FAQ

Pet Airways measures the max height of the Pawsenger as the distance from the floor to the top of the shoulders (withers). Please use the size chart below as reference.

When you make your reservation, you can choose to purchase additional insurance. Simply check the appropriate amount in the "additional insurance coverage" box. Your pet will then be covered in the case of accidental death for the amount purchased.

When you make a reservation for your pet on Pet Airways, your pet automatically receives our Accidental Pet Death Insurance Coverage. Although no price can be put on what our pets mean to us, we want to make sure that in some way, in case of accidental death, you are compensated. The standard coverage is $500 but you can purchase additional coverage at a nominal fee when you make your reservation.

Sorry, this is a pet only airline. No humans please.

We currently fly to:

Los Angeles, Phoenix, Denver, New York, Washington DC, Atlanta and Ft. Lauderdale.

Houston, Dallas, Austin, St. Louis and Orlando have been announced.

We look forward to expanding to more cities across the country soon!

Our fares are not determined by some fancy calculations but based on the height and weight of your pet plus the length of the journey.

Of course, if the distance your pet travels is less or more, the price of your ticket may be less or more. You can always check fares online or call us at 408-248-6000.

Pet Airways fares are calculated based on the size of the carrier, pet weight and the length of the journey. All fares are non-refundable, but unused fares may be credited to future travel as long as changes are made more than 14 days before travel.

You may make reservations in advance for any dates in our announced schedule.

Depending on availability, you may make reservations up to 4 hours before departure. Just make sure you have enough time to get your pet to the Pet Lounge and that you have the health certificate up to date. We cannot accept a pet without a current health certificate.

On Pet Airways, you don't need to worry about tickets! All you need for check-in is your reservation confirmation number. Once you make a reservation and pay for travel, we will retain your travel information. If for some reason you lose your confirmation email or confirmation number, we can still retrieve your information. It's just one less thing you have to worry about.

Sure you can. You may make Pawsenger reservations for Pet Airways travel by calling us at 408-248-6000.

Because all travel must be paid in advance at the time of reservation, we do not accept payment of any kind at check-in.

After you have completed the reservation process, the final screen will include a confirmation message and the ability to print a confirmation.

In addition, you will receive a confirmation email with your reservation details.

To make reservations for multiple pets, please call our reservations team at 1-408-248-6000 and press 2.

At Pet Airways, we take security very seriously. Our number one priority is the safety and comfort of your pet. Per federal regulations, we examine the contents of all pet luggage bags, and we provide all carriers for transport. Our Pawsengers™ are never left unattended and are always under the care of our trained Pet Attendants. We do not x-ray or scan Pawsengers at any time. However we do visually examine all pets at check-in to ensure they are healthy enough to fly and to identify any stress or other unusual behavior.

Click here to understand how our flight scheduling works.

If your return flight is within 3 months of your first flight and your pet's shots remain current during that time, you do not need a new health certificate. If your returning flight is more than 3 months later then you will need a new health certificate dated within 14 days of your pets flight. Download and print the Pet Airways Health Certificate for your vet to complete.

The answer is no. We do not discriminate against transporting any pet breed.

What we must do is provide for the safety of our staff and other pet travelers. Unfortunately, whether it is because of breeding or trained behavior, some breeds have a higher aggressive tendencies than others. This is simply a well-documented fact.

So that we can take proper precautions, for any breed, we need to know the aggressive tendancy of any pet we transport, whether a Chihuahua or a Pit Bull, and therefore be able to act accordingly in our handling techniques. That is the only "advance arrangement" we need.

We apologize, in advance if that offends owners of certain breeds. We know that a few bad incidents, highly publicized in the press, do not fairly judge the nature of a certain breed and especially individual pets.

Yes.

We record your pet's status each time he or she is moved and/or at specific intervals, and every 15 minutes in the air.

You can monitor your pet's journey online at www.petairways.com

Potty breaks are given on a regular schedule and when needed. There is potty time before and after the flight, and on stopovers depending on the time since the last potty break. All potty breaks will occur in a secure environment.

No. This is a pet only airline. No humans please!

For the comfort of your pet, our vets recommend you do NOT feed your pet within 4 hours of travel.

Never! An in-flight pet carrier is provided for each Pawsenger during the flight as part of the fare price. We provide great quality pet carriers from Petmate. Just bring your pet to the Pet Lounge (dogs must be leashed and cats must be in a secure carrier)and we will do the rest! Please note: Your pet will be provided the carrier size reserved when making your reservation. Each carrier size has limited spots on our planes. Please measure your pet carefully when choosing a carrier size during the reservation process or an upgrade charge will apply. The max height is determined by measuring from the floor to the top of the shoulders (withers).

The correct size carrier is based on the height of your pet when your pet is standing in its natural position. Measure the max height as the distance from the floor to the top of its shoulders (withers).

