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Are you a pet owner who needs to travel? Although most of us leave our pets at home, you may not want to do so. Regardless of your reasons for wanting or needing to travel with your pet or pets, you should keep a number of important points in mind. By Ray Welds Do you have to travel by air in the near future? If you do, are you a pet owner who needs to bring your pet along with you? Although most of us leave our pets at home, you may not want to do so; or your purpose for travel may be to move, as opposed to taking a fun filled vacation. Regardless of your reasons for wanting or needing to travel with your pet or pets, you should keep a number of important points in mind. The first step in traveling with a pet is to make sure that you can. Although a good number of airlines will allow pets on their planes, not all will. You may be in a predicament if you plan to depart from a small airport with only one or two airlines. If they do not accept pets or if their rules and restrictions are too much for you to handle, you should examine other nearby airports, especially those that are larger in size. When traveling by air with your pet or pets, it is important to remember that you will be charged an additional fee. Unfortunately, many first time pet travelers believe that they can use their pets and their pet carriers to count towards as a carry-on bag or a checked bag. This isn't how it works though. You will usually be charged an extra fee for traveling with a pet. This extra fee will likely depend on the airline in question as well as your pet's location, such as in the cabin or in the baggage compartment. That leads to another important point. Even though some of the airlines allow pets like cats and dogs aboard their flights, not all permit pets to be in the cabin with other passengers. This is particularly common on small planes where allergies may be a big concern. If you cannot part with your pet, be sure to search for an airline that will allow you to keep him or her in the cabin with you. With that said, remember that the size of your pet will also play a huge factor in your options. Regardless of where your pet is stored for the plane ride, you will need to have a pet carrier or crate. Many airlines have specific rules and restrictions on what type can be used. Most will provide you with that information when asked. Speaking of pet crates and carriers, it is important to make sure that you give your pet enough room to stand and move around a little bit. In fact, most airlines will refuse to transport pets that they feel are in too-small pet crates and carriers. It is also important to make sure that you get your pet checked by the vet. You should make sure that your pet has all required vaccinations and is fit for travel. In addition, all airlines require that you receive a pet health certificate, which will state that your pet is healthy and safe for travel. The above-mentioned points are just a few of the many that you should take into consideration when traveling with a pet. Added tips include booking direct flights, and making sure that your pet's collar and carrier are marked with proper identification. For more tips on traveling by air, such as traveling with children, finding great deals, traveling last minute, and over 25 other articles on how to travel by air go to http://millionairemaker-airtravel.blogspot.com About the Author: Ray Welds has extensive travel experience; he has traveled around the world and has a lot more info on his blog on how to find good travel deals, and traveling with children, just to name a few. Article source: 111 Travel Directory: Triple1.com (triple one dot com) More free articles: 1st Rate Articles - 1stRateArticles.com |
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