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Actually it's entirely about temperature and has nothing to do with rabies. Please check previous extensive threads here on this subject. "Short-nosed" breeds have breathing difficulties at high temps, and airlines do not want to be liable for delivering sick or dead pets.
Yes, Hawai'i's 120 day rabies quarantine rules apply, but they have nothing to do with the airline's individual policies about what animals they will transport and under what conditions.
Correct, they don't air condition the aircarft because at crusing altitude, you would freeze, so heaters are turned on. The concern of the temp is when the aircraft is on the ground and the animal is in transit between terminals. Those are hard to control.
What cargo only flight from LA are you referring to?
I was worried that a layover would just delay my dog from going to the bathroom. I didn't think the airline personnel let your dog out during the layover and I would imagine the ground temps during the layover are warmer too than in the air.
See Joile's post.
If making connections, book 2 segments so you can retrieve the animal from one airline, have a hour or so betwen next checkin and let the poor beast pee.
Actually it's entirely about temperature and has nothing to do with rabies. Please check previous extensive threads here on this subject. "Short-nosed" breeds have breathing difficulties at high temps, and airlines do not want to be liable for delivering sick or dead pets.
Yes, Hawai'i's 120 day rabies quarantine rules apply, but they have nothing to do with the airline's individual policies about what animals they will transport and under what conditions.
Reminds me of the Arabian proverb, "The camel's run off and you're worried about the rope".
It doesn't matter why the airlines have the restriction, or why Hawaii has a quarantine law.
The OP probably isn't interested in treating the dog for an airplane ride, but does want to have the dog available as a pet while there on vacation.
I'm pointing out the quarantine law in case the OP does find an airline which will take the dog, and then have to say, "NOW you tell me" on arrival. (I would hope he/she'd be informed before taking the dog, but considering that one airline failed to mention the quarantine already...)
The combination of Hawaii's quarantine law and the temperature restrictions make bringing a pet to the Islands a daunting exercise at best, a nightmare at worst.
It isn't the responsibility of the airline to inform a flier about the quarantine restrictions. They have to collect the paperwork (health certificate) and fly the critter. Their responsibility begins and ends there.
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