Based on the pet height you enter into our reservations system we will assign the correct pet carrier size. Please note: It is very important you measure correctly. Each flight has a limited amount of spots for each carrier size. If your pet does not fit the carrier you selected, an upgrade charge will apply. If a bigger carrier is not available your pet will not be able to travel and no refund will be given.

No, each pet must be in a separate carrier.

Puppies and kittens are welcome on Pet Airways if they are at least 8 weeks old and weaned at least 5 days before flying. Please bring the health certificate with you for check-in. Please make sure you measure accurately when determining the correct carrier size. We know all puppies and kittens are cute and cuddly but they come in so many shapes or sizes that we want them to be comfortable!

Yes, depending on how pregnant your pet is at the time of travel! Pets expected to whelp within two weeks of travel are not allowed to fly on Pet Airways. We will need you to accept and sign a no-liability statement, for obvious reasons.

Absolutely not! The most common tranquilizer, H-acepromazine has VERY serious consequences for traveling pets: it relaxes the respiratory muscles which makes breathing more difficult, it could lead to over-exertion just for breathing, which will lower blood sugar ,it alters the body's temperature control mechanism.

We will NOT ACCEPT animals for travel that appear sedated. You may either take your pet back home for 24 hours, or we will board your pet at a Paws Lodge at standard rates for 24 hours and reschedule travel.

No. To be valid, a health certificate must be issued no more than 14 days prior to travel.

We are different than any other airline... Pet Airways is a pet-only airline! 1) Pets fly only in the main cabin, NOT CARGO! 2) Climate-controlled cabin with plenty of fresh cool air. 3) In-flight Pet Attendant on-board at all times with frequent checks on Pawsengers. 4) No need to buy a carrier. A carrier is provided for Pawsengers on each flight! 5) Potty breaks before and after flights. 6) A caring team on a mission for safe and comfortable pet travel!

We love to fly dogs and cats! In addition, we can transport small pets such as rats or Guinea pigs. We currently do not accept rabbits. Please inform us if a pet has previously demonstrated aggressive behavior to ensure the Pawsenger is properly cared for during their trip. Please call 408-248-6000 with any questions. Oh yeah, human passengers are not allowed on Pet Airways!

Currently, you are allowed a one gallon ziploc bag. However, we are always reviewing that part of our service. We want to make your pet traveling experience as easy as possible, and we recognize that this type of service could be helpful. Please call 1-408-248-6000 for additional information.

Please limit your pet's luggage to only what will fit into a 1 gallon ziploc bag, such as food, medicine or a small toy. We also recommend sending a familiar small blanket or towel along with your pet. NOTHING MORE, PLEASE...

Just bring your pet on a leash or under your arm as you would bring your pet to your vet. Remember, there will be other pets there so be prepared.

Your check in time is found on your confirmation email when you make the reservation. In general however, the check in time DEADLINE is 1-2 hours prior to flight time, depending on how early in the day the plane departs. The latest drop off time can be found on your email confirmation.

Check in occurs at our Pet Lounge located at the airport.

Absolutely one hundred percent! That's one of the things that makes Pet Airways so special. Unlike commercial airlines, our pawsengers are NOT cargo! They travel in the main cabin of the plane. The plane is lit so our Pet Attendant can see into the pet carrier and see how your pet is doing. The temperature in the plane is kept at a comfortable level, not too hot, not too cold, and we make sure that good clean fresh air is constantly circulating at all times.

Our pawsengers travel in the main cabin of the planes:

• Climate-controlled with lots of fresh, cool air
• Pet attendant on-board at all times
• Safe and comfortable individual pet carriers

Pet carriers are secured to the plane with special fasteners that keep the pet carrier in place.

All pet carriers face the "aisle" so that our pet attendant can easily look in and see our Pawsengers as they walk up and down the aisle.

Although this sounds like a great idea, it is best if Pawsengers do not eat or drink while flying. However, if our Pet Attendant sees that a Pawsenger needs some water or something to chew on, we will do whatever we can to make them comfortable.

For the comfort of your pet, we recommend you refrain from feeding within 4 hours of travel.

Our vets recommend not feeding your pet during the flight, after all, pets can get motion sickness too.

Yes! We have a trained Pet Attendant on board at all times to check on the comfort of your pet. They generally check the Pawsengers every 15 minutes. As needed, they will offer water or maybe just an ear scratch!

If your pet will require medication during the day, please specify this when you make the reservation. Don't forget to bring the medication, with written instructions at check-in. Our trained pet attendants will be able to administer the medication per your instructions.

If your pet becomes ill during the flight, we will notify you as soon as possible, and discuss with you whether your pet should continue with planned travel. If your pet's illness becomes life-threatening, we will divert the flight to the nearest airport as soon as possible and contact either your vet if available or our vet for the course of action we should take.

Yes, that is no problem, but...

You will need to specify the person who is authorized to pick up your pet at the arrival city.

Please note, only the authorized person that you designate can pick your pet up after presenting proper identification.

We will not release your pet to anyone else.

