How To Prepare for Your Pet's Flight With Allegiant Airlines

1. How To Prepare for Your Pet's Flight With How To Prepare for Your Pet's Flight With Allegiant Airlines Allegiant Airlines Allegiant Airlines is known for getting you from one place to another as stress- free and affordable as possible. They are the low-cost airline that offers great value for your money. If you have a pet and are about to fly with Allegiant for the first time, you may find it slightly unsettling. That’s because their policies on flying animals vary from airline to airline. However, we can help bring more comfort by understanding how they operate. Here are some things you should know before your next flight with Allegiant, especially if your animal is coming with you. What is Allegiant’s Pet Policy? What is Allegiant’s Pet Policy? Allegiant Air pet policyis that each animal must be “in a cage, carrier or box that is appropriate for the size of the animal and able to fit under the seat in front of the pet.” They also specify that each pet must be tagged with a pet tag, which includes the name of the person flying with it. Keep in mind that Allegiant does not allow animals that are “obscene, offensive, unlawful, dangerous or prohibited by federal regulations.” Now, let’s look at the airline’s pet policy in more detail. - Each pet must be ‘in a cage, carrier or box that is appropriate for the size of the animal and able to fit under the seat in front of the pet.’ - They specify that each pet must be tagged with a pet tag, which

2. includes the name of the person flying with it. - Allegiant does not allow animals that are ‘obscene, offensive, unlawful, dangerous or prohibited by federal regulations’. Why Should You Prepare for an Allegiant Flight? Why Should You Prepare for an Allegiant Flight? We know that pet travel can be a little nerve-wracking. There are certain preparations you can do before your flight just so you can make the experience a little less stressful for yourself and your pet. To begin with, make sure your pet is healthy and well-behaved. If it has been sick or been in any major accidents, it should be on the mend by now. If you’re not sure, you could call your vet to check with them first. Next, make sure you have ample time to get to the airport. Many airlines have cutbacks on the amount of time you’re allotted to make your flight. (For example, Delta Airlines has a 90-minute deadline. And the same applies for American Airlines.) Checked or Carry Checked or Carry- -On Only On Only First things first. You’ll need to decide whether you’ll be checking your pet or if you’ll be carrying it on the plane. You can only bring a maximum of 23 pounds of carry-on items (such as a backpack or small suitcase) on Delta Airlines. So, if you’re planning on checking your pet’s bags, you’ll have to bring them something to put in your carry-on for the flight. If you opt to check your pet, you can do so if your pet is in a cage, carrier or other container that is appropriate for the size of your pet, and is able to fit under the seat in front of it. Keep in mind that it can’t be more than 8 inches high, 18 inches long, or 18 inches wide. Services and Excess Fees Services and Excess Fees If you’re bringing your pet on board as checked luggage, you’ll have to pay an excess baggage fee. Luckily, Allegiant has a few exceptions to this rule, so read the fine print. According to the airline, they will waive this fee “if the pet is a psychiatric service animal or a service animal required by a person with a disability.” But there are also a few other conditions you must meet. - You must provide written documentation from a licensed mental health professional that verifies that the pet is a service animal. - You must also provide written documentation from a licensed medical professional that verifies that the pet is required for the person’s disability. - You must also present a receipt from the veterinary clinic where the pet received its rabies shot. Not all Pets are Allowed on Board Not all Pets are Allowed on Board

3. Allegiant does allow some types of pets on board. They specify that you can bring snakes and certain types of rodents, but they’re not going to tell you which ones. And that is up to the airline to decide. You also have the option of bringing your pet as carry-on if it’s a “puppy or miniature breed that must be at least 8 weeks old and under 20 pounds,” and it is accompanied by a pet carrier that is “no more than 18 inches in length, 12 inches in width, and 8 inches in height.” Conclusion Conclusion Sometimes, even the most well-prepared travelers find themselves anxious about their flights. If you have a pet that you’re flying with Allegiant Airlines, you may find yourself feeling a little anxious about how it will be treated on the way to its new home. We want to help ease that anxiety; follow these steps, and you’ll be ready for your flight with Allegiant Airlines. Read More: - https://flyersdesk.com/pet- policy/allegiant-air-pet-policy/