All East Coast Crates exceed airline requirements for approved kennels. They are the safest method to ship your dog;  insuring your dog's safety and making your trip(s) a positive travel experience for both you and your dog is a priority for East Coast Crates. 

One of the problems we have to contend with are the varying rules of different airline carriers when shipping animals. All airlines must meet the basic requirements determined by APHIS and USDA although each airline has specific rules in addition to these basic requirements. 

In addition to the rules about health certificates, temperature embargoes, etc. the airlines have specific and varying rules about the kennels the dogs travel in. Information may change “without prior notification” so it is always best to verify with the carrier prior to travel. 

We strongly suggest that when you book your flight you tell your agent that you want to take your dog along as excess baggage. Know the outside dimensions of your crate. Know the total weight of the crate, the dog and their combined weight. The agent should be able to confirm at this point if your crate will fit through the cargo door. The airline agent may refer to crates by series size (small, medium or large), or may use series dimensions (100, 200 etc.). I suggest using inches - it will save time. 

I also suggest carrying a hard copy of the specific carriers shipping policy each time you fly to minimize any delays during check in. 

Airline Information and website links

• AKC www.akc.org 
  
• USDA www.aphis.usda.gov
  
• American Airlines www.aa.com(Programs, cargo, shipping pets)
  
• Continental Airlines www.continental.com (Programs, programs, specialty shipments, live animal shipments)
  
• United Airlines www.ual.com (Travel support, special needs, pets, traveling with pets)
  
• Delta Airlines www.delta.com (Planning and reservations, special travel needs, pet travel information)
  
• Northwest Airlines www.nwa.com (Travel tools, transporting animals)