Cheap pet travel
Ways to fly cheaper and hassle-free with pets
You might be fiercely attached to your pet, but you may want to think twice about traveling together. Although pets get to fly for free on some airlines--if they fit in a cage that fits under the seat--some airlines take them as baggage and charge $100 or more for the ride. AJC.com also rovides tips for make the journey hassle-free.
"We dress them up. We feed them gourmet foods. We treat them like members of the family. So when we have to fly -- whether it be on a beach vacation or to grandma's house, our pets are often a first-class priority.Bringing animals on flights has become more commonplace in recent years, but some airlines now have strict regulations -- and even stricter prices -- to pack a pooch or carry a cat. But with increasing concern for the welfare of canine and feline alike, there are a growing number of options to transport pets in the friendly skies..."
