How to Book Pet Transport When You’re Also Flying with Kids

How to Book Pet Transport when Also Flying with Kids: A Parent’s Guide to Stress-Free Planning

Traveling with children and pets requires extra planning, patience, and flexibility. But with the right support, you don’t have to choose between bringing your furry friend and having a smooth trip. Here's how to make the experience easier on everyone.

1. Start Planning as Soon as You Can

The earlier you begin organizing your travel, the better. Airlines have limited spots for pets in-cabin or as checked baggage, and reputable ground transport providers like PetCommute can book up quickly—especially during busy seasons.

💡 Tip: Once you know your travel dates, begin making arrangements for both your kids and your pet right away.

2. Choose How Your Pet Will Travel

Your pet can join the journey in one of two ways:

• In-Cabin: If your pet meets your airline’s size and weight requirements, they may be allowed to travel in-cabin in an approved carrier.

• Checked Pet Transport: For pets that are too large to fly in-cabin but are still airline-approved, they can travel in the cargo area as checked baggage.

• Ground Transport: If flying isn’t the best option for your pet—or isn’t allowed by your airline—we offer ground transport that’s safe, climate-controlled, and completely pet-focused.

At PetCommute, we specialize in both checked pet transport and ground transport, so you have flexible options based on what works best for your family.

3. Let Professionals Handle the Pet Side

Traveling with kids means you already have your hands full. That’s where we come in. With PetCommute, you can count on experienced, compassionate handlers who treat your pet like family. Whether your pet is flying or taking the scenic ground route, we coordinate every detail to ensure a safe and comfortable journey.

4. Coordinate Schedules for Smooth Travel

Our team works with you to align your pet’s itinerary with your own. Whether your pet travels before, during, or after your family’s flight, we’ll help make the timing seamless and stress-free.

✔️ Pro Tip: Share your flight info and destination contact details when booking—it helps us plan the smoothest route for your pet.

5. Prep Your Pet Like You Prep Your Kids

Just like you would with your children, it’s important to prepare your pet for the journey:

• Schedule a vet visit to ensure they’re healthy and travel-ready.

• Pack essentials like food, meds, and comfort items.

• Make sure your pet is microchipped and wearing an ID tag.

  
  

6. Stay Organized with a Travel Checklist

Keeping everything in one place can reduce last-minute stress. Here’s a quick checklist to help:

• Kids: snacks, games, comfort items

• Pets: leash, carrier, food, documents

• Everyone: IDs, boarding passes, travel contacts

  
  

7. Travel Easier with PetCommute

At PetCommute, we understand the challenges of booking pet transport when flying with kids. That’s why we go the extra mile to make pet transportation safe, simple, and worry-free.

Let us take care of your pet’s journey- so you can focus on enjoying yours.