does anyone know of any airlines that will allow an individual to travel (within the states)with the pet in cabin instead of cargo?

big pet or little pet?
i have flown with several that allowed yorkies and such to ride in the cabin in their tiny carriers, as long as it fits under the seat.

i have alwys wondered if the plain isn;t full, can a large dog ride in the cabin.....

Yes thats my problem, Ill be taking a 70 lb shepherd. I sat in a plane that had so much foot room I know she would fit (that was at the front of the plane where the stewardess sits and the front restroom is) I would probably buy a (full) ticket for my dog if I had to, rather than put her below. I have looked up webisites but could never get a straight answer.

i have always believed that if you are willing to pay the price of a ticket for your dog to sit in a seat beside you-that money is money, and they should let you.

But no one listens to me....

instead of trying to find it on a website-can you get a phone number and call the airlines-and explain that well, money is money-you want your dog up front.

if it is safety they are concerned about-can you get one of those harness things that attach to seatbelts.....

I don't believe that large dogs can ride in the cabin unless they are some type of service dog.

I've traveled a fair bit and I've never seen a large dog in the cabin. Always wondered about guide dogs and what happens with them when their owners travel?

I remember Jennifer Coulter was able to take her Toller in the cabin...he's a SAR dog so maybe they make an exception in those cases.

Mallory; thats exactly what I think; and my flawless logic is that my dog

doesnt carry luggage
wont muss the seat or floor
isnt half as noisy as most people on a plane
wont give the crew hell about other passengers/conditions (though I might...)
Maybe if a get her some obedience titles right quick... (Got the first leg but havent bothered. however if they help in situations like that then I just might)

If only I could be declared "emotionally dependent" therefore making her a service dog...
has anyone here heard the joke about the two men who were walking their dogs (one GSD and the other a CHI) when they decided they wanted to go into a restaurant. THe one with the GSD said "lets just say their seeing eye dogs" and proceeded to enter the restaurant. the greeter said "no dogs allowed sir" to which was replyed: "hes a service dog". Next guy dons his sunglasses and starts to walk in when he was stopped by the greeter who informed him of te no dogs policy. "Well, Sir, he's a seeing-eye-dog" the greeter scoffed and said "A chihuahua?" The quick thinking owner started and excaimed " They gave me a Chihuahua!?"

You can take a legitimate service dog in cabin .....

A SAR dog can go as well with advance notice. They typically want you to wear your uniform and have a uniform on the dog. When I have done it(twice), I have taken a letter on team letterhead indicating the reason for the trip as well as all health records and of course the health certificate (A SAR dog can only fly cabin if going on a mission or to a training event, not for vacation)-

I think some airlines have a better reputation for carrying animals in baggage than others.

I can assure you that the legroom is less than you would think. A few hours with your legs over the dog and feet on the bulkhead wall or feeding ice chips to a dog if you hit bad turbulance may make you think it is not all its cracked up to be. Oh and your dog will shed lots of embarrasing hair and unless you buy all seats in the row WILL take up legroom of the adjacent passenger

On the up sides, both of my dogs were remarkably well behaved and pretty much slept through the flight. (Except for when we hit some real bad turbulance over Pittsburgh when I was drinking ginger ale and he was urking)

 Quote: Sarah Morris

I've traveled a fair bit and I've never seen a large dog in the cabin. Always wondered about guide dogs and what happens with them when their owners travel?

I remember Jennifer Coulter was able to take her Toller in the cabin...he's a SAR dog so maybe they make an exception in those cases.

Yes he was only allowed because he is a SAR dog with an approved orginization. Like Nancy said we were both required to be in uniform and it was arranged in advance, id and certifications required. We were reserved the bulkhead seat (front of the plane).

Also as Nancy said you would be surprised how little room there is. For my 40 lbs dog to lay in front of me, just in my seat's space was almost impossible, Lucky for me my husband was flying with me and so my dog's spillover was into my husbands footspace not a stranger who would have to worry about kicking him, or be pissed off or some such thing.

I have also flown my dog in the hold. If the plane is approriate, and the dog is crate trained, it shouldn't be too bad. Not going to say my dog loves it, but totally doable.

Farley on the floor in the bulkhead section:

http://s161.photobucket.com/albums/t214/farwesttoller/?action=view&current=DSC00022.jpg