You must register your pet in advance of your flight by contacting Allegiant Air
. To book a reservation with a pet, please call 702-505-8888 and tell the agent that you are traveling with your pet.
Is Allegiant strict about pet carrier size?
How strict is Allegiant with pet carriers? For dogs flying in the cabin,
carriers must be no more than 22 cm x 40 cm x 48 cm in size
. However, their owner should carry them in a leak-proof, and soft-sided carrier. Pets should be able to stand and turn around once inside their carrier.
Does pet count as personal item Allegiant?
Passengers with a pet carrier may bring, free of charge, one personal item
, which may be stored in the overhead bin space and does not exceed exterior dimensions of 7 in x 15 in x 16 in (17.8 cm x 38.1 cm x 40.6 cm).
Can my dog sit with me on a plane?
Unfortunately,
most airlines will only allow small and light dogs in the cabin
. This is because they usually must comfortably fit underneath the seat in front of you. If you are traveling with a large dog, it is likely that you will need to ship him or her in the cargo hold of the plane.
Do service dogs fly for free on Allegiant?
rules,
Allegiant will continue to accept psychiatric service dogs on flights, free of charge
. A psychiatric service dog is a dog that has been trained to perform tasks relating to the owner's psychiatric disability.
How do you take a dog through airport security?
Pets must be transported to the security checkpoint in a pet carrier that can fit under the airplane seat in front of you
. Just before your turn, remove your pet from the carrier. Send the carrier through the x-ray machine like any other piece of luggage (never send any animal through the x-ray machine).
How can I take my dog on a plane for free?
- A signed Veterinary Health Form.
- Or an immunization record.
- A signed Confirmation of Animal Training form.
- An Emotional Support/Psychiatric Service Animal Request form.
How can I fly with my dog?
Though rules vary from airline to airline,
your dog can typically only fly in the cabin—a.k.a. as a carry-on—if they are small enough to fit in a carrier under the seat in front of you
. Any larger than that, and your pup will have to travel in the cargo hold, with the luggage and freight.
Can I buy a seat for my large dog on an airplane?
You can't buy an extra seat for your dog
. Traveling with a dog this way, essentially as carry-on luggage, usually incurs a lower fee than if it travels in the belly of the plane. And by the way, a pet in its carrier counts as your carry-on bag.
Can you add a pet to a flight after booking?
As above, I'd
call ahead, then book on-line, then quickly call to add your dog to your reservation
. American does keep a log of in-cabin pets for a particular flight, so once your pet is attached to your reservation, she has a place on board. You'll pay for her at the airport.
What airlines allow big dogs?
Which Airlines Allow You to Fly with Large Dogs? Most airlines will accommodate your pet in one way or another. Some of the better, more cost-effective airlines include
Air Canada, Air France, American, Delta, Emirates, Hawaiian, Lufthansa, Sun Country, Swiss International and WestJet
.
Can I give my dog Benadryl for flying?
The Merck Veterinary Manual states that
diphenhydramine may relieve symptoms of mild-to-moderate anxiety in pets associated with travel
. It also may help relieve motion sickness.
What if your dog barks on an airplane?
If your dog does keep barking on a plane that results in upsetting the passengers then
the flight attendants may take your dog to the cargo hold, supervised by an onboard veterinarian for the remainder of the flight
.
Can dogs walk on leash in airport?
Traveling with an animal at the airport
Handlers should keep pets leashed at all times while going through TSA screening, at the Pet Relief Areas, and throughout the terminal
. When navigating the terminal with a pet please use the elevators, not the escalators, in order to prevent injury.
Do airlines check pet documents?
It is likely that your airline will not accept it as they will check your pet's documentation
. If it does reach its destination, it will be either returned to the country of origin (at the owner's expense), put into quarantine (if facilities are available) or euthanized.
Can I use TSA PreCheck with a dog?
If you are TSA PreCheck, great – –
you still can go through TSA PreCheck with your dog
. If your dog is a small dog and you are traveling with its carrier, the carrier must go through the x-ray belt. So you will take your dog out of its carrier and walk through the x-ray machine holding your dog.
Can you ship a dog through FedEx?
A. FedEx Express does not accept live-animal shipments as part of its regular-scheduled service and
does not transport household pets
such as dogs, cats, birds and hamsters.
Can I buy a first class ticket for my dog?
Yes, as long as they're at least eight weeks old and weaned
. Are there other restrictions on dogs in the cabin? Yes. The main cabin can accommodate up to five pet carriers per flight; first class can accommodate one.
