What are the airline policies on pet travel?

When you are planning a journey with your family, and it includes the pet, then you should be aware that it is not going to be that easy as you have to collect a lot of information about the traveling and ensure that the airline accepts your pet for the journey as only then will you be able to have an amazing journey with your pet without any troubles or inconvenience. All the airlines have differen policies and restrictions when it comes to traveling with a pet, therefore, you can go through the policies of these different airlines and then decide which airline will be able to make the joureny comfortable for you and the pet. Further in this read, we are going to look at the facts and other details of the policy that is common between the airlines and the things you should be focusing on while traveling with a pet. 

What is the pet policy on airlines?

When you travel with a pet, there is no doubt that the airline has to be sure of each and everything; they have to look over the comfort of the other passengers and ensure their privacy; they ensure that their fellow passengers do not face any inconveniences. Apart from that, the pet should also be safe and comfortable throughout the journey. This is the reason that there are certain pet policy points that should be followed strictly:

• The size of the pet should be small so it can fit into the carrier and it can be placed in front of the seat. 
• The age restrictions the airline imposes on the parts could be around 8 weeks and not more than that. 
• Dogs or cats of the same breed, age, and size can travel in the same carrier. 
• The carrier in which the pets travel should be cleaned, properly ventilated, and smooth. 
• A small blanket, water, and some food materials should be available for them. 
• Some airlines strictly require a medical certificate for the pets as only then will they be able to allow the pet. 
• You may also have to submit all the required vaccinations. 
• Some airlines have restrictions on breeds, so inform the airline beforehand. 
• Bulkhead seats and seats near the emergency door will not be allowed for you to access. 
• Ensure pets are comfortable in the kennel and healthy before the journey starts. 

How to add a pet to the flight booking?

On some airlines, you may have to book a proper seat for the pet; some allow you to bring it as a personal item or carry-on luggage, and some advise you to transport it through cargo. However, whatever medium you choose, the one thing that is most important is to add them to the booking:

• Visit the official website of the airline. 
• Click on the Flight and put the arrival and departure locations with the class, date and time. 
• A number of lights will appear, and you have to choose a suitable one. 
• Click on the Add button, pick Pets, and fill out the form. 
• Pay for the ticket and complete the process.