Most airlines allow soft sided bags around 17″ to 18″ long and 11″ to 14″ wide, but the height can be tricky. A soft sided carrier can easily be squished and collapsed a bit under the seat so the airlines allow slightly larger dimensions for soft carriers than hard carriers. You’ll need to be able to fit the carrier under the seat in front of you but different aircraft types have different seat dimensions. Carriers should have plenty of ventilation (3 sides) and be leak-proof.Įach airline has different maximum carrier dimensions so it’s important to check with the airline you’re flying on. It’s unlikely that a small dog will manage to destroy it and the soft cases usually have an inner safety clip that you can attach to your dog’s harness in case they try to make a quick escape.
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They’re more comfortable and homely for your dog, plus they’re lighter and more flexible than hard sided kennels.
Get an appropriate sized carrierįor flying in cabin I’d recommend you go with a soft carrier. I fly with Luna on Delta and the process is pretty straightforward – they just ask for your pets breed and weight information, plus the size of the carrier. The rules for taking dogs on planes vary, but most airlines have a special pet policy page with telephone contact info for their reservations team. Check with a representative whether there’s space for your pup in both directions. You don’t want to book your flight and then find out they’ve reached the max limit of pets. I’d advise calling them up BEFORE you book your flight as airlines have a limit on the number of pets they can have on the plane. If you’re planning to take your dog in the cabin then you’ll need to make a special reservation for your pet. Here are my top tips for taking a dog on the plane: Call to make a reservation Flying with a dog in cabin is fairly straightforward but it can still be stressful for your dog if they’re new to it and there are some things you’ll need to think about before your trip. I wanted a dog that I could pop in a carrier and take on the NYC subway, or fly in the cabin if I’m traveling within the U.S. My Pomeranian Luna is only 6.5lbs and I actually chose to get this breed with size in mind. Although $250 round trip can sometimes be more than the cost of your own ticket, sometimes it’s worth it to be able to have you furry friend come with you on your travels or when you’re visiting family and friends. While emotional support animals can no longer fly in the cabin for free, you can pay a pet fee to bring your dog with you on domestic flights, which is around $125 each way (or slightly less on some airlines). One of the perks of having a small dog is that you can fly with them in the cabin as opposed to shipping them cargo, which can not only be expensive but also stressful for the dog.