Small dog, want to fly home with him in the airplane's cabin?

Question

I have a medium sized dog, which I believe would be acceptable to fly in the cabin of an airplane. I'm going home from Austin, TX to St.Louis, MO over Thanksgiving for about a week and would like to bring him with me.

Can anyone let me know problems they may have had...or any experiences in general with traveling with a pet?

Answer 1

because cabin's are small and enclosed, it's an allergy issue taking them in the cabin. you'd have to check with the airline.

Answer 2

On AirTran, if they are SMALL, you can take him a a part of your carry-on luggage.

Answer 3

Your going to have to check with your airline.

Some airlines I have seen people with small dogs and some airlines wont allow pets at all.

I can say I have never seen a "medium" sized dog. I have only seen Chihuahua's and in most cases they are in a purse or purse like bag.

They also have a bell on their neck its alot like paris hiltons dog which makes me sick.

Answer 4

You cannot have a pet in the cabin with you. It has to go in the cargo hold.

Answer 5

i know someone who did it and it was perfectly fine. you have to be willing to pay though. or at least this person had to pay for a seat for her dog. if your dog is well behaved it's probably fine.

Answer 6

I've never heard of that being allowed.

I think it's mandatory to put little sweetie into a travel cage.

Maybe you can mildly sedate baby first.

Answer 7

check with the airline.

i know all the dogs that have been in the cabin in any of my flights had to be in a carrier the ENTIRE duration of the flight.

Answer 8

Why not drive and save your dog from the hassle and danger of flying. Austin to St. Louis is not that far.