Checked baggage: You must be on the same flight as your pet, and the crate and pet combined must weigh no more than one hundred pounds. Additional information and tips on this alternative are listed below. Remember that for specific instructions contact the airline carrier and make sure to get all relevant information possible.

Cargo: If the pet does not qualify for either of the previous options, the last option is to travel as cargo. There are certain disadvantages to using this alternative, such as a lack of guarantee as to the particular flight your pet will be on. However, you can select priority or "counter-to-counter" shipping, an option that we strongly recommend under these circumstances. Find out with the airline carrier about other cargo on the flight to make certain that there are no substances that would be dangerous to your pet.

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