If youre moving or you want to take your pet on holiday with you, chances are that you will want fly to wherever you are going to. So its good to know what you can do and what you cant so your pet is exposed to as little trauma as possible. If you know in advance exactly how you can travel with your pet, it means you dont have to waste time at the airport which could be tough on you and your pet.
Traveling with pets means you are subject to a different set of rules. It would help if you are familiar with them even before you book your tickets. First of all, check whether the airline you plan to go in allows pets as not all do. Then clarify if the pet you have will be allowed onto the flight. Again, certain pets might be allowed, certain others may not. If you go ahead and book without being sure, you could end up at the airport with your pet and not be allowed on board. Be very specific when you ask for information before you book your ticket.
You will have to bear in mind that your pet will have to be kept contained during the flight. So your dog or cat or bird will have to be put into a carrier. Again, enquire about what kind of carrier needs to be used. Not all...