My experiences with the airlines were similar to most the posts. However when I went to check in they wanted the information tag from the sherpa bag that said it was airline approved. ( the advertisement flap with its dimensions on it) I just happened to have it with me. So that met there curiosity.
When I flew with Star they did not allow me to take the dog out of the sherpa through the checkpoint and the flight ( last flight with her in 1999 -things have definitely changed) and security did a hand inspection off to the side with one of the security gaurds rather than any xray . I would not let my dog be xrayed at any airport. In addition to all the other things posted previously we brought along documents of proof of ownership of our cavalier- a page created in case she was lost with her photo and detail of all contact for us where we were going to be and our home numbers on it- her interstate inspection document filled out by the vet less than ten days prior to departure- and also a recent photo of us with the dog-all health records in case of needing to seek medical care in another state. Northwest airlines gave her a cute little metal aiplane flight pin and a darling passport book which we had them stamp everytime she flew with them. After the first flight we put her photo in it and had all her stewards- pilots and stewardess that played with her sign it as she gained so much popularity on all her flights. Happy traveling. Sarah West ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
