travel bag (sherpa) questions: important! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

PinkGir · 04-30-2008, 08:22 AM

First of all, what size does everyone have for their babies? the xs (8lbs) or the Medium (16 lbs)?

And does the Medium size still work on the planes?

What airline is the best about traveling with your baby?

and finally, which carrier should i get, 1 or 2?

rebecca127 · 04-30-2008, 08:28 AM

Hey,

I have the Black with Pink outline and I have the x-small one cause Abby is only 3 pounds. Now, if you want ur baby to have extra room get the bigger one. This past Christmas Holiday i went to the Dominican Republic and it is only a 3 hr flight from Nyc so it wasnt that bad for her. I flew Delta and they were nice. She was sedated a bit with Benadryl so I was able to sneak her out of the bag and put her under the covers to be with me... She didnt make a peep. Just remember ur pup has to be able to fully stand up, turnaround and be comfortable and be able to fit under the seat in front of you.

Hope that helps.

~~Rebecca~~

rebecca127 · 04-30-2008, 08:30 AM

Oh yeah and depending on the airline you choose plz remember to get the dimensions they require... that will depend on the bag u get.

mybirdys2003 · 04-30-2008, 08:30 AM

I bought the #1 for SNoodles! Sorry to say, I never used it! She had a complete fit in it. However, she was terrible in the car, to get combed, etc. So you can't go by me. I don't think Missy will fit in it, as she is going to be about 10#.
Pat

celstu1 · 04-30-2008, 08:39 AM

I have the jazzy soho backpack bag from Sherpa... it holds my 2 babies (little tight but not horrible) and they are 9lbs and 5lbs. Its airline approved and I did fly with them in Dec from NH to NM. I think it only comes in one size.

Sherpa Jazzy SoHo Pet Backpack - FREE SHIPPING ON EVERYTHING WE SELL!

I love it!!

PinkGir · 04-30-2008, 08:50 AM

thanks everyone!

My baby will be 16 weeks when I need to fly home for a week...so I need to take her with me.

Confused about airlines and what not...

mybirdys2003 · 04-30-2008, 08:57 AM

HOw much does it cost if I may ask to take the dog on an airplane. Someone told me $100. extra, is that right?
Pat

celstu1 · 04-30-2008, 09:00 AM

I paid $160 to take mine on NorthWest one way. When I realized how noone noticed or cared I decided to not say anything on the flight home and noone noticed, so I did not pay for the flight home, and I probably wouldnt pay for another flight for them in advance again and if I get caught I'll just pay for it at the counter.

spruitt7 · 04-30-2008, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mybirdys2003

HOw much does it cost if I may ask to take the dog on an airplane. Someone told me $100. extra, is that right?
Pat

It normally ranges from $120-$160 round trip. I had Riley shipped to me on Continental and I was very pleased with them. When I fly with him in the cabin, I'll probably fly American or United Airlines.

KathyinCali · 04-30-2008, 09:03 AM

I just paid $180 round trip for Lucy on United. I usually fly Delta which is the same round trip. I have the larger one for Lucy before I bought her Juicy carrier and it was fine for the airlines

Happy Travels!

spruitt7 · 04-30-2008, 09:23 AM

I was just looking on the United website and it says "For travel on/after May 5, 2008, the fee will be USD $100.00." This is the one way price. So United pet fees are going up. I wonder if the other airline fees are going up as well??

Thats going to suck.

mybirdys2003 · 04-30-2008, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by celstu1

I paid $160 to take mine on NorthWest one way. When I realized how noone noticed or cared I decided to not say anything on the flight home and noone noticed, so I did not pay for the flight home, and I probably wouldnt pay for another flight for them in advance again and if I get caught I'll just pay for it at the counter.

That is amazing! They say one has to have a paper from the vet showing all vaccination records, etc. and here they never even checked if you had a ticket for your dog! How crazy is that?
That is a lot of money to put a dog under the seat in a carrier. Give us a break!
Pat

spruitt7 · 04-30-2008, 10:03 AM

I've read that alot of the time, the security/airline doesn't check for the pet ticket. Hmmm... I wonder if I could sneak Riley on board.

celstu1 · 04-30-2008, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mybirdys2003

That is amazing! They say one has to have a paper from the vet showing all vaccination records, etc. and here they never even checked if you had a ticket for your dog! How crazy is that?
That is a lot of money to put a dog under the seat in a carrier. Give us a break!
Pat

Oh I swear there are no financial breaks anywhere anymore!! haha

yeah it was ridiculous. After I agonized for months over this, I took 2 dogs in 1 bag (which was against policy) paid for them and didn't get health certs, just had their rabies vacs paperwork. Noone said a THING! So on the way home, I didnt do anything, didn't pay for them, didn't tell them they were on the flight, and the flight attendant let me take them out of the bag the WHOLE flight and lay on my lap! It was great! Although I did fly from one small airport to another small airport, I don't know if that made a difference or not.

