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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. →

Airports are stressful places. So pet this dog.

11/19/14

27 airports – so far – have organized therapy dog programs on site to help passengers and employees deal with the stress of modern day travel. The trend began back in 2001 at Mineta San Jose International Airport and now Los Angeles International Airport, Miami International Airport, San Francisco International Airport and many others have →

May I take my pony on the plane?

10/17/14

The TSA has a handy “Can I bring my … through the security checkpoint” tool on its website which makes it clear that ice hockey sticks, field hockey sticks and “sports equipment that can be used as a bludgeon (such as bats and clubs) is prohibited in the cabin of the plane and must be →

Miss Spot? Check into a hotel with a loaner pet

07/06/14

Miss Spot? Check into a hotel with a loaner pet →

Pets

Traveling with pets: WestJet’s “Furry Family” plan a winner

03/31/13

For those who don’t want to leave their pets at home, WestJet has introduced a new “Furry Family” plan easing restrictions on pets in the cabin. →

Fun Stuff

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 →

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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 →