Flying with Your Pet: The Complete Guide to Equipment and Expectations

TLDRFlying with your pet can be challenging but proper preparation and knowledge of the equipment and expectations can make it easier. Follow these guidelines to ensure a smooth travel experience for you and your furry friend.

Key insights

🛩️Flying with pets is becoming increasingly difficult, so it's important to be well-prepared.

🐶Most airlines require pets to be transported in a hard-sided kennel that is the right size for the pet.

🥛Absorbent material should be placed in the kennel for the pet's comfort and cleanliness.

🍽️Two dishes for food and water should be secured to the front of the kennel.

🔗All holes in the kennel must have metal fasteners to ensure secure transport.

Q&A

What size should the kennel be?

The kennel should be the right size for your pet, allowing them to stand and sit comfortably without their head touching the top.

Can I use zip ties instead of metal fasteners?

Most airlines now require metal fasteners for all holes in the kennel, so zip ties may not be accepted.

What should I use as absorbent material?

Newspaper is a popular choice, especially for dogs that may chew their bedding.

Can I use any food and water dishes?

The dishes should be secured to the front of the kennel and easily accessible for filling and cleaning.

What if my pet has never been in a kennel before?

It's important to introduce your pet to the kennel well in advance of the trip to reduce stress and anxiety.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Flying with pets is becoming increasingly difficult, so it's important to be well-prepared.

01:11The kennel should be the right size for your pet, allowing them to stand and sit comfortably without their head touching the top.

02:23Newspaper is a popular choice as absorbent material, especially for dogs that may chew their bedding.

04:23Two dishes for food and water should be secured to the front of the kennel, making them easily accessible for filling and cleaning.

06:32Most airlines now require metal fasteners for all holes in the kennel, so zip ties may not be accepted.