Oh yeah and I asked for a pet ticket and they told me they didnt do that, there was no pet ticket! Go figure!

good Luck! For me it all worked out fine!

spruitt7 · 04-30-2008, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by celstu1

Oh I swear there are no financial breaks anywhere anymore!! haha

yeah it was ridiculous. After I agonized for months over this, I took 2 dogs in 1 bag (which was against policy) paid for them and didn't get health certs, just had their rabies vacs paperwork. Noone said a THING! So on the way home, I didnt do anything, didn't pay for them, didn't tell them they were on the flight, and the flight attendant let me take them out of the bag the WHOLE flight and lay on my lap! It was great! Although I did fly from one small airport to another small airport, I don't know if that made a difference or not.

Oh yeah and I asked for a pet ticket and they told me they didnt do that, there was no pet ticket! Go figure!

good Luck! For me it all worked out fine!

I wish I could fly out of a small airport. The Chicago airport security is a PAIN in the buttocks!!! If I take Riley with me, I'll have to run his carrier through the Xray machine. I would have to hold him, so I'm sure TSA would ask a million questions.

They made me throw away my favorite lipgloss the last time because it wasn't in a plastic bag.

04-30-2008, 08:28 AM	#2
rebecca127 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jackson Heights, NY Posts: 226	Hey, I have the Black with Pink outline and I have the x-small one cause Abby is only 3 pounds. Now, if you want ur baby to have extra room get the bigger one. This past Christmas Holiday i went to the Dominican Republic and it is only a 3 hr flight from Nyc so it wasnt that bad for her. I flew Delta and they were nice. She was sedated a bit with Benadryl so I was able to sneak her out of the bag and put her under the covers to be with me... She didnt make a peep. Just remember ur pup has to be able to fully stand up, turnaround and be comfortable and be able to fit under the seat in front of you. Hope that helps. ~~Rebecca~~ __________________ I <3 Abby

04-30-2008, 08:30 AM	#3
rebecca127 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jackson Heights, NY Posts: 226	Oh yeah and depending on the airline you choose plz remember to get the dimensions they require... that will depend on the bag u get. __________________ I <3 Abby

04-30-2008, 08:39 AM	#5
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	I have the jazzy soho backpack bag from Sherpa... it holds my 2 babies (little tight but not horrible) and they are 9lbs and 5lbs. Its airline approved and I did fly with them in Dec from NH to NM. I think it only comes in one size. Sherpa Jazzy SoHo Pet Backpack - FREE SHIPPING ON EVERYTHING WE SELL! I love it!! __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

04-30-2008, 08:50 AM	#6
PinkGir Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 262	thanks everyone! My baby will be 16 weeks when I need to fly home for a week...so I need to take her with me. Confused about airlines and what not... __________________ ~Proud Member of The PINK Club and The Spoiled Rotten Club~ ~PinkGir~

04-30-2008, 09:00 AM	#8
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	I paid $160 to take mine on NorthWest one way. When I realized how noone noticed or cared I decided to not say anything on the flight home and noone noticed, so I did not pay for the flight home, and I probably wouldnt pay for another flight for them in advance again and if I get caught I'll just pay for it at the counter. __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

04-30-2008, 08:22 AM	#1
PinkGir Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 262	travel bag (sherpa) questions: important! First of all, what size does everyone have for their babies? the xs (8lbs) or the Medium (16 lbs)? And does the Medium size still work on the planes? What airline is the best about traveling with your baby? and finally, which carrier should i get, 1 or 2? Attached Thumbnails __________________ ~Proud Member of The PINK Club and The Spoiled Rotten Club~ ~PinkGir~

04-30-2008, 08:30 AM	#4
mybirdys2003 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 980	I bought the #1 for SNoodles! Sorry to say, I never used it! She had a complete fit in it. However, she was terrible in the car, to get combed, etc. So you can't go by me. I don't think Missy will fit in it, as she is going to be about 10#. Pat

04-30-2008, 08:57 AM	#7
mybirdys2003 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 980	HOw much does it cost if I may ask to take the dog on an airplane. Someone told me $100. extra, is that right? Pat

04-30-2008, 09:03 AM	#10
KathyinCali Love My Li'l Lucy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,700	I just paid $180 round trip for Lucy on United. I usually fly Delta which is the same round trip. I have the larger one for Lucy before I bought her Juicy carrier and it was fine for the airlines Happy Travels! __________________ Kathy and Lil' Lucy and Jammies Rest in Peace my Sweet Buster

04-30-2008, 09:23 AM	#11
spruitt7 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 944	I was just looking on the United website and it says "For travel on/after May 5, 2008, the fee will be USD $100.00." This is the one way price. So United pet fees are going up. I wonder if the other airline fees are going up as well?? Thats going to suck.

04-30-2008, 10:03 AM	#13
spruitt7 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 944	I've read that alot of the time, the security/airline doesn't check for the pet ticket. Hmmm... I wonder if I could sneak Riley on board.