| Can't bear to leave the family pet in a | | | | your pet. They can check if there are any |
| kennel and don't want your trusted companion | | | | restrictions or requirements and ensure that |
| stuck in commercial's cargo section? No | | | | the jet can accommodate your pet. |
| need to worry. One benefit of private jet | | | | |
| travel is the opportunity to take the pride | | | | Some Helpful Tips: |
| and joy of the family with you in the main | | | | |
| cabin. | | | | • If using a travel carrier for the |
| | | | first time, give your pet at least a month |
| Despite the fact that pets are often | | | | prior to your flight to become familiar with |
| considered members of the family, the FAA | | | | the carrier to minimize his or her stress |
| classifies pets as cargo. Generally this | | | | during travel. |
| means they must be appropriately secured, | | | | |
| most commonly in an animal carrier, during | | | | • Talk with your veterinarian about |
| takeoff and landing for the safety to | | | | prescription tranquilizers if you are |
| themselves and others. International travel | | | | considering sedating your pet during travel. |
| poses additional procedures and restrictions, | | | | Make sure to specify it is for air travel. |
| and these may differ from one country to | | | | |
| another. | | | | • Bring along a confirmation of your |
| | | | pets immunization (to verify a clean bill of |
| Prior to booking your flight, inform your | | | | health). |
| charter operator if you plan to travel with | | | | |