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Travel To The Airport & Parking (continued)

3. You can usually even save more on long-term parking by using independently owned long-term parking located off airport property. Most larger airports have one or more of these facilities and they are usually the best deal available for parking. You can make a reservation ahead of time for this parking and just drop off passengers and luggage at the airport before you park. When you return just call up the shuttle for the parking service

and they usually pick you up fairly quickly, no matter what time of day or night. Look up airport parking reservation sites (such as AirportParkingReservations.com and ParkRideFlyUSA.com) on the Internet to find these facilities, and check prices and reputation.

4. In some metropolitan areas, public transportation is available to the airport. While this may be the least expensive means of transport, it may not fit well with your flight schedules or be otherwise inconvenient. However, it might be a consideration.

5. Private, for-hire transportation may also be an option. Taxis or limo service is available in most areas, but might be very costly if the drive to the airport is somewhat lengthy. Shuttle service is also available in many areas to get to the airport. Often, these shuttles will pick you up at your home or at a local location. If you have only a couple of people traveling, shuttles may be quite affordable, especially when eliminating parking costs. However, if you have a large group the cost may be prohibitive, since shuttles usually charge by the person.

Transporting A Pet By Commercial Air

Sometimes it is necessary to transport your pet by commercial air. Often this is on the same plane your are traveling on, although you may find it necessary to transport your pet on a separate flight. Keep in mind the following if you are “booking” your pet on a flight.

1. Make sure you contact the airline well in advance of your intended flight. You may find out that your airline of choice does not accept pets. Or the airline may have limits on the amount of pets on a flight, either in the cabin or in the baggage compartment. If you are allowed to take your pet in the passenger cabin the additional fee generally runs $50-$150. Fees for pets required to be placed in the baggage compartment may vary more widely.

2. If you do book your pet on a flight, make sure you get all the necessary information so you can meet the airline’s requirements, including where and when your pet needs to be presented for boarding, and any papers, such as health certificates, you may need to present. If the flight is an international flight there most certainly w ill be additional restrictions dealing with quarantine issues, customs, etc. Make sure you understand all of the rules and are able to abide by the rules.

3. If your pet is small enough and you are able to take your pet with you in a carry-on bag or pet carrier, make sure the carrier is approved by the airline. If your pet will be flying in the baggage compartment, also make sure the crate is approved by the airline. Ideally, the crate should be only big enough for your pet to stand up and turn around. And make sure the crate is securely fastened together. Take some zip ties to the airport and securely fasten the crate’s door after the pet is in the crate with the help of airline personnel.

4. Make sure your pet is properly identified. Generally, pets cannot wear collars in the crate because it can get hung up, so consider putting an ID tag around the pets neck with elastic. And make sure you put your contact information at both departure and destination points prominently displayed on the crate.

5. Make sure your pet is in reasonably good health since air travel can be difficult for pets, particularly breathing and harsh temperatures. Short-nosed dogs and cats are particularly susceptible to breathing problems during air travel. And make sure you consider travel conditions on the ground at departure points, destination points and any intermediate stops. If your pet is in the cargo hold the temperatures could become somewhat extreme. Most pet fatalities occur on the ground during air travel. To lessen stress on your pet a direct flight is best. If you plan on sedating your pet for air travel talk to your veterinarian first. Sometimes, sedation increases breathing problems for your pet and is unwise.