Has anyone flown with their big dog in the cabin? How did you do it?

[sophie]

From what I’ve heard - on a 6- or 7-hour flight, they can hold it. Not much different than holding it at night.

[Ben_and_Me]

Another option (gift article)

Dogs (and Cats) on a Plane

[SMF11]

When we moved back from England after 4 years, we took the QE2 so our Bernese Mountain Dog and 2 cats wouldn’t have a flight. It was an easier decision since the ticket cost was part of our employer-paid moving expenses.

[Fiesta01]

Very cool!

[endlessclimb]

This doesn’t make sense to me, since lots of people train their own service dogs. Do they then have to demonstrate their ability? How does that work with a seizure dog, or what have you?

[Bluey]

@endlessclimb

This doesn’t make sense to me, since lots of people train their own service dogs. Do they then have to demonstrate their ability? How does that work with a seizure dog, or what have you?

Interesting about service animals:

https://adata.org/service-animal-resource-hub/misconceptions#:~:text=Any%20breed%20of%20dog%20can,owners%20to%20changes%20in%20mood.

[sophie]

Yeah, at $9,000 one way…!!! If I had the means to rent a private jet, this thread would not even exist

As for dogs on commercial flights -
Ultimately, any airline can prohibit any dog from boarding the plane, for any reason, even a service dog. It’s in their power and it’s final.