Advice: Paying airline pet fees covers additional hassles for the flight crew, but it won’t get you any frequent flier points.
bag? I’m constantly getting this question from people when I tell them I fly with my dog. People are shocked. Also, if he’s flying, why can’t I earn points for the purchase?”I’ve stopped asking why airlines charge for anything — I just expect to get nickel-and-dimed throughout the booking process.
That’s been the norm since airlines began “unbundling” their offerings in the late 2000s. Instead of selling a ticket that included everything from your passage to your checked bag and meal onboard, they began selling their flight experienceAdvertisement, domestic carriers brought in nearly $5 billion in baggage fees alone in 2018.
Airlines say the reason they specifically charge a pet fee is that bringing a pet onboard involves additional protocols, and more protocols mean more work for the airlines.That’s always going to include additional responsibilities for our crews,” United Airlines spokesperson Charles Hobart says. “They’re going to have to ensure the animals and their carriers meet certain requirements and follow FAA regulations.
Palo Cvik, CEO at the travel media company SmarterTravel, says charging a fee is basically a way of reserving your pet’s spot on board, because airlines limit the number of pets allowed in the cabin on each flight., has flown with his cats on various airlines over the years. He thinks the reason airlines charge a fee is more straightforward.Whether or not you can accrue extra miles for flying with your furry family member depends on the airline.
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