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[*] posted on 7-17-2010 at 09:05 AM


Hola Greta

Beginning in 1993 we flew AlaskaAir in/out of LAX or San Diego (SAN) with our furbabies - they're now all-together in heaven. KareninTex's suggestion to let the flight attendant know is an excellent one! They'd always let us know that Captain confirmed our pets were on board.

When you arrive at LAX you will go thru immigration/entry and have to show your passport before heading to baggage claim. Your pets crate will be at baggage claim - there is a separate drop for oversize luggage such as pet crates/kennels, ice chests, golf bags. Then you, your bags, and your pets will go thru 'inspection' to be allowed entry. Be sure and have a veterinanian in Baja (not sure where you will be) do a Health Certificate. Was usually, but not always, asked for to enter the USA ... You then to exit the international arrival terminal to go to whichever terminal your next flight is at - and go thru the check in process again. You will have time, as RnR says, to take care of your pets needs.

Pet meds made them anxious and hyper so we did not use them. Try to limit the amount of food and water you give him/her prior to your flight our of Baja .. the first few times, our Golden Lab/Chow mix would get ill until she grew accustomed to that form of travel vs car which she loved! .. We put blankets/towels in the crate for comfort.

Enjoy and hope this helps!

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thumbup.gif posted on 7-17-2010 at 09:24 AM
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My chocolate lab Chazz has flown in and out of Loreto from Portland at least seven times in the last two years.

When you check your dog in, Alaska's counter agents fill out a sticker which has several parts, and when the baggage handlers load the animal's crate, they give the gate agent a tear off receipt which is then brought to the passenger in the cabin. It says "Relax, I'm on board, too"!

The Captain of the aircraft is also aware that your pet is on board as part of his checklist.

When you return to the US, the dog is unloaded at Customs. You both go through the inspection process, and as you leave the Customs Terminal and exit there is a "doggy relief" area just a short walk to your left that has a little grassy knoll and a "poop" bag dispenser. You can sit there while the pup relieves themself.

We have never had a problem. The only thing the Customs/Agricultural inspector was interested in was a bit of dry dog food I had in my hand carry.




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[*] posted on 7-17-2010 at 09:18 PM


thanks for your help, I also read both the article and checked the website link. I guess I should be happy I have a long nosed, relatively mellow dog. I am happy to hear other people's experiences. If I go for a wk or 2 the dog will stay home. If it is a month or more, she will Probably come with me. I am happy Alaska seems to have a good reputation regardeng pets.
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