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Air travel is continually on the increase and an staggering  number of us wish to fly with our cats or dogs. For years  families have taken their family pet on camping vacations and road trips while leaving them at home when taking a vacation abroad or when flying. As air travel reduces in cost the thought of taking our pet with us seems worth consideration. The following article takes a close look at Flights, Pets, concentrating on traveling in England, Scotland and Wales.

Pet Air Travel and the Rules and Regulations

One of the most important factors to remember in connection with air travel and pets is the law. In the U.K. there are a few laws which may apply, for example the “Safe Air Travel for Animals Act” (2000).   Recently there has been an increase in security and where you once may have been allowed to carry small pets with you on a flight this may no longer be the case. It is, obviously, crucial that you verify the situation with the airline before booking your tickets. Most airlines now stipulate clearly that all pets should be carried in suitable containers in the cargo hold. This is obviously much safer than taking the risk of an animal becoming distressed and causing a problem.

Even though all small animals or pets are now restricted to the cargo hold some caring airlines will permit a passenger to attend the animal being transferred to and from the plane. However it is of vital importance that, when you book you make enquiries about this to the airline.

Other Important Considerations To Keep In Mind

1. The Container For Your Pet

Also it it most incredibly important that you choose a pet box of the correct type, weight and size for the creature that will be kept in it for the duration of the flight. There should always be sufficient excess room for the pet to be able to move about easilyall of the time. The longer the duration of the flight the more increased the amount of excess space needed.

2. Security & Safety Measures And Taking A Pet On A Flight

At every moment your pet carrier should be easily identified by the airline staff to avoid loss, which is always possible with any air travel. All pet carriers should be labeled clearly with both the destination and a return address and full contact details. Furthermore it is strongly advised that you include the details of a further person in case of emergencies where you can’t be contacted. As well as having labels on the outside also think about the addition some to the interior.  Also take measure to make sure that your pet has a close fitting collar with an ID tag or similar. The risk of loss is least during continuous flights.

If it is within your budget it also well worth considering having your animal fitted with an electronic tag which is placed beneath the coat by a vet. As soon as you know when and the destination you will be traveling to make an appointment with your vet (or at least call) as he will be able to give important advice on what the requirements are when staying in |visiting another area or country. Your pet may require injections and there may be other precautions or restrictions to think about.

Prior planning is always the most intelligent idea and the very fact that you are reading this article is a clever decision. By ensuring you take in the pet air travel tips and hints in this article and by seeking further advice online and from your vet, you can ensure that you pet travels safely and securely while suffering the least amount of disturbance.

When it comes to air travel, many travelers are more concerned with their carryon luggage than they are with their bags that will be handed over to airport staff. These bags, commonly referred to as checked baggage, are just as important, if not more important, than your carryon luggage. For this reason, there are a number of different factors that you should take into consideration, when packing your bags for your next flight.

One mistake that many travelers make, when it comes to checked baggage, is including prohibited items in their bag.  In addition to prohibited items, there have also been instances of travelers trying to hide illegal items in their checked luggage. Although it may seem like a good idea at the time, it isn’t. In fact, with today’s airport security screening, it is virtually impossible for you to get away with storing prohibited or illegal items inside your checked baggage. This is mostly due to the fact that the screening process has dramatically changed from what it was in the past, say ten years ago.

Earlier, many airlines were random about searching checked baggage. Many times, these searches were only implemented if airline officials or airport security had probable cause. Today, all bags are checked, including your checked luggage. Most checks will quickly be done, but, in some cases, more extensive searches may be conducted.  A quick check of your luggage may include rummaging through all of your belongings, looking for anything out of the ordinary.  An extensive search could include searching all of your clothing pockets and baggage compartments. In the event that you are subject to one of those checks, it is likely that you will be caught if you are trying to conceal a cigarette lighter or other prohibited items.

Since your bags will be checked, all of them, you are advised against locking your baggage before heading to the airport. After your bags have been properly screened, some airlineswill allow you to replace the locks on your checked baggage, but not all will. For this reason, you may want to reconsider storing expensive items, such as electronic equipment, in your bags.  In addition to the possibility of theft, you will find that items packed inside your checked luggage are at a higher risk for being damaged then those that are in your carryon bags.

When packing your bags, which will be checked at the airport, it is advised that you carefully pack them. There are a number of items, including sharp objects, which are prohibited from being stored in your carryon luggage, but those items can be placed in your checked baggage. As previously mentioned, airport security will likely examine those bags.  Even during a quick examination, they will rummage through your belongings. Just because of this reason, you are suggested to pack your luggage properly and secure all the objects that can be considered as dangerous, such as those with points or edges.If you are taking extra precaution it will not only affect your safety, when you go to open your bags, but also the safety of all airport security officials, especially those screening your luggage. 

By taking the time to famialrize yourself with all travel rules, including the airport screening process, you should be able to pack your bags for your next flight, the right way.  The wrong way, although you may not necessarily think about it at the time, could have serious consequences.