Air travel safety
Is the Cargo Hold Safe for Pets?
What to ask about aircraft, routing, weather, and airline live-animal procedures before a pet travels below the passenger cabin.
Air travel safety
Cargo environment, sedation, heat and welfare risks during flight.
Air travel safety
Pet Sedatives for Air Travel: Myths and Facts
Do pre-flight sedatives put pets to sleep? Learn the myths and facts about anxiety medication for flying, why to ask your vet first, and calming alternatives.
Air travel safety
Pet Cargo Safety: How Safe Is International Pet Freight?
How safe is pet cargo on international flights? Learn the hold's temperature range, how long pets stay crated, feeding and watering rules, and IATA standards.
Crates & equipmentAlso covers
2026 Pet Air Travel Reality Check: Why Your “Old Crate That Worked Last Time” Can Get Rejected This Time (And How to Avoid a Day-of-Flight Disaster)
If you have shipped a dog or cat by air before, it’s natural to assume you can reuse the same crate. It feels efficient. It feels familiar. And it feels
Airlines, flight options & transitAlso covers
What Is Manifest Cargo for Pets? Safety vs. Checked Baggage
What manifest cargo means for pets and why it is safer than checked-in baggage: handling, temperature and pressure control, and emergency planning.
Special transport needsAlso covers
Flying with Snub-Nosed Pets: Airline Rules and Crate Tips
Snub-nosed (brachycephalic) pets overheat easily in flight. See why airlines restrict them, how to choose a larger, well-ventilated crate, and how to prepare.