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Relocating or Traveling to Hawaii
If you are relocating or traveling to Hawaii with your pets, you have come to the right place! Dogtravel Company is the only members only travel club that allows you and your pup to travel to Hawaii side by side.
Your pup will NEVER see the inside of a cargo hold! They will never be subject to extreme changes in temperatures, they will never be subject to the loud noise, darkness, or noxious jet fuel fumes that woft into the cargo hold. They won't be subject to air pressure changes required to keep the plane in the air! Ever open your suitcase after you retrieved it off the baggage carousel, only to find that your lotion or shampoo has exploded all over the inside of your luggage? The airlines say the cargo hold is pressurized, and most are, but they don't mention that the pressure needs to be changed to keep the plane in the air!
What are the health requirements for our pet if we are traveling to Hawaii?
If you are planning a trip to Hawaii with your pet please carefully read the following information about Hawaii's Quarantine Laws. Hawaii is a rabies free territory and they have very strict requirements for bringing pets into Hawaii.
In addition to having a dog, I also have a cat and we are relocating to Hawaii. Can I travel with my cat with Dogtravel Company?
Dogtravel Company may grant special permission to families relocating to or from Hawaii who have cats. If permission is given, the cat must remain in a carrier at all times, and must travel under the seat in front of the owner. Owners must realize that they are putting a cat on a plane full of dogs. Many of these dogs may never have been around cats before and may be curious or not so "cat savvy". This may cause additional stress to your cat.
How many pets can I travel with?
Human passengers traveling with Dogtravel Company are allowed to bring no more than 2 pets per human. We are going on the assumption that you have 2 hands - one per leash (or in special circumstances 1 leash and 1 carrier per hand). All pets must remain under their owners control all all times. This means that dogs must remain on leash and attached to their owners throughout the travel process, unless safety harnessed into their seat on the airplane.
I have a dog (or cat) with a smushed nose / short nose (boxer, bull dog, pug, lhaso apso, pekinise, chin, chow chow, etc), are there any dangers with flying with my pet?
Dogtravel Company requires all dogs (and cats) to have a completed health certificate prior to traveling. If you have a bracycephalic pet (dog or cat), your pet is at greater risk to heat stroke, or respiratory problems. Find out more about Bracycephalic dogs by clicking here. Dogtravel Company recommends you speak with your vet about your bracycephalic pet and get the ok from your vet that your pet is healthy to travel by air.
We are relocating to Hawaii. Does Dogtravel Company offer one-way flights?
Yes if you are flying one way we can accommodate you and your party.
How much does it cost to fly to Hawaii with Dogtravel Company?
The answer to this question is "It depends". As a travel club we can provide our members with a variety of opportunities, from first class star treatment to coach-class travel. We can accommodate groups as small as 4 passengers on a private plane, on up to larger groups of up to 125+ passengers. The more passengers we have traveling the lower the cost.
We have developed the Dogtravel Company Forums as a place for our members to gather and build groups of travelers going to the same location, reducing the cost of travel per passenger.
Pricing is dependent upon the departure airport, arrival airport, Dates of travel, total number of passengers flying, aircraft requested, and amenities requested by the members on board. For larger groups of 75+ passengers pricing can be under $1000 per passenger. For groups over 100 passenger the price is even lower. For smaller groups of 20 passengers, pricing can be from $1800. Private jets can also be provided for those who require them for smaller groups.
All pricing provided is approximate pricing and can vary based on dates of travel, total # of passengers in your party, departure and arrival airport fees, international fees, fuel surcharges, members' personal catering requests, and other amenitites members may require on board.
From time to time we also have available Hawaii Open Leg Flights when members are traveling one way, or we have to reposition aircraft.
How do I get an exact quote?
All Dogtravel members are able to get quotes from the flight office. To get a quote, members can provide the following information:
- Member ID #
- Departure Date
- Departure Airport
- Arrival Airport
- Return Date
- Total # of passengers traveling (Dogs & Humans are both considered passengers)
I'm not a member yet. How do I join so I can get a quote?
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ATTENTION: If you are the owner of a short-nosed dog, please keep reading: Short-nosed or brachycephalic dogs include: Boxers, Boston Terriers, Bull Dogs, French Bull Dogs, Pugs, Puggles, Lhaso Apsos, Pit Bulls, Mastiffs, Chow Chows, Shar Peis, Chins, Japanese Spaniels, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Shih Tzus, English Toy Spaniels, Staffordshire Terriers, Brussels Griffon, Pekanese and other dogs with short-noses, or squshed faces either full breed or mixed breed.Bracycephalic breed dogs should get approval from a vet before traveling. These breeds are especially prone to heat stroke and breathing problems when exposed to stress or extreme temperatures, more so than any other dogs. Please read more...