The following information was obtained from Travel Smart.

Your are going away and do not want to leave you pet behind. If you’re like me, you don’t want to check him in and have him travel in the cargo compartment. You’ve heard horror stories about pets dying from being left on a hot runaway in some god awful tropical place! No – not for our pets! If I ever had to travel with my pet, she would either have to be in her pet carrier in the seat next to me or under the seat in front of me.

Here are some guidelines from Travel Smart which may help you in making that all important decision.

Airline In-Cabin 1-way Remarks AIR TRANS 800-247-8726 www.airtran.com Yes $65 Small dogs, cats, birds. Carrier 8.5x17x12. Pet & carrier not exceed 40 lbs. Restrictions apply on flights to Bahamas. ALASKA 800-247-8726 www.alaskaair.com Checked or cargo only Call Cats, dogs, birds & other animals subject to approval. ALOHA 800-367-5250 Cargo 808-836-4126 www.alohaairlines.com Within Hawaii only Call Small cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles & birds. One pet per adult passenger in the cabin. Larger pets up to 70lbs. in cargo. Pets not permitted into Hawaii due to quarantine. AMERICAN 800-433-7300 800-CARGOAA www.aa.com Yes $80 Cats, dogs, birds. Carrier max: 23x13x9. Cargo carriers up to 40x27x30. Not counted as part of baggage allowance. Specific health restrictions & requirements based upon destination. ATA (American Trans Air) 800-225-2995 www.ata.com Yes $75 Cats, dogs, birds in carry on. Carrier max: 9x15x25. Counts as carry-on baggage. Requires health certificate issued within 10 days of flight. CONTINENTAL 800-575-3335 www.continental.com Yes $80 Cats, dogs, birds, rabbits. Carrier max: 22x14x9. Carrier available for $45. Not counted toward baggage allowance. DELTA 800-221-1212 www.delta.com Yes $50 Cats, dogs, ferrets, hamsters, rabbits, guinea pigs. Carrier size depends on equipment flown. Counts as a carry-on. Cabin, checked or cargo available. FRONTIER 800-432-1359 www.frontierairlines.com Checked only $100 Two animals per person may be checked as baggage. Requires health certificate issued within 10 days & rabies certificate for dogs. HAWAIIAN 800-367-5320 www.hawaiianair.com Cargo only Call Cats, dogs, birds, rabbits. Certain restrictions apply to specific breeds & times of year. No pets allowed into Hawaii because of quarantine. HORIZON 800-547-9308 www.alaskaair.com Checked or cargo only See: ALASKA JETBLUE 800-JETBLUE www.jetblue.com Yes $50 Small cats & dogs. Carrier max: 17×12.5×8. Available for $20. Combined weight of pet & carrier may not exceed 20 lbs. MIDWEST 800-452-2022 Cargo: 800-892-6580, ext 5 www.midwestairlines.com Small dogs $100 Not all flights accept animals. Counts as carry-on. Special below cabin pet compartment ($75) & cargo options also available. Carriers available from 21x16x15 to 40x27x30, $70 to $125. NORTHWEST 800-225-2525 www.nwa.com Yes $80 Not all flights accept pets. Temperature controlled Priority Pet Program. Check to see what documentation is required. Breed & temperature restrictions apply. SOUTHWEST No pets SPIRIT 800-772-7117 www.spiritair.com Yes $75 In-cabin carrier max: 18x14x9. Temperature restrictions apply on cargo shipping. SUN COUNTRY 800-359-6786 www.suncountry.com Yes $75 Cats and dogs 16 ibs or less. Carrier max: 18x11x10.5. TED Yes See: UNITED UNITED 800-864-8331 Cargo: 800-UACARGO www.united.com Yes $100-$200 Shipping charge depending on size Dog, cat or bird may be carried on board if carrier fits under seat. Pressurized checked & cargo shipping available. Documentation required. USAIRWAYS 800-428-4322 www.usairways.com Yes $80 In-cabin only. No connections. Dogs, cats, birds or small aquarium fish. Carrier max: 17x16x8.