| Many pet lovers know all too well that traveling by air | | | | travelers arriving with small pets to carry on and |
| with pets can be a serious challenge in today's world | | | | being denied as commercial airlines have limitations on |
| of commercial aviation. In fact, the Humane Society | | | | the number of carry on pets they allow per flight! If |
| of the United States recommends that you DO NOT | | | | you are allowed to carry on your pet, pets can |
| transport your pet by commercial air unless | | | | become quite agitated in such confined surroundings, |
| absolutely necessary! Why? There are a myriad of | | | | and without being able to comfort them, it can be |
| reasons, which include the sad fact that there are | | | | nerve-wracking for you! |
| countless documented incidents of beloved pets | | | | Furthermore, larger pets of a certain size may have |
| suffering through commercial air flights, getting sick, | | | | to be checked into the cargo hold, which may or |
| dehydrated, accidentally injured, even some | | | | may not be climate-controlled. With cold weather |
| otherwise healthy animals not even surviving the | | | | upon us, this could be dangerous, if not |
| flight. | | | | life-threatening, for a pet to be confined in a carrier in |
| However, for travelers to know that is an alternative | | | | a icy cold cargo hold. Even if you are traveling to a |
| to flying commercial with your beloved pets. Jet | | | | warm weather destination, the same caution is |
| charter is smarter when it comes to air travel with | | | | issued: that cargo hold can easily become excessively |
| our four-legged friends! Here are a few reasons that | | | | and dangerously hot. Your pet is stuck without food, |
| the small monetary investment in flying charter pays | | | | water, or any "creature comforts", while you have to |
| a huge dividend in your pet's health, happiness and | | | | worry about any flight delays due to adverse winter |
| safety, and your peace of mind. | | | | weather conditions. The bottom line: the commercial |
| Often, when you fly charter, you can travel with | | | | airlines technically consider your pet to be checked |
| your pet in your arms or at your side on the jet. | | | | luggage. A jet charter company considers your pet |
| There are pet-friendly aircraft and charter companies | | | | to be a client. |
| world-wide, and you can find a jet that will meet | | | | You can ensure that your pet stays comfortable, |
| your travel needs easily and conveniently. You need | | | | content, fed and hydrated. Some jet charter |
| not be separated from your pet for a single | | | | companies offer their clients traveling with pets |
| moment, and never have to worry about your pet | | | | special treats, toys and other little travel luxuries. |
| even being allowed on board, loaded into the cargo | | | | Even some FBOs have pet-friendly accommodations |
| hold, getting lost or delayed if you have connecting | | | | for your waiting period prior to or after your flight. |
| flights, or your flight is cancelled. | | | | Give yourself the special Holiday gift of knowing that |
| You may need to worry about pet carriers, if one | | | | your furry friend is safely traveling in your arms or |
| comfortable for your pet, and approved by the | | | | by your side AND being pampered in the manner |
| airlines. If you fly commercial, and your pet is small | | | | they deserve! |
| enough, you may be allowed to bring them on board | | | | It truly is Smarter to Fly Charter with your pets this |
| with an additional fee, depending upon the commercial | | | | holiday season, or any time of the year! Join the Pet |
| airlines rules. However, they are not allowed out of | | | | Jet Set and keep your pet safe and sound to enjoy |
| the carrier, and there are anecdotal instances of | | | | the holidays with you and your family. |