Flying with your Parrot

[Fraido]

I was looking at those.

There maximum size is 16”L x 8.5”H x 10”W

https://www.pettravelstore.com/bird-carrier/

I found this carried which is already well equipped for a bird, but I’m worried the half and inch added in length would get it refused. It’s also 11” tall but can be compressed down to 8” if need be.

I’m super anxious about finding the right carrier that won’t be refused.


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[Scott]

I'm pretty sure they are fairly relaxed for cargo.. . I know you can literally drill a hole into a pet carrier for a dowel perch and then tape up the air holes with added wire mesh (to prevent chewing and escape) and they are okay with that..At least, Delta is....Now is it great/even okay? Not ideal....but does it happen and do the birds survive? Mostly...I would double check on the climate control situation if putting bird in cargo, because too hot or too cold for too long is no good (they may restrict flight when it is too hot/cold--I don't know)....and you don't want them sitting on the tarmac in crazy temps either. I want to say that it cost me a $100 something....and she made it, but again, I wouldn't likely do that again.


I was actually really upset when I found out that there was no temperature control on my bird's flight (despite what I had been told)...It was pressurized, but no temp control. Now, thankfully, it was approx 5 hours on a nice day, but STILL....Trust, but verify. I was P*SSED!

Most airlines restrict animal shipping when the temp is above/below an arbitrary level. What they don't discuss is conditions aboard the aircraft. Modern airliners have fully pressurized cargo holds, but temperature is not nearly as controlled as the cabin. Large jetliners have at least 2 compartments, and sometimes just one is approved for animals. With some, air is drawn from the cabin, passes through or around the cargo compartment, and is exhausted. Once the cargo door closes after boarding, it is a few minutes until at least one engine is started. To save fuel, many aircraft initially taxi on one engine, and you'll often notice a stuffiness in the cabin. No better below. After second engine start and takeoff, things are much better. You can generally be assured of a safe temperature during cruise, descent, and landing. Many aircraft have a temperature sensor in animal-approved cargo pits with readout in the cockpit. Temperature can be controlled +- a few degrees.

 

[Fraido]

Man, the paperwork required to take him is ridiculous. Lol I’m glad this is a permanent move, I don’t want to do this ever again. [emoji23]


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