I love my fish..first of all I had to leave my fish edith at home when I went away to college casue I was driving and it was half way across the u.s. But I'm flying home for x-mas and I'm hopeing to bring her back to FL with me..Do you think if I put her in like a waterbottle and carry her on that it will be okay? I really don't want to get to the airport and realize that I have to put her in the trash...help?
2006-12-01 07:10:36 · 14 answers · asked by jmt4127 3 in Travel ➔ Air Travel
It's a female betta she doesn't require any filtering system. I also keep her in a small vase so she is use to being inclosed in small areas.
2006-12-01 07:19:38 · update #1
You're only allowed 3oz containers of liquid for carry-ons these days which is a mighty small container for a fish. Don't even try. If you show up with any container that would be comfortable for the fish, they won't let you through security which means you'd either have to miss your flight or throw her in the trash.
2006-12-01 08:06:13 · answer #1 · answered by dcgirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you gotta talk to the airline people BEFORE you get to the airport. It may fall into the same category as transporting a land pet. Some special procedure will have to be used. They can do anything for you if set up in a way as to pose no security risk. If you show up at security with that fish in a bottle, he's gonna be doin the ashcan backstroke.
2006-12-01 16:00:27 · answer #2 · answered by nextbigthing 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
will its worth a try i dont think that u will have to toss her in the trash but just to be on the safe side i would call the airport and ask if it would be ok if u broght ur fish in a small contaner with a lid so that it dose nto spill and they will tell u what u can do and if they say u can i would get a water bottle and carrie it on any ways just make shore its not see thou and just keep it open when u fly and it should be fine
2006-12-01 15:20:30 · answer #3 · answered by hotchick_8587 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a fish expert, but you are not allowed to carry any liquids more then 3 ounces in your hand luggage. So it would have to go into the luggage.
You may want to check with a fish store, they receive shipments of fish all the time and may have containers and better advise.
2006-12-01 15:16:52 · answer #4 · answered by Tim M 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You are not allowed with liquids in your hand bag, u can ask for a 'pet transport' service. All airlines has it and they will take care of this but you'll have to pay some extra fee...
2006-12-01 20:59:14 · answer #5 · answered by Paolo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you put it in a water bottle she will be dead before you get there. Fish need oxygen to go thru the water.
2006-12-01 15:14:27 · answer #6 · answered by jessica2295 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd suggest asking a freind or neighbor to take care of your fish while your gone. you cant bring water bottles onto the planes, it would have to go into luggage, and it will die without oxygen. tryst me, just let a frend or neighbor take care of him. hope i helped!
2006-12-01 15:19:48 · answer #7 · answered by Amy da QT 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They sell fish in Florida right? I don't think your homebound fish will take it personally if you get yourself another fish for at school too.
2006-12-01 15:19:44 · answer #8 · answered by russellcroweswife 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
call the airport you are leaving florida from and they will tell you how to transfer your fish.
2006-12-01 15:19:41 · answer #9 · answered by a h 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i dont even think they would let you on the airplane with a water bottle and i don't think the fish would survive since they need oxygen.
2006-12-01 15:19:18 · answer #10 · answered by diamond 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