Comments on: Which seat works best with an in-cabin dog? [Virgin America A320] http://www.dogjaunt.com/2010/03/which-seat-works-best-with-an-in-cabin-dog-virgin-america-a320/ Traveling with a small dog Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:35:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Mary-Alice http://www.dogjaunt.com/2010/03/which-seat-works-best-with-an-in-cabin-dog-virgin-america-a320/comment-page-1/#comment-26515 Mary-Alice Mon, 08 Aug 2011 03:45:33 +0000 http://www.dogjaunt.com/?p=5888#comment-26515 Hi, Alex! Sherpa has shortened its large bag to a more manageable 19", which I think would work if you put the carrier front-to-back under the seat. The top of a Sherpa bag isn't terribly flexible, though, so I think you might run into trouble there. If your dog fits in a medium Sherpa, that's always going to be a less anxious choice -- or, as I always suggest, consider a large SturdiProducts carrier (which is the one Chloe uses, and will use on her VA flight tomorrow). Hi, Alex! Sherpa has shortened its large bag to a more manageable 19″, which I think would work if you put the carrier front-to-back under the seat. The top of a Sherpa bag isn’t terribly flexible, though, so I think you might run into trouble there. If your dog fits in a medium Sherpa, that’s always going to be a less anxious choice — or, as I always suggest, consider a large SturdiProducts carrier (which is the one Chloe uses, and will use on her VA flight tomorrow).

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]]> By: Mary-Alice http://www.dogjaunt.com/2010/03/which-seat-works-best-with-an-in-cabin-dog-virgin-america-a320/comment-page-1/#comment-26388 Mary-Alice Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:01:07 +0000 http://www.dogjaunt.com/?p=5888#comment-26388 Hi, Kim! Thanks so much! We've used Chloe's large SturdiBag on our Virgin America flights very comfortably -- the post about VA's under-seat spaces (http://www.dogjaunt.com/2010/03/which-seat-works-best-with-an-in-cabin-dog-virgin-america-a320/ ) was written when we were using her Sleepypod Air carrier. On more recent trips, we've used the SturdiBag, and it's worked well. Let us know how the trip goes! Hi, Kim! Thanks so much! We’ve used Chloe’s large SturdiBag on our Virgin America flights very comfortably — the post about VA’s under-seat spaces (http://www.dogjaunt.com/2010/03/which-seat-works-best-with-an-in-cabin-dog-virgin-america-a320/ ) was written when we were using her Sleepypod Air carrier. On more recent trips, we’ve used the SturdiBag, and it’s worked well. Let us know how the trip goes!

]]> By: KIm http://www.dogjaunt.com/2010/03/which-seat-works-best-with-an-in-cabin-dog-virgin-america-a320/comment-page-1/#comment-26298 KIm Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:01:26 +0000 http://www.dogjaunt.com/?p=5888#comment-26298 A fantastic site! I can't thank you enough for all the great info. This is the first time I'll be flying to LA from NY with my precious 20 mo. old Maltese, Maximus. True to his name, he is a big boy for a Maltese, weighing in at 9.5lbs,11"H, 15"L. Like the previous poster, I intended to use the Sherpa M delux, but having read your blog, I'm inclined to purchase the L Sturdi-bag, especially for the added height among other features. I am just a bit anxious about the 8.5 under seat height and how he will take to a long flight. He really hasn't spent much time in a carrier, although I've been following your instructions for preparing Maximus. I did notice that you mentioned Virgin does not say anything specific about putting the carrier on the lap and to give it a try. Again, thanks for all the wonderful advice. A fantastic site! I can’t thank you enough for all the great info. This is the first time I’ll be flying to LA from NY with my precious 20 mo. old Maltese, Maximus. True to his name, he is a big boy for a Maltese, weighing in at 9.5lbs,11″H, 15″L. Like the previous poster, I intended to use the Sherpa M delux, but having read your blog, I’m inclined to purchase the L Sturdi-bag, especially for the added height among other features. I am just a bit anxious about the 8.5 under seat height and how he will take to a long flight. He really hasn’t spent much time in a carrier, although I’ve been following your instructions for preparing Maximus. I did notice that you mentioned Virgin does not say anything specific about putting the carrier on the lap and to give it a try. Again, thanks for all the wonderful advice.

