Always start by checking with your airline first to make sure that you are meeting all
of their policies.
Most airlines require that your carriers:
- Be fully enclosed
- Fit under your seat
- Have proper ventilation
- Secure your pet
Our carriers that meet airline requirements are: Trixi, Sling, Rodeo, Palm Springs, & Upper Class.
| Airline Sizing: |
American Airlines: |
23"L x 13"W x 9"H |
America West: |
14"L x 14"W x 9"H (first class)
15"L x 16"W x 10"H (coach class) |
Continental: |
Maximum 22"L x 14"W x 9"H |
Delta: |
Varies per flight |
Northwest: |
17"L x 12.3"W x 8"H |
U.S. Airways: |
21"L x 16"W x 8"H (hard sided)
21"L x 16"W x 10"H (soft sided) |
While we give you this process as a tool, we suggest that you take your pet to a professional
for their exact height and weight.
Height:
Measure your pet from the floor to the shoulder.
Length:
Measure your pet from the nape of the neck to the base of the tail.
Weight:
1. Hold your pet, step on the scale, write that weight down.
2. Step on scale without pet, write that weight down.
3. Subtract #2 weight from #1 weight and that should be your pet’s weight.
All carriers are suited to the needs of pets 10 lbs. & under, except for the Upper Class carrier.
Compare your pet’s length and height with the carrier’s dimensions for all soft sided carriers.
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