What is Dogtravel Company?
Dogtravel Company is the world’s first full service travel club for dog lovers. We provide the following services to our members:
- Access to view and book dog friendly in-cabin flights for dogs of all sizes
- Access to view and book dog friendly on-board train service
- Access to exclusive member’s only discounts at dog friendly hotels, B&B’s and resorts
- Access to members-only discounts on dog friendly car rentals
Does my dog really get to sit next to me during my whole trip?
Yes! Absolutely! We are the only travel club where no matter how you travel, your dog will be right next to you. On planes and trains your pup will get his or her own seat and will have his or her very own special safety harness to keep them safe and secure while traveling on Dogtravel Flights or Trains.
How does it work?
Once you have joined and become a member, you have access to the Dogtravel Company Members-Only Portal where you can view and book available travel. You will also have access to your own Member Services Specialist and the Dogtravel Flight Office where you can also obtain quotes for your travel and book private or group dog friendly travel to anywhere in the world. All travelers must be Dogtravel members. All of our travel is 100% dog friendly. Your dog will NEVER travel in cargo. In fact your dog will be by your side during your entire trip (except for a short visit with TSA agents when going through security before flights and train service). If you travel by air or train, your dog will be sitting in the seat next to you.
How much does Membership Cost?
A basic annual membership is just $29.99. Your membership dues give you access to view and book all travel options including flights, trains, hotels, vacation packages, and car rentals. You'll also have access to the Dogtravel Company travel store. Members also have access to the Flight Office and can book private travel.
How often are flights and train travel scheduled?
As often as our members want them to be. All travel through the Dogtravel Company is member driven. Whether you are traveling privately or with a group, when you book your travel, just let your Dogtravel Member Services Representative know the date & time you want to depart, the date and time you want to return, the locations you want to depart from and return to, and the total # of passengers in your party. Your first class flight or train travel is customized to your or your party's needs.
Where can we travel to?
Dogtravel can provide members with dog friendly flights between any 2 airports in the world. As long as there is an airport there with a run way big enough for the aircraft you need, we can help you get there. Train service is limited to where there are train tracks!
Are you an airline?
Dogtravel Company is a lot of things, but we are not an airline! We also are not a train line. We provide private Dogtravel flight and train travel service to our members.
What Commercial Airlines do you use?
Dogtravel Company does not use commercial airlines at this time. Like you, we were hard pressed to find a commercial airline that would allow a 110lb Great Dane in the cabin of the plane. This is why we started the Dogtravel Company & the Dogtravel Club. All of our flights (and train service) are private Dogtravel charters made available only to our members.
Are the aircraft inspected and are the pilots certified?
Absolutely! The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) have very strict regulations and certifications that all aircraft and pilots must follow. Flights available to Dogtravel Club members are no exception. In fact Dogtravel Club flights go above and beyond the government requirements and the operators we use are all ARG/US certified, having successfully completed the ARG/US Audit process.
Do we have to go through Security and do the same rules apply about liquids on board apply?
Yes. All flight passengers are required to go through TSA Security screens just like any other passenger. More often than not these security screenings are done in an area away from the main security area of the airport. Often they are done near baggage claim or in a private terminal area. During this time your dog will be lead about 10 feet away from you so that the TSA agents can pat your dog down and check your dog with the wand. They may also want to walk your dog through an x-ray machine. Please be aware that your dog must be well behaved during this process or they will not be allowed to fly in the cabin of the plane. Please review the Dogtravel Company Rules & Regulations.
Also please bear in mind that all passengers, even Dogtravel Club Members, must comply with TSA guidelines. You are not allowed to bring on any more than 3oz of any liquid into the cabin of the plane. Beverages will be provided for you and your pup(s) on board.
How much does Travel cost?
Unfortunately this is not a simple answer. Since all travel is first class, member driven and on-demand, there are a number of variables that get factored in the determination of the cost of your flight. Variables include departure and arrival airport fees, size of aircraft needed, number of days between your departure and return flight or train travel, or if it’s a one way trip, whether or not we can fill the plane or train to get it back to it’s home base, amenities wanted on board, catering, fuel charges and the size of your group traveling. All travel
If you have a large group traveling with you, your trip will be more cost effective. Although there are many members who prefer to travel with their own private parties, there are also a number of members who prefer to open their travel plans up to other members and form groups and effectively “ride share” to help keep costs as low as possible.
As an example, a full Dogtravel Member Group Flight (175 passengers) on a Boeing 737 from Los Angeles to New York City round trip can run as low as $789/passenger ($394.50 each way), where we have had members travel privately with their own party of 8 (and private catering) where that same flight from the same airports cost $7500/ passenger ($3750 each way).
As another example, a full Dogtravel Member group Flight (175 passengers) on a Boeing 737 from New York City to Miami round trip can run as low as $651/ passenger ($325 each way), where that same flight on a 6 passenger flight from the same airports can cost $4600 ($2300 each way).
You are welcome to review some of the sample pricing of past flights Dogtravel Club members have taken. You are also welcome to review sample pricing for train travel.
Is there a limit to how many dogs I can travel with?
Since most of us of us only have 2 hands, and owners must maintain complete control over their dogs at all times while taking part on any Dogtravel flights or train travel, we've limited the number of dogs a member can travel with at any one time, to just 2 dogs, one for each hand. For members who have more than 2 dogs, like our founder, we suggest travelling with a companion. Another option members have is to hire a Dogtravel Dog Nanny to travel with you and help care for your additional pups.
Can you provide travel for Dog Clubs?
Absolutely! We can provide travel by air or train for dog clubs, just let us know the total number of passengers traveling and your departure point, arrival point and departure and return dates and we’ll take care of the rest!
If we are traveling to Hawaii with Dogtravel Company, are our dogs allowed to travel in the cabin of the plane?
Yes! Of course they are! However, once you land you and your dog will immediately meet with one of the Hawaii State Vets. It is absolutely imperative that you have reviewed and follow the Hawaii Animal Quarantine Laws to a “T” or your dog will have to remain in quarantine at the Airport for up to 3 months (120 days). Information about the Hawaii Quarantine Laws and Direct Release programs can be found at http://hawaii.gov/hdoa/ai/aqs/info . If you are relocating to
Learn more about traveling to Hawaii with Dogtravel Company.
If we are traveling to
Absolutely. Dogtravel Company can arrange for a State vet to meet you once your flight lands on the island. You will still be responsible for ensuring your dog’s paperwork is in complete compliance with the state laws and regulations for direct release, or you will be responsible for getting your dog over to the Hawaii Quarantine facilities at the
Will Dogtravel Company consider pets other than Dogs on board?
Under very special circumstances, Dogtravel reserves the right to permit pets other than Dogs on Dogtravel flights or trains.
Can we travel to
Dogtravel Company has received a number of requests to provide travel by ship to
Once I become a Member, how can I see and book travel?
Dogtravel Company members can login to the Members-Only portal and view and book available travel. Members can book private travel, group travel, or book travel with other members. Join Now!