BajaNomad

my best Pal

jkruk - 9-26-2013 at 07:55 AM

Any current info for flying into Loreto from lax with my dog would be appreciated

bajagrouper - 9-26-2013 at 08:35 AM

If he is your best pal you will not subject him to the stress and treatment he will receive in a cargo hold...

I worked at SFO for 15 years and saw the way most baggage handlers treated dogs and cats...disgraceful !!!!!

jbcoug - 9-26-2013 at 01:07 PM

jkruk,

I would go with Alaska. They do a great job with pets. I've escorted baja dogs north to be adopted in Portland on several occaisions. In fact I brought four north last month. Alaska does this for free to help dog rescue groups in Baja. They seem to have a real desire to take care of these animals.

John

Loretana - 9-26-2013 at 03:45 PM

Alaska is the ticket for me, as well.

I leave Portland with my dog in his crate, and as I board the plane for Loreto in Los Angeles, the gate agent hands me a tag that reads:

RELAX. I'M ON BOARD, TOO. :)

DianaT - 9-27-2013 at 06:28 AM

Great to know that about Alaska Airlines as we did not have such a good experience with flying our dog to Central America with another airlines.

Anyone know of any other airlines who seem to treat dogs as well as Alaska?

1bobo - 9-27-2013 at 06:20 PM

LAX to LTO your options are kinda limited.

Make sure your international health cert is current to within one week of arrival, with a rabies vaccination within the year. Also, check your friend for hitchhikers. A tick will get your dog quarantined and/or deported. I learned that in Loreto the hard way.