Traveling during the holiday season is just horrible…then there’s deciding what to do with your pets. Spend way, way too much money on boarding? Burden the neighbor with dog-sitting duties AGAIN? Maybe this year you can take your pooch along for the ride…or flight.
Here’s a quick list of some of the major U.S. airlines and a basic outline of their fees for bringing along a pet. It’s probably a good idea to check out each airline’s Web site for more specifics such as breed and weight restrictions and maximum number of pets allowed.
Alaska: $100 (no specifics given-check Web site for more details)
American: In-cabin, $100; checked, $150
Continental: In-cabin, $125; pets may not be checked
Delta: In-cabin, $125; pets may not be checked
JetBlue: $100 (check Web site for specifics)
Northwest: In-cabin: $80; Checked:$139-$359
Southwest: Pets not allowed
United: $175-$250
US Airways: $100