Originally Posted by
chuffer
When trying to fly United with my dogs for the past couple of years, I have been consistently told by United Sales Staff that I cannot fly with the dogs because it is too cold (in the winter) or too hot (in the summer). I am naturally speaking of flying with the dogs in kennels in the baggage hold.
Is this just stone walling or are the holds really not safe for animals except in spring and fall? Any suggestions or alternatives? Driving from Portland OR to Boston MA, while beautiful, is not really practical.
It's not just the time in the hold that matters. Animals flying in the hold often are treated just like any other cargo and might sit outside on a baggage cart in the freezing cold or broiling heat for more time than is safe for them.