Moving to US with dog
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Moving to US with dog
Has anyone travelled recently from Scotland to USA with dog in cabin? Any airline recommendations etc? I will be moving (probably in April) to New York and I am taking my tiny dog with me. I am looking at different options: Cunard cruise from Southampton to NY (7 nights is a bit long though for my doggie to stay in their kennels) so I am guessing the best way will be to fly. I ONLY consider taking my dog in cabin because he only weights 4kg (not as cargo etc). I am looking at KLM/ Airfrance or thinking of driving to EU and flying directly from there (either Germany or Poland - have family there) with Lufthansa, SAS or LOT. I would be very grateful for any recommendations/experiences/advices.
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Re: Moving to US with dog
Has anyone travelled recently from Scotland to USA with dog in cabin? Any airline recommendations etc? I will be moving (probably in April) to New York and I am taking my tiny dog with me. I am looking at different options: Cunard cruise from Southampton to NY (7 nights is a bit long though for my doggie to stay in their kennels) so I am guessing the best way will be to fly. I ONLY consider taking my dog in cabin because he only weights 4kg (not as cargo etc). I am looking at KLM/ Airfrance or thinking of driving to EU and flying directly from there (either Germany or Poland - have family there) with Lufthansa, SAS or LOT. I would be very grateful for any recommendations/experiences/advices.
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This link will give you the airlines which allow dogs in the cabin for a fee. TATL you have a choice of 6. My niece always uses Delta when she goes to Germany with her dog and speaks highly of them.
https://www.petsthattravel.com/airli...dogs-in-cabin/
https://www.petsthattravel.com/airli...dogs-in-cabin/
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As of Jan 4th Emotional support animals are classed as pets and airlines will have no obligation to especially accommodate them.
https://www.outsideonline.com/241946...t-dog-ban-good
Too many people taking advantage of the 'emotional support animal' description to avoid paying the fees one has to pay for small animals travelling in the cabin in travelling containers.
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As of Jan 4th Emotional support animals are classed as pets and airlines will have no obligation to especially accommodate them.
https://www.outsideonline.com/241946...t-dog-ban-good
Too many people taking advantage of the 'emotional support animal' description to avoid paying the fees one has to pay for small animals travelling in the cabin in travelling containers.
https://www.outsideonline.com/241946...t-dog-ban-good
Too many people taking advantage of the 'emotional support animal' description to avoid paying the fees one has to pay for small animals travelling in the cabin in travelling containers.
I looked at South West and they limited pets in Cabins but with the paperwork there is no limit and cheaper. Think they wanted $95.
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When we moved here around 3 years back, my wife came via Cunard with the dog and I flew in.
she says the experience of the journey in Cunard is amazing and wants to repeat it.
When we tried the fly option, m we concluded that flying in or out from the UK to US with a dog in cabin is really difficult. Check options such as Amsterdam or Paris so you can get there driving.
Keep us posted on how you do it.
she says the experience of the journey in Cunard is amazing and wants to repeat it.
When we tried the fly option, m we concluded that flying in or out from the UK to US with a dog in cabin is really difficult. Check options such as Amsterdam or Paris so you can get there driving.
Keep us posted on how you do it.
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Thank your for all the replies, especially for sharing your experience with Cunard cruises. It's tempting but I am worried about my doggie staying in the kennel for 7 nights - can you visit them anytime day and night or only during set times? Another question is is it true that you can take as many bags as you want with you and there is no limit?
If anyone else is able to share their experience (flying to US with dog in cabin) I would be very grateful.
If anyone else is able to share their experience (flying to US with dog in cabin) I would be very grateful.
Last edited by Blanca; Jan 4th 2021 at 7:38 pm.
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Thank your for all the replies, especially for sharing your experience with Cunard cruises. It's tempting but I am worried about my doggie staying in the kennel for 7 nights - can you visit them anytime day and night or only during set times? Another question is is it true that you can take as many bags as you want with you and there is no limit?
If anyone else is able to share their experience (flying to US with dog in cabin) I would be very grateful.
If anyone else is able to share their experience (flying to US with dog in cabin) I would be very grateful.
Probably the main advantage you have is that you have a small dog.
Best.
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Thank your for all the replies, especially for sharing your experience with Cunard cruises. It's tempting but I am worried about my doggie staying in the kennel for 7 nights - can you visit them anytime day and night or only during set times? Another question is is it true that you can take as many bags as you want with you and there is no limit?
If anyone else is able to share their experience (flying to US with dog in cabin) I would be very grateful.
If anyone else is able to share their experience (flying to US with dog in cabin) I would be very grateful.
by parts;
1- you can visit the kennels’ deck at any times betweek 7.30am and 8.00pm (or something like that). If you want you can stay in the indoor or outdoor all the time, up to you.
At night, nobody is there in the kennels unless there is an emergency.
The dog is meant to be inside the crate unless the owner is supervising, so it is up to you to spend time with your dog and compromise time on other activities. My wife spent a lot of time there but some other owners left the dog on day 1 and only went twice a day to take them out. Other people paid a person to travel to take care of the dog while they were enjoying the journey. Up to you.
2- you can travel with as many bags as you want, it is true... although I am not sure if you arrive with a lorry full of boxes they will accept. When I left my wife on the harbour I saw people with these LV trunks travelling.
My dog has traveled now a few times and I have to say my pref are:
1- cabin outside a crate - ESA - it seems it will be over soon. Although for now the only US carrier who took stand is Alaskan, the rest continue to accept them.
2 - cunard
3- on the hold (i will never put him down on the hold as he is a french bulldog and not likely to survive)
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https://www.transportation.gov/brief...ervice-animals
ACAA controls US Airlines and the rules have changed significantly
ACAA controls US Airlines and the rules have changed significantly
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Just read that AA also banned ESA... so expecting now that SkyTeam and StarAlliance carriers will do the same.
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Has anyone travelled recently from Scotland to USA with dog in cabin? Any airline recommendations etc? I will be moving (probably in April) to New York and I am taking my tiny dog with me. I am looking at different options: Cunard cruise from Southampton to NY (7 nights is a bit long though for my doggie to stay in their kennels) so I am guessing the best way will be to fly. I ONLY consider taking my dog in cabin because he only weights 4kg (not as cargo etc). I am looking at KLM/ Airfrance or thinking of driving to EU and flying directly from there (either Germany or Poland - have family there) with Lufthansa, SAS or LOT. I would be very grateful for any recommendations/experiences/advices.
I have a small dog and honestly do not know what I would do if the QM2 option was off the table. A huge part of me knows she would be best in the hold of the plane, rather than in a very small crate under the seat...but she is my fur baby.
Good luck whatever you decide. Please let us know how you get on and don’t forget BE is a wonderful resource for British Expats.
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I transported a 15 year old cat in the hold from Heathrow to Chicago on AA many years ago. There was no option to take the cat in the cabin on an international flight back then. I talked to my UK vet, who gave me a mild tranquilizer for the cat. The cat did just fine, came out at the other end curious but relaxed and lived to be almost 20 years old. Looking back I probably needed the tranquilizer more than the cat.