Comments on: Rolling in-cabin airplane carrier for a small dog: Creature Leisure’s Pet Pilot XL http://www.dogjaunt.com/2009/08/rolling-in-cabin-airplane-carrier-for-a-small-dog-creature-leisures-pet-pilot-xl/ Traveling with a small dog Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:35:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: m-a http://www.dogjaunt.com/2009/08/rolling-in-cabin-airplane-carrier-for-a-small-dog-creature-leisures-pet-pilot-xl/comment-page-1/#comment-699 m-a Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:31:29 +0000 http://www.dogjaunt.com/?p=3473#comment-699 Hi, Kathy! Thanks so much for your report! I'm glad the trip went smoothly -- and I hear you loud and clear when you wish for wheels or backpack straps. I'm at the Phoenix airport right now with Chloe, and I'm really, really grateful that her carrier rolls.... Hi, Kathy! Thanks so much for your report! I’m glad the trip went smoothly — and I hear you loud and clear when you wish for wheels or backpack straps. I’m at the Phoenix airport right now with Chloe, and I’m really, really grateful that her carrier rolls….

]]> By: Kathy http://www.dogjaunt.com/2009/08/rolling-in-cabin-airplane-carrier-for-a-small-dog-creature-leisures-pet-pilot-xl/comment-page-1/#comment-693 Kathy Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:35:18 +0000 http://www.dogjaunt.com/?p=3473#comment-693 Hi There! Well, we just returned from our trip to Montana and everything went really well! We flew Alaska/Horizon and things couldn't have gone smoother. The airlines did not ask to see any paperwork nor did they ask to weigh Brutus (and bag). I thought the Delta Deluxe by Sherpa (medium size) worked very well for us and Brutus. The bag fit perfectly under the seats in front of us (as long as it was perpendicular to the seats and the space under both seats were available) and most people didn't even realize we had Brutus with us. The bag seemed to provide plenty of ventilation and I liked the fact that the top had a zipper opening so that I could reach my hand in and pet Brutus during take off (not his favorite part of the flight). The roll down shades and shoulder strap were also very useful. The only drawback I found with the Delta Deluxe was the absence of wheels (for pulling) or straps (for a back packing). If I had been on this trip alone it would have been very difficult for me to carry Brutus around and I don't think the bag would have fit under just one seat. Fortunately my husband was with me and did all of the carrying. Also having two seats together ensured we would have room to place Brutus in front of us. I hope this info is helpful, as all of your info was very helpful to me :) Happy New Year! Kathy Hi There!

Well, we just returned from our trip to Montana and everything went really well! We flew Alaska/Horizon and things couldn’t have gone smoother. The airlines did not ask to see any paperwork nor did they ask to weigh Brutus (and bag). I thought the Delta Deluxe by Sherpa (medium size) worked very well for us and Brutus. The bag fit perfectly under the seats in front of us (as long as it was perpendicular to the seats and the space under both seats were available) and most people didn’t even realize we had Brutus with us. The bag seemed to provide plenty of ventilation and I liked the fact that the top had a zipper opening so that I could reach my hand in and pet Brutus during take off (not his favorite part of the flight). The roll down shades and shoulder strap were also very useful. The only drawback I found with the Delta Deluxe was the absence of wheels (for pulling) or straps (for a back packing). If I had been on this trip alone it would have been very difficult for me to carry Brutus around and I don’t think the bag would have fit under just one seat. Fortunately my husband was with me and did all of the carrying. Also having two seats together ensured we would have room to place Brutus in front of us. I hope this info is helpful, as all of your info was very helpful to me :) Happy New Year!

Kathy

]]> By: Kathy http://www.dogjaunt.com/2009/08/rolling-in-cabin-airplane-carrier-for-a-small-dog-creature-leisures-pet-pilot-xl/comment-page-1/#comment-486 Kathy Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:42:18 +0000 http://www.dogjaunt.com/?p=3473#comment-486 Hi There! Thanks for getting back to me so quickly! It looks like we are going with the Delta Deluxe (medium) by Sherpa w/ the roll down flaps. I would really like to have gotten the Pet Pilot XL but it was just a little too expensive seeing as we don't know how often Brutus will be traveling with us. It would have been nice to get a backpack/wheels but brutus is just a little to long for most of them. He just barely fits in the 18". I found it interesting that when I went to the pet store and tired him in some different carriers that even though some had the same measurements they were similar in size but different enough to make a difference which made me leery of ordering one over the internet (didn't want to hassle with a return). Our trip is not until December (we got the carrier early so Brutus could get acclimated to it). But I will definitely let you know how it goes, I'm very curious to see myself! Hi There! Thanks for getting back to me so quickly! It looks like we are going with the Delta Deluxe (medium) by Sherpa w/ the roll down flaps. I would really like to have gotten the Pet Pilot XL but it was just a little too expensive seeing as we don’t know how often Brutus will be traveling with us. It would have been nice to get a backpack/wheels but brutus is just a little to long for most of them. He just barely fits in the 18″. I found it interesting that when I went to the pet store and tired him in some different carriers that even though some had the same measurements they were similar in size but different enough to make a difference which made me leery of ordering one over the internet (didn’t want to hassle with a return). Our trip is not until December (we got the carrier early so Brutus could get acclimated to it). But I will definitely let you know how it goes, I’m very curious to see myself!

