Follow the rules to fly with Fido.
Alaska Airlines allows travel with dogs. The airline has two different ways to fly with your dog: in the cabin or as cargo. Flying is hard enough on a human who knows navigate through the various security checks, counters and gates. For pets, air travel is very stressful, and when in the cargo area, they are at risk from thin air, cold temperatures and depressurizing in the cargo bay at the pilot's discretion.
In Cabin
Alaska Airlines allows small dogs to travel in the cabin with passengers 18 years or older. The airline allows a maximum of two dogs in carriers provided the passenger purchases the seat she occupies and the seat next to her. In addition, the dogs must remain in the cargo kennels. A fee of $100 per pet per trip is levied by Alaska Airlines, as of January 2011.
Cargo
Large dogs must travel in the cargo bay and must be in kennels. Labels and markings on the kennels are required. Be sure to write down your contact name, pet name, address, phone number and email. Alaska Airlines charges $100 each way for the dog to ride in cargo, as of January 2011. The dog and kennel must not weigh more than 149 lbs.
Additional Rules
Alaska Airlines will not fly dogs from the mainland United States to Hawaii or to destinations in Mexico. For flights between states on the mainland or Alaska, each pet must have a certificate of health issued within 30 days of the trip departure by a veterinarian. The 500 size kennel is the largest size allowed by the airline; Alaska Airlines generally prefers kennels sized between 24 inches long by 14 to 19 inches wide by 9 to 11 inches high. The pet must have adequate space to stand up and move around in the kennel.
The dog must be fed and watered four hours prior to the flight and an affidavit must be signed saying it had the food and water. Kennels must be secured with nuts and bolts and have a metal grated door. Food and water trays must be clipped to the kennel so the pet has adequate water and food during the trip. Line the bottom of the kennel with absorbent material and make sure the kennel is nontoxic.
Reservations
Alaska Airlines restricts the total number of pets allowed in the cabin. One dog is allowed in most first class cabins, and a total of five pets are allowed in coach. Due to these low numbers, Alaska Airlines advises that reservations be made as far in advance as possible. Make reservations at 800-252-7522.
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