Frenchie Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Hi everyone, So myself and Mishka are officially moving to France on the 11th of July. We are taking the plane, and I've never flown with a dog before, passport, vaccinations and crate are sorted. (Aswell as Mishka being allowed to gain 35 more kilograms according to her weight limit on the ticket lol) We are flying from London to Paris (1h20 flight) and have a 3 hour break before flying to Toulouse (1h30 flight). I was just wondering if anyone has any experience with it? How is the whole checking in process? Will I be able to take her out while in Paris? And maybe some reassurance about dogs travelling on planes, because I am getting quite anxious about it, from Mishka being terrified, to her breaking out of the crate (she has gotten out of normal wire crates in the past) and general airport staff knowledge about dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Oh wow I bet you can't wait! I've never flown dog's on a plane so not much help :( x sent via husky howls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted July 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 Yes I am very excited! Although a bit scared aswell lol I found some good advise on a dog group and talked to our vet this morning, he gave us some all natural calming capsules for the plane which should help. :) Mishka's all ready to go! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 Never been with a dog on a plane ride..good to hear you have got some information... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted July 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 Yes thank you ☺ We picked up her airline crate tonight, ended up getting XL instead of L so she has plenty of room to stand, turn, and lie down. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 First class travel for 1 of you then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 Good luck with the journey Margot. Xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 I haven't move to France but i moved my Labrador to Lanzarote some years ago....check in was fine, we took him round to the cargo area and after checking that his crate was fine and his paperwork was in order they loaded him in a compartment of the hold which carried livestock and he was perfectly fine. He didn't mind the sounds on the run way and things (same can't be said for the cat who had an absolute eppy and scratched my then husband to bits! lol). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SibeHush Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 I've flown with Dakota once and her predecessor twice- only once having a short 45min layover at which time I wasn't allowed to remove the dog. And while I wasn't allow nor would have had the time to check out and check-in my own dog during our short layover, you do have far more time. They might let you- who knows. You'd be best to call your airline ahead of time and ask your questions directly because every airline is different and these are things you're going to want conformation for piece of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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