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Pets on planes

09/14/15
People fly first class, so why not pampered pets? That’s the idea behind the specially designed travel compartments designed for small dogs and cats on select transcontinental American Airlines flights popular with business travelers and entertainment industry VIPs. The pet cabins—two per plane—are at the front of the first-class section of the 17 Airbus 321 […]

Check your suitcase for Chihuahuas

03/06/15
On the TSA Blog each Friday you’ll find a report on the firearms, weapons and other prohibited – and often really strange – things found at airport checkpoints and in checked bags. This week, for example, the TSA found 55 firearms at airport checkpoints. 51 of those firearms were loaded and 13 had rounds chambered. […]

Hotels that roll over for pets

09/28/12
Millions of people consider their pets to be part of the family and take their animals with them when they travel. Hotels have caught on and there are now more than 25,000 “pet-friendly” properties. Some simply put up with you and your pet if you pay a hefty extra fee. Others go all out, offering […]

Beer for dogs: newest hotel amenity

09/13/12
Some travelers choose a hotel for the complimentary continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi. If dogs ruled the world, they might choose a pet-friendly inn where the welcome amenities include a bottle (or two) of dog-friendly beer. Bowser Beer — a malty, non-alcoholic brew that replaces hops with chicken or beef broth — was cooked up […]
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