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Mr.MonsterMom · 12-24-2006, 05:27 PM

Does anyone know how old a pup should be before he flies? We're trying to plan a trip...and we're wondering how long we should wait.

Bella0722 · 12-24-2006, 05:32 PM

I just went to Arizona and brought my new yorkie Sizzle from AZ to NC . She was 14 weeks. I got a yorkie code but didn't say a thing and saved $80. She was my carry on. With the new restrictions, you might want to take a ziploc and bring some nutrical along and if it doesn't pass because it is more than 3 oz, put some on the ziploc and keep the rest in your luggage.

Sugar's Mom · 12-24-2006, 05:44 PM

Airline regulations they have to be eight weeks old at least. I'm assuming the puppy is older than this. You will also need a health certificate from the vet.

Monday · 12-24-2006, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bella0722

I just went to Arizona and brought my new yorkie Sizzle from AZ to NC . She was 14 weeks. I got a yorkie code but didn't say a thing and saved $80. She was my carry on. With the new restrictions, you might want to take a ziploc and bring some nutrical along and if it doesn't pass because it is more than 3 oz, put some on the ziploc and keep the rest in your luggage.

great idea .... and good for you getting away with not paying for a dog that takes up no room and should NOT be paying for a ticket anywayz ....

Mr.MonsterMom · 12-24-2006, 05:58 PM

Yeah, he is 5 months. I was intending on using him as a carry on. Does that have to be hush hush?

Bella0722 · 12-24-2006, 06:11 PM

What I did is speak with a representative and obtained a pet code when making the travel plans. Since I did the kiosk myself, I just checked in when going to pick the yorkie. On the return with the yorkie, I had the curbsite airlines check me in and they didn't see a thing as I have a travel carrier that is from Petedge that looks like a purse. No one asked and so I didn't say anything. If they had asked, I was prepared just to say that I thought it was included in the fare. But didn't have to answer anything. This is my third time and the other times, I said something and they of course asked for the additional fee.

12-24-2006, 05:27 PM	#1
Mr.MonsterMom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CT Posts: 32	travel questions Does anyone know how old a pup should be before he flies? We're trying to plan a trip...and we're wondering how long we should wait.

12-24-2006, 05:32 PM	#2
Bella0722 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 940	I just went to Arizona and brought my new yorkie Sizzle from AZ to NC . She was 14 weeks. I got a yorkie code but didn't say a thing and saved $80. She was my carry on. With the new restrictions, you might want to take a ziploc and bring some nutrical along and if it doesn't pass because it is more than 3 oz, put some on the ziploc and keep the rest in your luggage. __________________ ~Bella, General Patton, Lipstik, Darwin, Sizzle and Maria~

12-24-2006, 06:11 PM	#6
Bella0722 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 940	What I did is speak with a representative and obtained a pet code when making the travel plans. Since I did the kiosk myself, I just checked in when going to pick the yorkie. On the return with the yorkie, I had the curbsite airlines check me in and they didn't see a thing as I have a travel carrier that is from Petedge that looks like a purse. No one asked and so I didn't say anything. If they had asked, I was prepared just to say that I thought it was included in the fare. But didn't have to answer anything. This is my third time and the other times, I said something and they of course asked for the additional fee. __________________ ~Bella, General Patton, Lipstik, Darwin, Sizzle and Maria~

12-24-2006, 05:44 PM	#3
Sugar's Mom BANNED! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 9,248	Airline regulations they have to be eight weeks old at least. I'm assuming the puppy is older than this. You will also need a health certificate from the vet.

12-24-2006, 05:58 PM	#5
Mr.MonsterMom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CT Posts: 32	Yeah, he is 5 months. I was intending on using him as a carry on. Does that have to be hush hush?