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LOL at the idea of [my pet flying separate from me, in the main cabin of a separate plane just for pets] being a superior option to [my pet being in my hands th

LOL at the idea of [my pet flying separate from me, in the main cabin of a separate plane just for pets] being a superior option to [my pet being in my hands the entire time and handled literally only ever by myself, which is what happens when you take your pet in-cabin on a normal passenger airline like Southwest].

sahila 4y ago
You do realize that you can only fly in-cabin with your pet if it fits underneath the seat ahead of you, usually < 20 lbs. Many pets don't fit this criteria, but otherwise I agree with you.
- jjtheblunt 4y ago
  or if you buy a seat for it...which i say having done so on Virgin.
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  - sahila 4y ago
    When's the last time you've flown doing this? I haven't gone on Virgin with my pet but Googling shows it doesn't allow pets in cabin (https://www.bringfido.com/travel/airline_policies/virgin_atlantic/ https://www.bringfido.com/travel/airline_policies/virgin_atl...). Southwest certainly your pet has to be in the small crate. There might be exceptions for service animals though.
    - jjtheblunt 4y ago
      may 2016, two pets at once, both feline, extra purchased seat(s). the dullards at SFO wanted to put them through the Xray conveyor belt, btw, which was corrected by asking for a supervisor, who damn near backhanded the dopes i first interacted with. looks, from other comments, they've tightened this since, as there was no "service animal" shenanigans. they're just particularly hairy family members.
  - learndeeply 4y ago
    Doesn't seem like you can. From Virgin's website: > We do not allow animals in the main cabin unless they are assistance animals. https://help.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/how-to-book-your-pet-onto-a-flight.html https://help.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/how-to-book-your-pet-o...
  - DoctorDabadedoo 4y ago
    Internationally? I don't think so. Even within a lot of countries.
- maccard 4y ago
  It's not just under 20lbs, it's the pet plus a hard carrier under 20lbs. Those hard carriers weigh about 5lbs, so your dog needs to be under 15lbs, which means only the smallest of dogs are eligible
kelnos 4y ago
If you can fly with your pet in cabin with you, that's certainly the best option, but it's not available everywhere. Some airlines just don't allow it at all, and I believe most/all won't allow it if flying internationally. (Most US airlines won't even let you fly with a pet in cabin from the mainland to Hawaii.)

sahila 4y ago

You do realize that you can only fly in-cabin with your pet if it fits underneath the seat ahead of you, usually < 20 lbs. Many pets don't fit this criteria, but otherwise I agree with you.

jjtheblunt 4y ago
or if you buy a seat for it...which i say having done so on Virgin.
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- sahila 4y ago
  When's the last time you've flown doing this? I haven't gone on Virgin with my pet but Googling shows it doesn't allow pets in cabin (https://www.bringfido.com/travel/airline_policies/virgin_atlantic/ https://www.bringfido.com/travel/airline_policies/virgin_atl...). Southwest certainly your pet has to be in the small crate. There might be exceptions for service animals though.
  - jjtheblunt 4y ago
    may 2016, two pets at once, both feline, extra purchased seat(s). the dullards at SFO wanted to put them through the Xray conveyor belt, btw, which was corrected by asking for a supervisor, who damn near backhanded the dopes i first interacted with. looks, from other comments, they've tightened this since, as there was no "service animal" shenanigans. they're just particularly hairy family members.
- learndeeply 4y ago
  Doesn't seem like you can. From Virgin's website: > We do not allow animals in the main cabin unless they are assistance animals. https://help.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/how-to-book-your-pet-onto-a-flight.html https://help.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/how-to-book-your-pet-o...
- DoctorDabadedoo 4y ago
  Internationally? I don't think so. Even within a lot of countries.
maccard 4y ago
It's not just under 20lbs, it's the pet plus a hard carrier under 20lbs. Those hard carriers weigh about 5lbs, so your dog needs to be under 15lbs, which means only the smallest of dogs are eligible

kelnos 4y ago

If you can fly with your pet in cabin with you, that's certainly the best option, but it's not available everywhere. Some airlines just don't allow it at all, and I believe most/all won't allow it if flying internationally. (Most US airlines won't even let you fly with a pet in cabin from the mainland to Hawaii.)