Pet Airline Travel Weather Restrictions
If you're traveling during the warmest or coldest months of the year, or into a particularly hot or cold location (Phoenix? Alaska?), you may not be able to travel with your pet on an airplane. Airlines typically restrict pet travel during extreme temperatures. Here's why:
Most cargo holds are not climate controlled, so the temperature can either get very cold or blazing hot.
If the plane is delayed, your pet could be stuck in the hold for hours. The extreme heat or cold could cause distress and health problems for your cat.
Before you make reservations, find out if the airline imposes weather restrictions on pet travel. If you must travel and your airline won't allow your cat to come with you, consider a pet taxi service which will provide ground transportation.
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Comments (1)
Anonymous May 9, 2009 9:08 AM
My understanding is that most cargo holds for pets are temperature conrolled. This is an important issue and I would appreciate knowing the truth, especially for Frontier Airlines. Thank you.
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