Since this has been coming up more often when trying to place ratties in homes that are a long distance from where they are curently, I thought it might be helpful to make a thread with some links to various airlines' pet travel information.

DELTA AIRLINES: http://www.delta.com/planning_reservations/special_travel_needs/pet_travel_information/index.jsp

CONTINENTAL AIRLINES:

http://www.continental.com/web/en-US/content/travel/animals/default.aspx

AMERICAN AIRLINES:

http://www.aa.com/aa/pubcontent/en_US/travelInformation/specialAssistance/travelingWithPets.jsp

NORTHWEST AIRLINES:

http://www.nwa.com/travel/animals/index.html

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES:

*Does not accept animals for travel in any capacity, other than certified assistance animals*

UNITED AIRLINES:

General Information: http://www.united.com/page/article/0,6722,51255,00.html

Specific Cargo Info: http://www.unitedcargo.com/services/SpecAnimals.jsp

U.S. AIRWAYS:

Pets in Cargo Compartment

Tracey,

I work for an airline and if needed I can transport one small rat terrier at no cost.  The dog would have to fit in a carrier under the seat.  I would travel with the dog to meet the foster parents or new owners.  My closest airport is Charlotte Douglas. 

Carmen