GRIOTS REPUBLIC - AN URBAN BLACK TRAVEL MAG - DECEMBER 2016

Some of the best airlines to fly with
pets are Delta and JetBlue. Delta has
a track record for high on time departures,
great customer service and fewest
cancelled flights. These factors
make for a smoother flying experience
for you and your pet. JetBlue is the only
airline to offer a frequent flyer program
for pet called JetPaws. They also have
an online boutique where you can purchase
an assortment of travel-related
products for your fur baby.
Typically, prices for flying domestically
with pets range from $75 on Southwest
to $200 on Delta as either in cabin or
as a checked baggage.
Please note that making the decision to
check your pets as baggage is a personal
choice and should not be taken
lightly. Many airlines will decline to fly
brachycephalic breeds (pugs, shih tzus,
bulldogs and more) because of their
short muzzles and noses that could
compromise breathing. If you have no
other choice but to check your pets
as baggage, rest assured that the below-cabin
compartments are temperature
controlled and pressurized.
Depending on the size of your pooch,
they may be able to fly with you in the
cabin, under the seat in an airline-approved
carrier. Some airlines, such as
Southwest, only allow small pets on
board and do not offer the option to fly
them below-cabin.
HOTELS
Whether you fly or drive, come nighttime,
you and your pooch will need
somewhere to stay. Fortunately, there
are hotels for every budget that accommodate
pets.
Four Seasons, Fairmont and Lowes of-