I'm not sure about legalities and everything, but last year when I was
travelling I had a layover in St. Louis and was behind a girl in line with
a habitrail hamster cage that she brought on as carry-on luggage, and
stowed under the seat in front of her. I was flying TWA from St. Louis to
Seattle. I know she got it on the plane. However, I'm not sure if it was
just because it was sort of wrapped up in a japanese scarf with a handle on
top so it wasn't readily apparent what it was. I just happened to know
since I've got small animals of my own. You might call the airline and ask
"theoretical" questions, not giving them your name so that they can't put a
note on your ticket or whatnot. I'd be interested to know. I've been
*very* tempted to get a gerbil while in Seattle this year (they had the
*cutest* schimmels at this pet store, and since one of my gerbils passed
away while I was up here... :) )
Kelly Moore
At 05:42 PM 7/20/2001, you wrote:
>Well, if anyone remembers, I went through this same deal as well a few
>weeks ago with my gerbil. American Airlines does not allow gerbils in
>the cabin. I heard from a few members on this list that Delta has
>allowed it, but I think a fee is involved.
>
>I wouldn't suggest putting your gerbils in cargo. It's hot, noisy and
>just all around uncomfortable. If that only leaves sneaking, then so be
>it. I remember the "inventive 10 year old" too. I was one at age nine
>(which wasn't very long ago), as well.
>
>Due to the difficulty of transporting gerbils (by air), I ended up
>leaving my gerbil home with a friend while I'm away on vacation.
>
>Hope things go well for you,
>Katie
>Mom to Muffy
>
>
>
>
>
>On Fri, 20 Jul 2001 16:57:00 -0700 Blue <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> > Sounds like the title of a bad movie, huh? *g*
> >
> > Well.. I need your opinions and experiences on
> > shipping gerbils or any small animals.. even dogs and
> > cats, in the cargo area of an airplane. Is it safe?
> >
> > Or would sneaking them into the cabin with you be
> > "safer"? (do a search in the archives if you don't
> > know what I'm talking about.. an inventive 10 year
> > old. *g*)
> >
> > I want to take back some gerbils to Missouri from NYC.
> > I'll be flying American Airlines and we'll have a
> > connection at Dallas, if that is important.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Christina
> >
> >
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