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Generally speaking, traveling via air with your Chihuahua is easy.
Rather, traveling with your Chihuahua "In-Cabin" is mostly easy.
* International travel rules are much more restrictive! *

I was inspired to publish this page after reading some incorrect information on the AKC website.

For traveling "in-Cabin", underneath the seat in front of you:

• Do NOT sedate your Chihuahua!
• You'll need a Chihuahua-sized carrier, often soft-sided, that will fits underneath the seat in front of you.
• When asked, the reservations desk will offer to charge you... about $80.
• You MAY need a Certified Vet Health Certificate (signed by a Vet within 10 days), showing up-to-date vaccinations. This varies by airline.
• The total number of pets flying ("in cabin" and "as baggage") is often limited per airline or aircraft.

When traveling as "Baggage" (same as cargo):

• Do not sedate your Chihuahua!  If required, get approval from the Vet and airline, FIRST!
• You must use a sturdy Chihuahua-sized carrier approved for airline use.  It must be marked with "live animal" stickers, etc., etc., big white arrows, etc., etc.  Call your airline and get specific requirements.
• Must have a Certified Vet Health Certificate (signed by a Vet within 10 days), showing up-to-date vaccinations.
• Temperatures must be between 45-85°F for the ENTIRE trip.
• Must be less than 12 hours in duration
• There may be "embargoes", dates which pets cannot fly in the cargo hold.  Generally May 15^th - Sep 15^th.
• Overall, shipping as cargo can be a pain in the tuchas and is just not a good idea unless you have no other option.

Pets traveling to Hawaii and the territory of Guam are subject to quarantine.
Pets traveling to the United Kingdom MUST obtain a Pet Travel Scheme Entry from a APHIS accredited veterinarian or Re-entry Certificate from the USDA office in his or her state.