The most shocking thing to me as a consumer is just how difficult it really is to fly a pet somewhere. This summer, my wife and I plan to go to Europe for a whi

The most shocking thing to me as a consumer is just how difficult it really is to fly a pet somewhere. This summer, my wife and I plan to go to Europe for a while, and want to bring our dog, so we don’t burden a friend with him for a month. I have gone on most major airlines websites, blogs, etc. and there is really no good source of information out there! In fact most US -> Europe airlines won’t even allow an animal in the cargo hold during summer months due to the heat. Okay, fine. So let’s bring him in the cabin. Is he under 15lbs? Nope, you cannot bring it with you. Instead we are currently exploring this very loophole because there is simply no other alternative. When you cross oceans there is really no way get your animal there without the help of other people. I guess the reason a solution doesn’t exist is because it’s somewhat a niche problem, and airlines are focused on volume. Any and all suggestions are welcomed. If you have a large dog that has flown internationally, please email me.