If you have a small pet, either a dog or cat, one of the easiest ways to get around Europe with them is by flying, together with them in the cabin, in a carrier bag underneath the seat in front of you. While this may seem daunting if you’ve never flown with your pet before, … Read more
One of the most stressful things when it comes to travelling with dogs is flying, especially taking a flight for the first time. For your dog, it’s likely to be a very new and potentially scary experience, whether they fly in the cabin, in the hold or as cargo. Plus it’s not always that easy … Read more
Europe is the most dog-friendly part of the world to travel with a dog. It’s no wonder then that if you live in the USA, that you might want to consider taking your dog along with you on a European vacation. But how easy is it to fly to Europe with a dog from the … Read more
I’m regularly asked by people whether they are able to fly to Australia with their dog in the cabin. In many parts of the world, from Europe to the USA, it’s normal to fly with your dog in the cabin, so understandably people also want to fly with their dog in the cabin to Australia. … Read more
Dogs commonly fly on planes in Europe, including being allowed in the cabin on many airlines, so you’d expect the airports to be quite pet-friendly, right? Unfortunately though, if you compare the airports of Europe to those in the USA, you’ll be a bit disappointed. Here are some tips on travelling through European airports to … Read more
If you’re heading to Hawaii in the USA and wanting to visit multiple islands, you’ll soon realise that you’ll need to fly between the islands. While a ferry service has operated at times in the past, and still operates to the smaller islands of Molokai and Lanai off Maui, these days the only way to … Read more
If you’re travelling to the United Kingdom with your dog, it’s far more difficult than travelling with a dog to other countries in Europe. This is because pet dogs flying into the UK can only fly as cargo. For this reason, whether you’re trying to fly a dog from the USA to the UK or … Read more
When flying with a dog in the USA, you’ll commonly encounter pet relief areas at airports, including ones that are behind security, handy for visiting before boarding a flight with your dog. But what if you are visiting Central and South America with your dog? Are there pet relief areas at airports in Central and … Read more
Taking your dog overseas for the first time can be quite daunting. This was especially so when my husband and I first took our dog, Schnitzel, overseas from Australia to Europe in February 2017. We had no experience at travelling with our dog, let along flying him to the other side of the world and … Read more
Sometimes when you’re flying with a dog, you’re required to use a pet transport company, usually on certain routes or with certain airlines, such as most flights to and from Australia. However, if it’s up to your decision, should you use a pet shipping company? When flying my dog Schnitzel, there have been times that … Read more