can you take dogs on aeroplanes

[groorar]

Hi i saw something on tv recently and the man was on a plane with his dog could you tell me if your dog is vaccinated and has a passport are they alowed to come in the plane with you possibly if it is empty or if you buy a seat for them

thx a lot to anyone who can answer as i always thought they had to go in a crate in the hold.

[NORMANTHEDOG]

i believe only guide dogs are allowed on planes,but it could vary by airline,most dogs are held in the hold,as for vaccinations,etc.dogs in europe that are chipped with full vaccinations are now allowed to travel freely between countries by plane,but usually in the hold of the plane

[Hawkwalk]

some good info here
http://www.cheapflights.co.uk/travel-tips/pet- travel.html

[loonytunes]

Depends on where you are. I was in Newark New York airport last month and saw two people with dogs on the air side, having been through the security check. Not sure if they would have had to give their dogs to the staff to put in the hold at the plane door or take them on the plane.

[KARL]

Good grief - I had no idea some airlines allow animals in the cabin. In future I shall check before booking whether animals are allowed in the cabin and avoid any airline that does - unless of course the animal is in a locked box inaccessible to the animal's owner. During a flight it is possible that an animal might become agitated or even terrified. Under those circumstances I don't want the slightest possibility that it might be let out or escape.

[almcd007]

It all depends on the size of the dog. Recently at Nice airport in terminal one - there was a lady taking an internal flight with a toy type dog - it didnt have a cage or anything. I imagine if that thing went a bit mad at 36000 ft a quick flick with your finger would put it out cold for the rest of the journey. I've never seen a doberman with it's own seat and buckle up belt !

[Dee Sa]

I was once on a plane returning to Dubai and a young arabic girl had a doberman puppy that she got out of a cardboard carry on box and sat nursing it the whole way, she put it back in the box for landing and carried said box off the plane.Whether she was an ordinary passenger or one of the ruling family I dont know, but as she was in ecenomy seating I guess not.