50 pound dog
We can't seem to find any airline that can ship Fred, 50 pound English Springer Spaniel, to St Croix. Or St Thomas. We own a vacation home on STX and want to bring him with us when we vacation there. There MUST be a way. Solutions?? Thanks!
@ joconnor
We fly charter from either Fort Lauderdale or Miami every November to St Croix and back in April. Send me an email at rgries98@hotmail.com and we can see if this may work for you.
A friend of mine works for AA. She says the airlines aren't interested in transporting pets as cargo because of the liability and handling issues. Its too much bother to have to worry about them either freezing to death enroute in the cargo hold or dying from heat stroke on the tarmac and there's no profit in it. She says unless it can fit under the seat in a little carrier, you're SOL.
When are you wanting to go down? We’re going to charter a plane to take us & our Great Dane to STT in May.
Posted by: @vicanuckA friend of mine works for AA. She says the airlines aren't interested in transporting pets as cargo because of the liability and handling issues. Its too much bother to have to worry about them either freezing to death enroute in the cargo hold or dying from heat stroke on the tarmac and there's no profit in it. She says unless it can fit under the seat in a little carrier, you're SOL.
With all the lawsuits against airlines when there is a mishap with animal handling it's not surprising that they would choose not to do it any more.
Posted by: @joconnorWe can't seem to find any airline that can ship Fred, 50 pound English Springer Spaniel, to St Croix. Or St Thomas. We own a vacation home on STX and want to bring him with us when we vacation there. There MUST be a way. Solutions?? Thanks!
Use AmeirJet to SJU. From there book Silver to STX.
Have you tried a pet 'relocation' service? Expensive, but we have moved across the world with cats, dogs, parrots, etc.
@joconnor you might be able to pick up our plane on STT & have them fly you home? We’re going once way, Fort Lauderdale to STT in mid-May.
@joconner I just spoke to AA- they dont have any issue with pets as cargo to date? Im making my final move to STT. There were no restrictions on pets in cargo. Am I missing something?
You can find help on the Facebook page " Dog transport off Stx".
All the info you would need is on there!
One option is to research companies that offer pet transport services, as they often have experience with international pet shipping. All paperwork, cages, and care for the pet during transport can be taken care of by these services. You might also take a flight or ferry to Puerto Rico or the nearby US Virgin Island of St. John, where you might find more travel choices. In order to avoid any problems or inconveniences, it is essential to plan ahead and get organized before traveling with a pet. Have fun!
@Kenningtons What did this end up costing you? We are planning on moving to STX later this year and also have a Great Dane that we will be bringing with us.
@LamJoHo
Shoot me an email rgries98@hotmail.com I have information on the whole process including cost. Your time frame may line up with our return this year.
Posted by: @iamjoho@Kenningtons What did this end up costing you? We are planning on moving to STX later this year and also have a Great Dane that we will be bringing with us.
$10,500 for a twin engine plane with 6 seats. They’ll take 3 seats out for the Dane. That’s from Fort Lauderdale to STT.
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