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Vienna–Schwechat Airport: our experience flying with a dog
For years, Vienna Airport has been our main jumping off point for most trips. It’s easy for us to reach and has a broad network of connections. For traveling with a…
14 January 2026
Flying with a dog from Slovakia: Bratislava Airport and sensible alternatives
In recent months, the flight network from Bratislava Airport has expanded significantly. At first glance it feels like holiday destinations have become much easier…
31 March 2026
Booking a flight with a dog by phone with Air Europa: our experience
When we bought tickets for our next trip with our dog to South America this year, we quickly realized how much last year’s experience helped. It was still fairly…
16 June 2026
The day before our flight: taking our dog to the vet instead of a calm drive to the airport
Not all the stress of flying with a dog comes down to tickets, the crate, or vet paperwork. Sometimes trouble shows up at the worst possible moment—literally a few…
25 June 2026
In-cabin dog carrier: how to choose the right one
If your dog meets the airline’s weight and size limits, your dog can travel with you in the airplane cabin. In that case, choosing the right carrier is just as…
15 February 2026
Dog crate for the aircraft hold: how to choose the right type and key things to remember
When your dog flies in the aircraft hold, the crate becomes their temporary home. It’s the space where they’ll spend a few hours without your direct supervision.…
15 February 2026
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid, Spain: our experience
So far, we’ve used Madrid’s airport four times—once to fly out to Asunción in Paraguay, once arriving from Santa Cruz in Bolivia, and twice flying in and out of…
21 December 2025
Silvio Pettirossi Airport in Asunción, Paraguay: Our Experience
We flew into Paraguay via Silvio Pettirossi International Airport in Asunción with our dog Ibo. It’s a relatively small, easy to navigate airport where you can get…
21 December 2025
Viru Viru Airport in Santa Cruz, Bolivia: our experience traveling with Ibo
We flew into Viru Viru Airport near Santa Cruz de la Sierra from Asunción with our dog, Ibo. It was a direct flight of roughly two hours, so the journey itself was…
21 December 2025
Flying with a dog: airline rules for the cabin and the baggage hold
Buying your own ticket takes five minutes. Booking a ticket with a dog—that’s a different story. Pet travel rules vary not only between airlines, but also by route,…
14 February 2026
Flying with your dog safely: when a flight makes sense—and when to skip it
When you start looking into flying with a dog, most questions are very practical. If it’s your first time, it’s natural to focus on airline rules, carrier…
18 May 2026
A complete guide to the Canary Islands with a dog
The Canary Islands are one of Europe’s favourite holiday destinations. Going to the Canaries with a dog, however, isn’t the obvious choice and takes more planning…
2 March 2026
Flying with your dog: a complete guide to cabin and hold travel
Heading off to a dream destination but don’t want to leave your dog at home or in a kennel? Bring them along. Flying with a dog can sound mysterious and daunting,…
14 July 2025
Flying with your dog: what to expect if you decide to fly
Even just traveling with a dog—bringing your dog along on holiday or a short trip—is a big shift for both of you. Over time, many owners find that having a dog with…
16 February 2026
When your dog doesn’t make it to your destination: every dog owner’s nightmare—and what to do when it happens
Flying with a dog in the baggage hold is always a bit more stressful than traveling with a dog in the cabin—or without one at all. And while most flights end…
16 February 2026