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Fur Flyin' High: Follow This Timeline For Air Travel With Pets
No matter what part of the plane your pet will travel in, check out my seven-step timeline to fly the friendly skies. Even if you're not heading out in a big ol' jet airliner, several of these are good tips to remember when traveling by car — follow along when you start this slideshow!
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Pay As You Go: Check Out My Handy Chart of Airlines' Pet Fees
For most of us — the most that wouldn't have hundreds of dollars to spare, won't take multiple trips a season or don't own a private jet — the price of air travel with pets can prohibit inclusion of furry friends in all but the most important of situations (like relocation). If you're wondering how much it will cost to include a pet on your next trip, I've gathered up the prices for the major airlines. How much will you pay as you go?
How Have Your Furry Friends Flown the Friendly Skies?
One if by land, two if by sea, one place for pup, a different for me? Taking a plane ride can be difficult for pets — especially those nonfrequent fliers and ones that can't ride at your feet. To kick off our flying high week, let's dish on your pampered pals: in which part of the aircraft do they travel?
4 Things I Love About PetAirways
Other than being the first fleet of planes dedicated solely to pawsengers, there are more things that set PetAirways apart from other air travel options! Even though it's too pricey for every weekend away, check out some special features that put this flight above the rest.
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Pet Airways Makes First Flights Today: Are You Buying In?
No people allowed, people. That's the policy on the Pet Airways fleet offering main cabin travel for pampered pals only. Although it began taking reservations when it launched with an introductory one-way fare of $150, prices now range from $250–$300 and take off from regional airports close to five US cities — New York, Washington, Chicago, Denver, and Los Angeles — and seats are selling fast.
The Scoop: Southwest Airlines Now Flies the Pet-Friendly Skies
For those frequent furry fliers, there's a new available airline in town — Southwest. Starting today, customers can purchase pet tickets for travel beginning on June 17. The P.A.W.S.
The Scoop: JetBlue Unveils JetPaws Program
JetBlue wants your furry friends to fly the friendly skies! The airline (which saddened us by raising prices earlier this year), just announced a brand-new program for jetting with your pet. In addition to a downloadable Travel Pettiquette guide, as part of the new JetPaws, customers will receive two TrueBlue customer loyalty program bonus points for each trip – that way your furball can help you earn frequent flier points, whether or not they're invited next time!
Pampered Pals: Jet Setter For Your Jet Setters
At first glance, I thought this carrier was waaaay to big to fit as any airplane carryon, but I was wrong! This Jet Setter ($170 and up) rolls upright and, when laid on the side, slides right under the seat in front of you. Meant for pets up to 15 pounds, this bag weighs only about three pounds with the wheels removed.
Pet Flys Makes It Easier to Fly With Fido and Sassy
If you're as bummed as I am after hearing that Jetblue has doubled the pet-as-personal-item fee from $50 to $100, then you might be browsing other airlines to get you and your pet where you need to go this travel season. Thankfully, with Pet Flys carrier bags, you can at least do it in style. I'm loving their line of cute and handy pet carriers that come in three sizes (mini to medium) and are totally airline approved.
Does Your Pet Need Frequent Flier Miles?
When I lived in NYC, North could have chalked up quite the frequent flier miles as we flew home to my parents' house several times a year on JetBlue, back when it was just $50 each way. Nowadays, we usually travel in the car or on public transportation, but North's still got his puppy wings ready for the next vacay. With the increasing cost of fuel, those upcoming Summer road trips – and plane trips – can be few and far between.
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