]]> By: m-a http://www.dogjaunt.com/2009/08/rolling-in-cabin-airplane-carrier-for-a-small-dog-creature-leisures-pet-pilot-xl/comment-page-1/#comment-483 m-a Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:05:13 +0000 http://www.dogjaunt.com/?p=3473#comment-483 Hi, Kathy! Turns out that I have two blogs, and the Tutto carrier was reviewed on the other one (Pet Carrier Reviews). Here's the link: http://www.pet-carrier-reviews.com/tutto-pet-on-wheels If Brutus can fit into the small Tutto, it would probably be a good choice -- I like the Pet Pilot XL better for Chloe, because she needs the two extra inches in length, but life would be a lot easier with a 17" carrier. Check out the other in-cabin carriers on the site, too, in case another one sounds better to you. And would you let me know which you choose, and what you think of it after your trip? I'd like to know! Hi, Kathy! Turns out that I have two blogs, and the Tutto carrier was reviewed on the other one (Pet Carrier Reviews). Here’s the link: http://www.pet-carrier-reviews.com/tutto-pet-on-wheels
If Brutus can fit into the small Tutto, it would probably be a good choice — I like the Pet Pilot XL better for Chloe, because she needs the two extra inches in length, but life would be a lot easier with a 17″ carrier. Check out the other in-cabin carriers on the site, too, in case another one sounds better to you. And would you let me know which you choose, and what you think of it after your trip? I’d like to know!

]]> By: Kathy http://www.dogjaunt.com/2009/08/rolling-in-cabin-airplane-carrier-for-a-small-dog-creature-leisures-pet-pilot-xl/comment-page-1/#comment-482 Kathy Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:23:17 +0000 http://www.dogjaunt.com/?p=3473#comment-482 Hi, sorry I just re-read my post and realized I left out the maker of the bag I am inquiring about.....the pet on wheels carrier is by Tutto. Hi, sorry I just re-read my post and realized I left out the maker of the bag I am inquiring about…..the pet on wheels carrier is by Tutto.

]]> By: Kathy http://www.dogjaunt.com/2009/08/rolling-in-cabin-airplane-carrier-for-a-small-dog-creature-leisures-pet-pilot-xl/comment-page-1/#comment-481 Kathy Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:20:51 +0000 http://www.dogjaunt.com/?p=3473#comment-481 Hi There, I am taking my dog Brutus on an airline flight for the first time and am trying to pick the best bag from all perspectives (fits under airline seat (we are flying Alaska), comfort for Brutus, not too heavy, well made). I tried him in a couple of the bags at a pet store and he fits pretty well in a "Medium" bag. 18" L x 10.5" W x 10.5 " H. He is 13 lbs. I was not impressed with any of the bags they had but will get one of them if I can't find anything else (Original Sherpa Bag and Deluxe Delta Bag) I was looking on-line at the Pet On Wheels Pet Travel Carrier by Do you know anything about this bag? What would you recommend? The flight will be about 4 hrs long. I am eagerly awaiting your response as I have researched this all day and don't feel like I've really made any progress :( hope you can help :) Thanks, Kathy and Brutus Hi There,

I am taking my dog Brutus on an airline flight for the first time and am trying to pick the best bag from all perspectives (fits under airline seat (we are flying Alaska), comfort for Brutus, not too heavy, well made). I tried him in a couple of the bags at a pet store and he fits pretty well in a “Medium” bag. 18″ L x 10.5″ W x 10.5 ” H. He is 13 lbs. I was not impressed with any of the bags they had but will get one of them if I can’t find anything else (Original Sherpa Bag and Deluxe Delta Bag) I was looking on-line at the Pet On Wheels Pet Travel Carrier by Do you know anything about this bag? What would you recommend? The flight will be about 4 hrs long. I am eagerly awaiting your response as I have researched this all day and don’t feel like I’ve really made any progress :( hope you can help :)

Thanks, Kathy and Brutus

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