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Flying the Friendly Skies

Your tiny dog is lucky enough to be able to fit under the airlineseat in front of you and you have acquired just the right, fashionable dog carrier to satisfy the most sophisticated fashion pooch. Because you would not dream of leaving Fido behind, you have investigated which airlines are Fido-friendly and perused guidelines and restrictions to make sure your flying experience is a positive one. You have also gotten a clean bill of health from your veterinarian stating your best friend is fit for flight.

But before you take-off, here are some of the latest travel trends: Some pets fetch. Yours can fly and earn free travel! Midwest Airlines Premier Pet Program is the first of its kind to offer frequent flying pets the opportunity to earn free travel.

Pets can fly free two different ways:
• For every three paid roundtrips (or six paid one-way trips) that they fly with their owners, they earn one free roundtrip.
• Owners who are Midwest Miles members can earn a free roundtrip for their pets by redeeming 15,000 Midwest Miles. www.midwestairlines.com

Pooch Onboard Virgin Atlantic
Beginning January 2005, all pets traveling aboard Virgin Atlantic will receive a “Welcome On-Board” pack detailing their travel arrangements. UK 08450-701-701, US 1-800-828-6822, www.virgin-atlantic.com

Puppy Travel
More than regular travel agents they are PET TRAVEL AGENTS. They use TLC & professional experience to assist animal travel around the world. Whether it is a trip to visit family with your pet, a getaway vacation with your pet, or a pet transfer across the sea, they are the experts! www.puppytravel.com. contact@puppytravel.com. 877-261-3555

As of this writing, the following airlines allow pets:
American Airlines - www.aa.com
Continental - www.continental.com
Delta - www.delta.com
Midwest Airlines - www.midwestairlines.com
Northwest Airlines - www.nwa.com
US Airways - www.usairways.com
United Airlines - www.united.com
Virgin Atlantic - www.virgin-atlantic.com

Fido Friendly is the only magazine dedicated to the travel lifestyle of man’s best friend. Each quarter, our editorial includes hotel, city and state reviews. Join the Fido Friendly Travel Club and receive discounts on affiliate hotels, products and services along with a one year subscription to Fido Friendly magazine. www.fidofriendly.com. www.fidofriendlytravelclub.com. Call 888-881-5861 to subscribe.