Can I fly with my dog on WestJet?
Can I fly with my dog on WestJet?
Can I fly with my dog on WestJet?
Pets travelling in the cabin must remain in the kennel and be stored under the seat in front of you at all times. If you remove your pet from its kennel while on board, you may be banned from travelling with your pet in the cabin on future WestJet flights. All kennels are subject to approval by WestJet at check in.
What airlines are accepting pets in cargo?
Comparing airline pet policies
| Airline | Price per pet | Allowed in cargo? |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | $125 | No, due to COVID-19 |
| United Airlines | Cabin: $125 Cargo: Varies by weight | Yes |
| Delta Airlines | $125 to/from US, Canada, Puerto Rico $75 to/from Brazil $200 Virgin Islands/International | No, due to COVID-19 |
| Southwest Airlines | $95 | No |
Is there a size limit for dogs on an airplane?
A pet traveling in cabin must be carried in an approved hard-sided or soft-sided kennel. The kennel must fit completely under the seat in front of you and remain there at all times. The maximum dimensions for hard-sided kennels are 17.5 inches long x 12 inches wide x 7.5 inches high (44 cm x 30 cm x 19 cm).
Is it safe to fly your dog in cargo?
Undeniably, cargo is the more dangerous option for pet travel. The safest way for any animal to fly is in the cabin as carry-on luggage, provided that’s an option. But only animals small enough to fit beneath the seat are allowed: A cat, a rabbit, or a Maltese is fine; a full-grown Labrador isn’t.
Can a person survive in the cargo hold of a plane?
There are serious risks associated with the extreme conditions people face if they try to travel in the undercarriage of a plane. These include being crushed when landing gear retracts, frostbite, hearing loss, tinnitus and acidosis – the build-up of acid in body fluids which can cause coma or death.