Originally Posted by
octeckels
1) based on my Sept experience
757 p.s. (3-class): 2 in Y, 1 in C, 0 in F is incorrect, it's:
757 p.s. (3-class): 1 in Y, 2 in C, 0 in F
I called and asked, and was told the former. It also doesn't make sense (to me, anyway) to allow
fewer pets in Y than in C, given that Y has many more seats. Sometimes things will happen that won't follow policy, but AFAIK the limits I posted are correct.
Originally Posted by
octeckels
2) carry-on restrictions: we always fly with a rolling tote/briefcase in addition to the pet carrier. I would say that the carrier is considered your "personal item" rather than your carry-on item.
That's certainly possible but not in my experience. I would say that your rolling tote/briefcase was considered the "personal item," instead.
The pet kennel is certainly much larger than a standard personal item. I was told the pet counts as the carry-on, but you're probably right that this is not consistently enforced (especially as it does not appear to be mentioned anywhere). Other than the first time, I always checked my regular "carry-on" bag anyway, since it was inconvenient to try and drag everything around.
Originally Posted by
octeckels
3) I didn't see mention of the health certificate requirement.
That's because it's mentioned on the united.com pages, and I didn't want to duplicate all of the information already contained on the site. That's why the #1 tip is to familiarize yourself with the rules and guidelines posted on united.com.
FWIW, you should be able to get a health certificate for slightly cheaper by going to an ASPCA or shelter vet. They will need to examine the pet and ensure up-to-date vaccinations, so there is a charge for the exam (and any needed shots), but they are generally a bit cheaper than a private vet.