This is one of the most common questions we are asked! Some airlines embargo checked pets during the summer months only; some allow pets to travel as ‘manifested cargo’ but put limits city/destination options as well as restricted breed rules. It is complicated! Be assured that they have these policies with concern for the safe keeping of live animals. Some airlines are committed in almost all cities winter and summer to keep your pet out of the elements and in a controlled temperature environment at all times. Other airlines do not feel they can guarantee this and therefore they issue embargos. It really is for the safe keeping of pets while in the care of the airline that polices are made.
In the United States, the FAA publishes a monthly incident report regarding Live Animals and travel. Details can be found at http://www.thirdamendment.com/animals.html
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