to the vet to get the certificates.

Answer 9

if you want to take them, then you have to put them with the luggage, in the cargo section, which i do not recomend because the cage will get smashed around, and it is very hot. many animals die from this

Answer 10

yes there is a fee and they can not stay with you i believe