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Alaska Airlines - 800-225-2572
American Airlines - 800-572-3335
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Delta Airlines - 888-736-3738
Northwest Airlines - 800-692-2746
United Airlines - 800-UA-Cargo

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Carol Silhan
Animal Ark
PO Box 725
Palos Heights Ill. 60463
Office-708-448-4275
Fax- 708-923-1258
email: animalark2@aol.com
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Member: PSI
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FAA REQUIREMENTS FOR CARRY-ON AIRLINE BAGGAGE
The carry-on bag/carrier may not measure more than 45 LINEAR INCHES.   LINEAR IS MEASURED BY : WIDTH, PLUS DEPTH, PLUS HEIGHT. There are other requirements. See this FAA web site:   www.faa.gov/passengers/fly_pets/cabin_pets/

Most of our pet totes, pet pockets, wheeled roll arounds, messenger bag, dog totes, etc. meet those linear requirements.

THEN THERE ARE INDIVIDUAL AIRLINE REQUIREMENTS. Some airlines allow you to take pets into the cabin, others do not; and each, where it does allow pets in the cabin, has its own rules in terms of the bags/carriers/totes allowed.

                   How do I find out if an airline allows pets to travel in the passenger cabin and what their policies and procedures are?   You can call the airlines’ reservations line and get information from the agent who takes your call. The answer you get will often vary according to the agent you speak to, and the day you call. You can bet on that. You can also look at an airline’s website to get information about their policies for traveling with pets. The main thing you need to tell the agent is that your carrier does meet FAA requirements for carry-on baggage (assuming that is the case).

               These are typical rules from the FAA website www.faa.gov/passengers/fly_pets/cabin_pets/ :

* Your pet container must be small enough to fit underneath the seat without blocking any person’s path to the main aisle of the airplane.
* Your pet container must be stowed properly before the last passenger entry door to the airplane is closed in order for the airplane to leave the gate.
* Your pet container must remain properly stowed the entire time the airplane is moving on the airport surface, and for take off and landing.
* You must follow flight attendant instructions regarding the proper stowage of your pet container.



	Requirements to Ship: Animals must be at least 8 weeks of age. Shipping kennel or cage must meet standards for size, ventilation, strength and design. Animals must have enough room to stand up and turn around. Kennels must be equipped with one food and water cup. Kennels must be marked with shipper's name, address and phone number and pick-up person's name, address and phone number (if different from shipper), Live Animal Stickers should be applied to the kennel and the last time fed and watered indicated. Place newspaper or absorbent material on the bottom of the crate. Animal may not be exposed to temperatures of less than 45 degrees Fahrenheit unless there is an acclimation statement by a Veterinarian. Health Certificate must be issued by a licensed Veterinarian and be no more than 10 days old. Animals may not be brought to the airline more than 4 hours before a flight. Animals less than 16 weeks of age must be offered food and water if transit is more than 12 hours. Older animals must have food at least every 24 hours and water at least every 12 hours. Animals over 16 weeks must have rabies shots current. Some states do require a rabies vaccination at 12 weeks of age check with your Veterinarian. Things to Consider If shipping international (including Hawaii) check the quarantine laws. Do not give your pet solid food in the six hours before the flight. Do not give your pet sedation without your veterinarians approval. Try to schedule a non-stop flight and avoid heavy travel times. Airlines that Ship Pets Alaskan Airlines Cargo Customer Service Center: 1-800-225-2752 Air Canada American Airlines Continental Airlines 1-800-575-3335 Delta Pet First Air Logistics professional at 800-DL-CARGO (800-352-2746). Northwest Airlines 1-800-NWCARGO (1-800-692-2746) United Airlines United Cargo at 800-UA-CARGO Organizations that Ship Pets Jet-a-Pet.com Pet Air Air Animal Pet Moving Service Importing and Exporting Live Animals Check these topics with the appropriate consulates or Contact Carol Silhan Animal Ark 708-448-4275 Import Requirements International Animal Export Regulations Importing Domestic Animals to Rabies-Free Areas - Quarantine requirements Transporting Live Animals