Your pet will be available at the lounge about 30 minutes after arrival. If the arrival time is after midnight, we will board your pet until the next morning.

Stopovers usually last about one hour. During each stopover, Pawsengers are given the opportunity to take a potty break. They are also offered water as needed.

If for some reason the the flight is cancelled unexpectedly, we will notify you by phone and email. Depending on when the next flight can be scheduled you can decide what is most convenient for you.

If the flight is diverted, first of all we'll let you know via a phone message and email message. Rest assured we will always take tender loving care of your pet. Depending on the cause of the diversion, we will either transfer our pawsengers to a different aircraft and continue the flight, or take them to the nearest Pet Airways Affiliated Pet Resort and board them at our expense until the journey can resume.

You may bring your pet home if you prefer, but you will need to return your pet to the lounge in time for departure. There may be certain situations where we will try to depart as soon as possible, and it may not be convenient for you to bring your pet back in time. For that reason, we recommend leaving your pet in our care until we can depart.

No matter the length of the delay, you can be assured we will never leave your pet unattended. Depending on the length of the delay, we will either keep pets comfortable on the plane, or in the lounge, providing potty breaks as necessary.

No problem. Your pet's safety and comfort is always assured.

If our Pet Lounge is closing and your pet is still on-site, and we haven't been able to contact you, we will make sure that your pet is accommodated at the Pet Airways Affiliated Pet Resort. You will be responsible for any boarding fees.

We try to provide each of our Pet Airways Affiliated Pet Resort guests with food requested by the pet parent. If no specific food has been requested, our guests receive the "brand-du-jour."

However, if your pet does require a special diet, we encourage you to include food for the trip. Pre-measure each meal in a separate bag labeled with your pet's name to ensure your pet receives the same amount of food he or she receives at home.

The safety and comfort of your pet is our #1 priority!!

Everyone on the Pet Airways Team will do whatever we can to ensure all our Pawsengers are safe and comfortable.

If we're not out checking on Pawsengers, you can reach Customer Service at 1-408-248-6000.

Pet Airways does not sell any customer information or share your email address with third parties except in compliance with our Privacy Policy.

When you buy a Pet Airways ticket over the World Wide Web your web browser connects with the web site through SSL ("Secure Sockets Layer"). SSL is an industry-standard way to send personal information over the Internet. SSL ensures you are actually sending data to Pet Airways and not someone who claims to be Pet Airways. We also protect your Frequent Flyer transactions when you enroll, view miles, etc. It's fast, safe, and it ensures that your personal information will not be read by anyone else. Look for one or more of these indicators on your browser to ensure you have a secure connection: - A security alert window tells you that you are about to use a secure connection. Some browsers let you choose whether to display this window.

First make sure we have your correct email address on record. Log onto -- My PAWS -- and check your email address in -- My Information -- If it is not correct, click on -- Edit Information -- and enter your correct email address. If your email address is correct, your Internet Service Provider (ISP) may be using filters to prevent unwanted emails from reaching your inbox. Sometimes, these filters also block messages you want to receive. In most cases, adding us to your list of trusted senders will solve this issue. In AOL, select "Add Address" in Yahoo! Mail, Outlook or Outlook Express select "Add to Address Book", or Hotmail or MSN, select "Save Address(es)". Also, if you use a "spam" filter, check your preferences to make sure you have not inadvertently flagged emails from the "@petairways.com" domain as "spam." At last resort, if you continue to have problems, please contact your ISP's technical support department and ask how to "whitelist" emails from petairways.com.

The easiest way is to log onto -- My PAWS -- Then scroll down to -- My Information -- and click on the link that says -- Edit information -- and enter your updated email address.

Military personnel and their immediate family are eligible to make changes without fees or to receive full refunds if a copy of the military orders is submitted with the request.

Requests for changes or a refund due to military activation must be made in writing to:

Pet Airways Customer Service

777 E. Atlantic Ave., Suite C2-264

Delray Beach FL 33483

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We send out two kinds of emails: those related to your specific reservation, and other emails with useful information and offers for you and your pet. Regarding your specific reservation, you will receive a confirmation email with your reservation details, and separate reminder emails before travel for health certificates, lodge reservations, or other services. We also send out automated emails with information about flight delays or changes. Pet Airways sends out, from time to time, emails with other special offers for you and your pet. You may unsubscribe from these emails at any time.

To change or cancel your reservation, please call customer service at 408-248-6000. Please note, all tickets are non-refundable. Our Pawsenger spots come in many different sizes, depending on the size of the Pawsenger. Carrier spots are specifically assigned based on the carrier size you chose during the reservation process. As a result, if you need to change or cancel your pet’s flight(s) more than 14 days before departure, the value of your ticket, less a $75 change fee, may be applied to a different flight, so long as that flight is within one year of the original date. The price of the new ticket may be different depending on when you rebook. If you need to change or cancel your pet’s flight(s) less than 14 days before departure, your fare will not be refunded, and no credit is given towards a different or future flight.