How to Travel by Air With Large Dogs

Hi PetRelocation,

My Dog is just over a 100 lbs, and I am having a hard time finding an airline that will fly a dog that large. Are there any airlines that you recommend?

Thanks,
Ashlee



Hi Ashlee,

Great question! We know that pet travel with large dogs can be somewhat challenging, so we're happy to share our experiences and advice with you.

First, take a look at this recent blog post we wrote about moving big dogs. You'll see that you may need to buy a custom travel crate, which means it's important to double check that your airline can accommodate a larger kennel.

In terms of airlines, we often use pet friendly United for cross country flights. United's PetSafe program makes sure pets are the last to board the plane and the first to be unloaded, the cargo area is pressurized, and pets are kept in temperature controlled areas at all times.

Hope this helps, and don't hesitate to contact us if you have any more questions! We'd be happy to assist with planning your move if you decide you'd rather not handle it alone.

Good luck with everything!
 

Pet Travel Question Details:

Name: Ashlee
Number of Pets: 1
Pet Type: Dog
Pet Breed: Rhodesian Ridgeback
From: Jacksonville, FL
To: New York, NY

  Contact PetRelocation for assistance with planning safe pet transport across country or internationally.

Editor's Note: This post was originally published in March 2011 and has been updated with new information. Photo: FastPhive/Flickr.