Airline Pet Policies Compared: In-Cabin and Cargo Options (2026)
How the major U.S. airlines compare on pet travel: which carriers allow pets in the cabin, which still offer hold or cargo transport, what drives...
Pet Travel Tips
A safe flight starts long before takeoff. Discover expert tips on crate training, health certificates, and reducing travel anxiety without sedation.
What Does AVIH Mean?
Traveling with pets can be stressful, especially when you need to transport them by air. There are various regulations and procedures in place to...
Traveling with Pets on Airplanes: Is it Safe?
Traveling with your pet on an airplane can be a stressful experience for both the pet and the owner. Although air travel with pets is becoming...
Reconfirming Flight Reservations for Pets
I'm a former travel agent, so I know the value of reconfirming reservations. For 8 years now, I've traveled with my 11 lbs. dog as an in-cabin pet...
Emergency Vet Clinic Search
Do you know where the closest emergency veterinary hospital is? How fast could you find the information? What if you were on the road or traveling...
Importing Pets to the United States
Generally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regulates the importation of pets into the United States. The Department of Agriculture...
What does enhanced security mean for my pet?
The Transportation Security Administration reports that there are no security procedures that prohibit you from bringing a pet on a flight.
If you...
The day of the Flight
Exercise your pet before the flight so it will be more relaxed and tired this will help it to remain calm in the kennel.
10 Days Before Your Flight
Your pet should be completely comfortable with its kennel or carrier that it will be traveling in. Trying to escape from a kennel is another common...
As you plan for your flight with your pet
Choose the most direct flight to your destination. This will help reduce the stress on your pet.
If warm temperatures are a concern, book an early...