is airline accept this crate if no handle on the top of the crate ?
1156928
Yes, a crate this size could not be carried by a single handle anyways. I shipped from DFW to Mexico City with no problems anyways. You may want to check with the airlines you plan to use ahead of time "just in case", they all can vary a bit in their policy.
1156929
The problem is not the handle, but the size of the Pet Porter. Check with your airline and see if they will take one that big. Our dog had to fly on a cargo plane.
1156930
Yes all pet porters are fully airline approved. They don't require a handle and we've had 2 Doberman pups flown in with them.
1156931
I would check with the airline if they specifically call for needing a handle on top of the crate, but I've never heard of one needing a handle on top of the crate.
462281
I don't think so, there's one solid piece that is almost the full length and that has the curved handle part...I believe you can use canes to get on the plane and then they store it but, I'm not completely sure...you can check with your airline. I don't think it counts as your carry on though.
1177793
Yes the crate matches the description and picture. We bought this specifically to fly with for our cat. Worked great and met all the airline requirements. Even comes with stickers to place outside the kennel for the airline.
1265419
Although I do not know if this can be checked on a plane, it does fold up very easily and it has a handle to make it easy to carry. It really does carry like a suitcase. My guess is that it can be checked. It ends up the size of the largest side pieces, plus some width from folding (there is a pic of it folded on the listing). This crate is the best crate ever; quality, convenient to use because of the three doors and the ease of folding and unfolding, plus the price is an absolute steal! The top door makes my life much easier! I will never be without one now.
85253
I have to assume you mean, "can I put this in luggage prior to assembly?" I would say no. The box is pretty big and rather heavy. Unpacking the box releases a whole mess that you don't want to deal with. You might be able to check the box as is with an airline, though.
2169862
Has anyone tried to ship with this crate? A shipping company is telling me that it cannot be used because it's a collapsible crate, but the manufacturer and other reviews are saying that it's IATA approved. I'm confused... Either it is or it is not IATA approved -- why are there different comments?
598783
Yes, it comes with a handle that you snap on. I love these crates...I have four of them and I have made a larger kennel for two animals. I put two of them together each time. They think they died and went to heaven with the extra room.
2021039
Definitely check with the airline. Softsided crates such as the Sherpa are often permitted for small dogs/puppies and cats for under the seat in the cabin. This crate has an aluminum frame that may not work for under the seat. Soft crates are NOT permitted for larger dogs shipped in the cargo area. Those crates need solid sides such as plastic or metal. They must be large enough for the dog to stand up, have food/water dishes, be labelled as containing a live animal, and have ventilation.
152558
I can't say whether this crate is airline approved or not but... in my opinion, it seems much too light in construction to endure everyday routine handling by airline personnel or others. One of my dogs is 15 lbs. and we have a medium size Compass crate. It works for transporting this dog in a car but even that has some limitations as the crate does not have holes at the outside corners for tie downs. Hope this helps.
493179
Sort of...at the back there is a handle. But if you´re asking for a handle like a briefcase on the top, then NO.
130467
You would have to devise your own partition. Nth is crate complies with airline rules to transport dogs in the baggage department. That is how I transported my two golden retrievers from Washington to New Mexico on Delta Airlines. If you are using the crate to restrict a puppy at home you could place a box in the crate to reduce the interior volume.
818818
From what I am aware of it should, most airlines just want your pet to be able to stand and turn around. The bag itself is the size of a small backpack and can be taken as a carry on.
1924686
Yes, mine does have a handle on top and can be used for a carrier with small dogs. This item is very well built and I have been well pleased with it.
1245103
Yes, it does - fits the base of the crate just as the photo shows. Mine also came with a 'backup' second top handle. And I still like mine as well as when it was new!
949765
No. You should look at Petmate sky kennel or Petmate Vari kennel. They are hard plastic. Also check with the airline for their requirements as well. Good Luck!
570310
Indeed you can, only if it is checked at the gate. You will be able to access it at the gate and pick it up wen leaving the aircraft. I would double check with the individual airline
1787084
It needs to have air around the unit, so no hand luggage. I did not fly on my trip.