American has merged with USAirways, and I believe they do still ship dogs.
Best Regards
Kim Schooley
Sent from my iPad
On Aug 3, 2015, at 4:05 PM, Carolyn Martello <marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
This has all been ongoing information.... and discussion... for well over six
years!!!
It was beat to death pretty well for over a week just a week ago in July....?
Also.....I am surprised to see Phoenix Ariz., Miami, Fla. and Charlotte, NC
listed as
connecting Main Hub for flying dogs into!!? Phoenix is main hub for
Southwest and
they have never EVER flown dogs. Miami..? for which airline? Charlotte
WAS for
USAir...but remember USAir quit flying dogs .... right after our National
was there?
When did these become main hubs for dog friendly airlines??? Same with
American
( I think ) and that eliminates Dallas Ft. Worth if that is the case. They
are now
America West...
You ALWAYS have to talk to someone in Cargo to actually book a dog for
flight...the
airport specs and agents at the Terminals are no help
Terry is right.
We have to find sites that are drivable or near the very few main hubs....or
both.
Carolyn marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.marhaven.com
On Behalf Of Terry CochranSubject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: national sites
Like I said the ability to fly your dog to a national is no more. It is time
to select national show sites making it possible for west middle east to
drive a reasonable distance every 3 years. If you want to rent a private Jet
and attend every year that is great!! good for you :0)
Terry
On Mon, Aug 3, 2015 at 11:28 AM, Redacted sender charangsd@xxxxxxx for DMARC
<dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Excellent information Jen!! Thank you for looking in the specs!!
Angie Martin
Charan GSD's
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From: Jen Proud <proudk911@xxxxxxxxx>
IT IS GETTING IMPOSSIBLE TO SHIP DOGS ALTOGETHER, ESPECIALLY IF THEY FLY AS
CHECKED BAGGAGE WITH OWNER ON THE FLIGHT!
I decided to have a look-see at the major airlines for myself regarding
shipping/flying with a dog:
from the Delta website:
767 Aircraft Restriction
Animals will not be accepted as checked baggage or cargo on any Delta
operated 767 aircraft. There are no exceptions to this restriction for any
passenger. Learn more about your aircraft. Other restrictions may apply.
EVEN THOUGH... (from Boeing's specs)
Aft Cargo Door opening:
Height: 66"
Width: 70"
Acceptable Kennel Sizes:
Type 500 series or smaller:
Width: 27"
Height: 30"
Depth: 40"
Airbus 330-200 Aircraft Restriction
Animals will not be accepted as checked baggage on any Delta operated
A330-200 aircraft. There are no exceptions to this restriction for any
passenger. Learn more about your aircraft. Other restrictions may apply
EVEN THOUGH... (from Airbus's website)
Another advantage of the A330-200’s fuselage is its large-capacity underfloor
cargo holds, which accommodate industry-standard LD3 containers in
side-by-side loading, as well as 96-inch pallets.
These are LARGE planes!
Per American Airlines' regulations:
Flights with connections
If you’re traveling on a connecting flight, your checked pets will only be
able to connect through one of our hub cities. If you’re connecting between
American and another airline, you’ll need to claim and recheck your pet and
pay applicable charges to each carrier.
Charlotte, NC (CLT)
Chicago O'Hare, IL (ORD)
Dallas Fort Worth, TX (DFW)
John F Kennedy New York, NY (JFK)
LaGuardia, NY (LGA)
Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
Miami, FL (MIA)
Philadelphia, PA (PHL)
Phoenix, AZ (PHX)
Washington Reagan, DC (DCA)
Kennel guidelines for checked pets
When checking in your pet, there are specific requirements for their kennel:
Up to 40in x 27in x 30in or 102cm x 69cm x 76cm*
*Largest acceptable kennel is a series 500 kennel. This kennel is not
accepted on the Boeing 737, the McDonnell Douglas MD-80 (S80) or American
Eagle airplanes. Kennels checked on an MD-80 must be able to fit through the
cargo door whilst in an upright position.
The kennel cannot:
Be more than 100lbs/45kg (including the pet and other content)
United's website sucks. their information on kennels (they sell at airport
too):
400
36 L x 24 W x 26 H
24
$145
All United aircraft*
500
40 L x 27 W x 30 H
32
$160
All United aircraft*
700
48 L x 32 W x 35 H
51
$250
All United aircraft*, except Boeing 737
*Kennel acceptance guidelines noted above apply to United aircraft.
Limitations may apply for travel on United Express® flights. The #400 series
is the largest kennel size accepted on United Express aircraft, and not all
United Express aircraft are able to accommodate pet kennels. Please call
United PetSafe at 1-800-575-3335 to verify availability.
Kennel sizing chart for dogs and cats
A = Length of animal from nose to root of tail
B = Height from ground to elbow joint
C = Width across shoulders
D = Height of animal in a natural standing position from the top of the head
or the ear tip, whichever is higher. Note: your pet's head or ear tips,
whichever is higher, must not touch the top of the crate.
How to determine kennel size
For travel within the 50 United States and Puerto Rico:
Length = A + ½B
Width = C x 2
Height = D
I guess anyone who wants to fly just about to give up and trade in their
frequent flyer miles for an AAA card instead!
:(
Jen P & her Pack
On Sun, Aug 2, 2015 at 9:24 AM, barbara amidon <amidon481@xxxxxxx> wrote:
I just checked about shipping from Florida to either Albany Rochester
Syracuse..no one can. Ship a 500 crate..o these areas..it is getting
impossible to ship
On July 27, 2015, at 12:27 PM, nhansburgh@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:
i have flown out of mississippi changed planes in washington with a dog in a
500 kennel. i have flown out of southern and northern cal, calgary, montana
etc etc etc. i have only had problems with delayed flights not with dogs on
flights. ask jimmy he flew out of buffalo for years with many size dogs. i
live 2 hours away from the hub airports so i drive at both ends of the
flight. fight the traffic but i get there with dogs and bitches. any good
travel agent can make those arrangements for you.
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