]]> By: Mary-Alice http://www.dogjaunt.com/2010/03/which-seat-works-best-with-an-in-cabin-dog-virgin-america-a320/comment-page-1/#comment-25665 Mary-Alice Mon, 04 Jul 2011 22:38:11 +0000 http://www.dogjaunt.com/?p=5888#comment-25665 Hi, Cathy! I realize only now that your flight was...yesterday, darnit. I do hope it went well. If I had responded in time, I would have told you that your medium Sherpa bag will work beautifully, and that VA has never weighed Chloe. She actually travels in a large SturdiBag carrier, which is considerably larger (but also more flexible) than the medium Sherpa. It has always worked for her, but it is larger than most official maximums, so if you are risk averse and your dog fits in a medium Sherpa, I'd stick with that. I'm so sorry to have answered this too late to be of help. Hi, Cathy! I realize only now that your flight was…yesterday, darnit. I do hope it went well. If I had responded in time, I would have told you that your medium Sherpa bag will work beautifully, and that VA has never weighed Chloe. She actually travels in a large SturdiBag carrier, which is considerably larger (but also more flexible) than the medium Sherpa. It has always worked for her, but it is larger than most official maximums, so if you are risk averse and your dog fits in a medium Sherpa, I’d stick with that. I’m so sorry to have answered this too late to be of help.

]]> By: Cathy http://www.dogjaunt.com/2010/03/which-seat-works-best-with-an-in-cabin-dog-virgin-america-a320/comment-page-1/#comment-25476 Cathy Sun, 26 Jun 2011 05:42:28 +0000 http://www.dogjaunt.com/?p=5888#comment-25476 Hi! I really appreciate all of the info on your site! We are flying from SFO to BOS next Sunday and are bringing our min pin. This is our first time flying with him, but would hate the idea of leaving him! Anyway, we have the medium sized sherpa, but it is mostly for the cats. What did you put your dog in for your Virgin flight? That is who we are flying and I just want to make sure that he has as much room as he can get. Also, have you ever had an issue with weight? Our dog is 19 lbs, and with carrier will be slightly over the 20 lb max, but we are taking the risk. Thanks so much!! Cathy Hi! I really appreciate all of the info on your site! We are flying from SFO to BOS next Sunday and are bringing our min pin. This is our first time flying with him, but would hate the idea of leaving him! Anyway, we have the medium sized sherpa, but it is mostly for the cats. What did you put your dog in for your Virgin flight? That is who we are flying and I just want to make sure that he has as much room as he can get.

Also, have you ever had an issue with weight? Our dog is 19 lbs, and with carrier will be slightly over the 20 lb max, but we are taking the risk.

Thanks so much!!

Cathy

]]> By: m-a http://www.dogjaunt.com/2010/03/which-seat-works-best-with-an-in-cabin-dog-virgin-america-a320/comment-page-1/#comment-1500 m-a Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:00:45 +0000 http://www.dogjaunt.com/?p=5888#comment-1500 Thanks, Michele! I agree about traveling with cats -- we've only taken our cat Otto in-cabin once, to relocate him from Ohio to Seattle. I wish, however, we'd done the same when we relocated several years ago -- we had our two cats shipped up to us by a relocation service, and the trip in the cargo area shattered them. If we have to do it again, they'll come in-cabin with us, or we'll drive. Never, never the cargo area again. Thanks, Michele! I agree about traveling with cats — we’ve only taken our cat Otto in-cabin once, to relocate him from Ohio to Seattle. I wish, however, we’d done the same when we relocated several years ago — we had our two cats shipped up to us by a relocation service, and the trip in the cargo area shattered them. If we have to do it again, they’ll come in-cabin with us, or we’ll drive. Never, never the cargo area again.

]]> By: m-a http://www.dogjaunt.com/2010/03/which-seat-works-best-with-an-in-cabin-dog-virgin-america-a320/comment-page-1/#comment-1499 m-a Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:57:26 +0000 http://www.dogjaunt.com/?p=5888#comment-1499 You're welcome, Ruby's Raiser -- and I'm loving your site! Reading about how you coped with the disco ball was inspirational. You’re welcome, Ruby’s Raiser — and I’m loving your site! Reading about how you coped with the disco ball was inspirational.

]]> By: Michele http://www.dogjaunt.com/2010/03/which-seat-works-best-with-an-in-cabin-dog-virgin-america-a320/comment-page-1/#comment-1498 Michele Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:19:24 +0000 http://www.dogjaunt.com/?p=5888#comment-1498 Great advice. I would think that this would apply to flying with a cat too, since the size can be similar. I don't recommend taking cats on trips because they are territorial and prefer staying home. However, if you are relocating, this is good to know. Great advice. I would think that this would apply to flying with a cat too, since the size can be similar. I don’t recommend taking cats on trips because they are territorial and prefer staying home. However, if you are relocating, this is good to know.

]]> By: Ruby's Raiser http://www.dogjaunt.com/2010/03/which-seat-works-best-with-an-in-cabin-dog-virgin-america-a320/comment-page-1/#comment-1497 Ruby's Raiser Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:08:53 +0000 http://www.dogjaunt.com/?p=5888#comment-1497 Great info for those of us who raise service puppies. Thank you! Great info for those of us who raise service puppies. Thank you!

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