Building An Authoritative Travel Blog

Authoritative blogs seem all the rage at the moment but what exactly is an " Authoritative Travel Blog ?" Well my understanding of the matter is it is a blog that is not only very informative to the readers but that the information comes from authoritative type people in connection with what they are writing about.

Hopefully my articles below will give an insight on travel and travel related experiences from all over the world from many authoritative writers as they have been there and done that.

Articles will be and are published often and this means current travel experiences and up to date places to visit. If you have also visited these places or wish to comment then please do so remembering this blog is intended to family orientated visitors so please be respectful.

I have seen many fears raised through my article site and feel that any traveller today that, for one reason or another, decides against travel insurance then they are possibly being a little short sighted. We do not want our boats to sink but are happy to carry life rafts. travel insurance is a similar idea. We do not wish to ever claim on it but if things go wrong as they sometimes do it is a benifit to have the insurance.

Monday, December 1, 2008

Air Travel Resources - Flying With Pets

By Tanja Martens

When it comes to air travel, a large number of people affected daily heaven. People fly from all different reasons. Some people have to make a business trip, others are visiting friends or relatives, others are on vacation, and some are making a cross country forward. If you are moving, there is a good chance that you may have to take your pet with you. If this is the case, you will find that you are subject to a whole new set of rules for air travel. Before leaving for the airport with your pet or pets in tow, we recommend formularize with those standards.

The first step to travel in the air, with a pet is to make sure they are still allowed. Some animals are allowed to be on airplanes, but that does not mean that all airlines will allow it. If you plan to travel with your pet, you should inform your airline that information from the outset. This is vital because not all airlines will allow you to save an animal on board. Therefore, if you do not check with your airline before heading to the airport, you may be unable to board your flight.

When traveling with a pet, you will need to keep that pet contained. That means that if you are traveling with an animal, such as a dog or a cat, that animal will likely need to be in a carrier. When purchasing an animal carrier, it is important to know that not all carriers are permitted on board. If you will be keeping your animal in the cabin with you, as opposed to having your animal treated as checked baggage, you will need to make sure that your pet carrier will not negatively affect other passengers. Your pet carrier must not block aisle ways or encroach on other passenger's seating spaces. In addition to these general rules and restrictions, you may find that each airline has their own set of pet carrier rules.

Almost all airlines require that your pets have the proper documentation for its admission into their planes. They most commonly include information on the health of their pets. Most airlines require that your pet be subjected to a medical evaluation before being transported by air. This information is not only used to ensure that the animal is healthy enough to fly, but is also used to ensure that they are adequately protected by the vaccine. Proper vaccination not only protects your pet, but other passengers and airline staff.

Once you have received permission from the company that you want to fly out of five purchased the equipment, and obtained the proper health checks for your pet, you should wait until your day of travel. That day, you can arrive at the airport a little earlier than recommended. This will help to ensure that you can recover quickly a problem without having to miss your flight should one arise.

When you and your pet arrival at the airport, whether at the beginning or not, you will both be required to pass through airport security. Your animal will be required to pass through a metal detector, like everyone else. If you use an animal carrier, it is also likely that your pet carrier will be presented for consideration. This review includes most often being sent if the x-ray machine with your carry on baggage, but it is important to note that your pet will not have to go through the x-ray machine, metal detector should be sufficient.

As mentioned earlier, not all airlines allow their passengers to fly with their pets, even in the cabin or below deck. Therefore it is advised that you determine whether your pet can fly with you soon. In addition to air travel different standards, it is also possible that some airlines charge fees for passengers of pets. In the event that you are charged, you will be notified of this post soon.

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