Last year, I planned to travel to Las Vegas with my friends but got stuck when I remembered that I have a cute Pomeranian.
The safety of my Pom may cause you some concern and made me ask questions like:
- Can Pomeranians fly on airplanes?
- Is there any airline that will accept to fly my Pomeranian?
- What documents should I get for my Pomeranian and what procedure do I require to follow?
- What are the conditions required by airlines for them to fly my Pomeranian?
- What is the equipment required to transport my Pomeranian by air?
I was right to have these thoughts because I wanted a hitch-free journey with my Pomeranian.
The answers to these questions prepared me how to properly prepare to avoid last-minute disappointment at the airport.
The purpose of this article is to educate you on the things you need to do in preparation for your air travel with your Pomeranian and how you can get the trip organized.
I will also tell you the necessary things you need to know about traveling by air with a Pomeranian.
Tips for flying with a Pom
The first thing I did before I traveled with my Pom was to find out if the airline I intended to travel with accepts dogs on board its aircraft.
I didn’t buy my flight ticket until I got every answer I was not shared about flying with a pet. Some airlines such as Easyjet and Ryan Air does not fly dogs. Some other airlines have a limited number of dogs they allow on board their flights.
Some other airlines will like to know the age of the dog and the country you are taking it to.
The airline you must fly should put the dog’s breed into consideration. For instance, many airlines do not fly small-nosed breeds and American Veterinary Medical Foundation recommends that they should not be flown.
It is, therefore, necessary to inquire from the airline if they accept to fly your Pomeranian and on what conditions.
- Let your flight arraignment be limited to a single stopover to avoid stressing your Pomeranian so much.
- If you are to travel on different airlines, ensure their policy on how they will carry your Pomeranian is the same.
- When you have booked your ticket, do not forget to call the airline, not later than 72 hours before departure, as a precautionary measure, to remind them that your Pomeranian is still flying with you.
How much does a flight ticket cost with a Pomeranian?
The cost varies across airlines, but the weight and the size of your dog go a long way to determining the cost.
In a cabin flight, airlines charge an additional cost that corresponds to the charge on the second piece of luggage. This charge depends on the airline.
Documents and procedures required for a flight with a Pomeranian
Irrespective of the airline you choose to fly with and the country you are going to, your Pomeranian has to be chipped.
You have to present your latest health certificate and updated vaccination certificate. If you are a European, you should have a European passport to be able to fly to Europe with your Pomeranian.
In view of these requirements, there will be every need for you to visit your veterinarian, for him to check and update your dog’s vaccinations and help you get a European passport if need be.
It is important you book an appointment with your veterinarian 5 to 10 days before the day you plan to travel, for the collection of the health certificate.
It is compulsory that you have the health certificate because it is the document that certifies that your Pomeranian is in good health condition and fit to travel.
Take note, you may require to do other things and provide additional documents if you are going to certain countries.
Inquire from the consultant of the country you intend to travel to in your country about the documents you have to present for your Pomeranian to be allowed entry into their country.
These documents may include vaccines, specific certificates, possible quarantines, or restrictions.
Are you thinking of flying your Pom? If it’s your first time, I want you to make a list of the things you expect to fly with.
Do not forget to call the intended airline before you buy your flight tickets. The tip helped me save more and also avoid airlines that didn’t have the right environment for my dog.
As a result, you must come with the right documents and give your dog the right vaccination. The vaccination varies from country to country. Thus, consider the laws guiding your intended destination.
I have seen pet owners leave their dogs behind because they didn’t have the right flying information. I don’t pray for such event because it could be traumatic for the dog and the owners.
FAQs
Can Pomeranians fly in cabin?
If your dog is billed to travel in a cabin, the cabin has to be the approved hard-sided or the soft-sided kennel. The kennel has to be a size that will comfortably fit into and remain under the seat in front of your own seat.
Hard-sided kennels have maximum dimensions of 17.6 inches in length by 12 inches in width and 7.5 inches in height. (44cm x 30cm x 19cm)
Can Pomeranians fly cargo?
Some airlines can allow you to take your small dog on board the flight as extra carry-on luggage if the dog is not more than 25 pounds of weight and you have a right-sized crate.
However, you have to find out from the airline how your dog will be carried because some airlines have the policy that your dog should be put in a cargo hold, which is not a good place for your Pomeranian to travel in.
Can Pomeranians fly on airplanes?
The average size of a Pomeranian is between 6 to 8 inches at the withers or between 8 to 10 inches overall.
This size gives most Pomeranians the advantage to be qualified to be flown in the cabin in a travel carrier, which must be properly fitted under the seat in front of your seat.