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Top 8 Tips for Safe Air Travel with Your Pet
Traveling can be highly stressful, both for you and the four-legged members of your family.
But with thoughtful preparation, you can ensure a safe and comfortable trip for everyone.
Unless your animal is small enough to fit under your seat and you can bring him or her in
the cabin, the WE recommends pet owners to not fly their animal. If pet owners have
already committed to transporting their pets on commercial airlines, then we is offer the
following tips for safe air travel with your pet:
1.Make an appointment with your pet's veterinarian for a checkup, and make sure all
vaccinations are up-to-date. Obtain a health certificate from your veterinarian dated
within 10 days of departure.
2.Make sure your pet has a microchip for identification and is wearing a collar and ID tag.
Breakaway collars are best for cats. The collar should also include destination
information in case your pet escapes.
3.Book a direct flight whenever possible. This will decrease the chances that your pet is
left on the tarmac during extreme weather conditions or mishandled by baggage
personnel.
4.Write the words "Live Animal" in letters at least one inch tall on top of and at least one
side of the crate. Use arrows to prominently indicate the upright position of the crate.
On the top of the crate, write the name, address and telephone number of your pet's
destination point, and whether you will be accompanying him or if someone else is
picking him up. Make sure that the door is securely closed, but not locked, so that
airline personnel can open it in case of an emergency. Line the crate bottom with some
type of bedding—shredded paper or towels— to absorb accidents.
5.Affix a current photograph of your pet to the top of the crate for identification purposes.
Should your pet escape from the carrier, this could be a lifesaver. You should also carry
a photograph of your pet.
6.The night before you leave, make sure you’ve frozen a small dish or tray of water for
your pet. This way, it can’t spill during loading, and will melt by the time he’s thirsty.
Tape a small pouch, preferably cloth, of dried food outside the crate. Airline personnel
will be able to feed your pet in case he gets hungry on long-distance flights or a
layover.
7.Tell every airline employee you encounter, on the ground and in the air, that you are
traveling with a pet in the cargo hold. This way, they’ll be ready if any additional
considerations or attention is needed.
8.If the plane is delayed, or if you have any concerns about the welfare of your pet, insist
that airline personnel check the animal whenever feasible. In certain situations,
removing the animal from the cargo hold and deplaneing may be warranted.
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