Dogs on planes (in the cabin)

chucknorris

I know that dogs under a certain weight (usually 10 -12 kg) can travel in the cabin. But I am interested to know if there would be a demand from dog owners if they could pay to take their dog with them on holiday.

I would never put my dog in the hold, it is stressful and dangerous.

It would be great if the odd (not every) plane could not take the last two rows of seats out, put a partition up with a door (so that non dog lovers did not have to put up with dogs), put shelves in, with dog cages, and charge for dogs. Would any dog owners pay for this? I certainly would.

When Brittany Ferries introduced dog cabins (where your dog travels with you rather than in the kennel), they were very popular. All dog cabins get booked up within about 24 hours of being available online.

GwylimT

You would need to remove more than two rows of seats to fit appropriately sized cages with enough room to open the doors. I very much doubt passengers would appreciate to howling/barking, or the smell of fecal matter when the door is opened.

chucknorris

GwylimT wrote: »

You would need to remove more than two rows of seats to fit appropriately sized cages with enough room to open the doors. I very much doubt passengers would appreciate to howling/barking, or the smell of fecal matter when the door is opened.

and do they appreciate the same smell form small children (who are not behind a door)? The thing is though that pet owners would probably book the seat tickets near that area, I certainly would, and also the additional revenue could reduce overall ticket costs, I would pay at least 5 times the cost of a human ticket for my per Lab, and the density is greater, that would mean about 15 fold the income of human passengers. I would spend all the possible time that I could in that area right next to my dogs cage to comfort him, therefore he would not bark or howl.

No you would not have to remove more rows of seats, you could easily fit at least 8 dog cages stacked in the space occupied by 2 rows of seats.

EDIT: If you felt that way about dogs, why would you book a seat on one of the few flights that was carrying dogs? It just wouldn't be logical, but maybe you aren't either.

Westin

So are you suggesting there is enough demand for airlines to take out 6-9 seats on every aircraft for these air kennels? Easyjet for example have over 300 aircraft, many flying 6 or more rotations a day. That’s a lot of dogs.

elsien

I wouldn't. Firstly any flight is goimg to be stressful for an animal, whether in the hold or the cabin.
Secondly I go on holiday to get away from Gitdog.

chucknorris

Westin wrote: »

So are you suggesting there is enough demand for airlines to take out 6-9 seats on every aircraft for these air kennels? Easyjet for example have over 300 aircraft, many flying 6 or more rotations a day. That’s a lot of dogs.

No I'm not suggesting that, what part of:

chucknorris wrote: »

I really can't understand why on the odd (not every) plane

did you not understand?

chucknorris

elsien wrote: »

I wouldn't. Firstly any flight is goimg to be stressful for an animal, whether in the hold or the cabin.
Secondly I go on holiday to get away from Gitdog.

Dogs up to 6 -12 kg (depending on the airline) can already fly in the cabin (for from a nominal charge to about £180, they go under the seat) with many airlines, this would be for larger dogs. There is a HUGE difference between the hold and the cabin. I would never put my dog in the hold, dogs have died in there (google it). My dog is part of my family, he goes where I go.

Gloomendoom

Not a dog but a friend of mine brought a cat back from Greece in the cabin. The cat didn't give a monkeys. It spent the whole flight looking out of the window and not bothering anybody.

elsien

I'm aware of dogs dying in the hold. But I also believe many dogs would find being stuck in a cage near other unknown dogs and people with the unfamiliar environment, noise from the engines and changes in air pressure extremely stressful as well. It being the lesser of two evils still doesn't make it a good choice. It wouid make Gitdog ill - any sort of stress gives him colitis.
And my mother is part of my family - doesn't mean I want to take her on holiday with me.

iammumtoone

chucknorris wrote: »

My dog is part of my family, he goes where I go.

Nothing wrong with that but whilst you might enjoy a holiday abroad your dog probably wouldn't.



I have friends with dogs who won't leave them , they book all their holidays with them in mind to dog friendly places in the UK, where they can take them on long walks.

chucknorris

iammumtoone wrote: »

Nothing wrong with that but whilst you might enjoy a holiday abroad your dog probably wouldn't.



I have friends with dogs who won't leave them , they book all their holidays with them in mind to dog friendly places in the UK, where they can take them on long walks.

We generally holiday with him in the UK during the Summer, But in the winter he does enjoy holidays abroad, we have taken him to Spain by car and car ferry.

Trust me, if my dog wouldn't enjoy it, I wouldn't go, it is not about me, it is DEFINITELY about him.