What to remember when traveling with your canine companion

For the first time in South Africa, passengers can fly with their pups onboard as long as they are in a carry-on bag placed under the seat in front of them.

This is what you need to know:

• To qualify for travel, your dog has to be at least 10 weeks old and weigh no more than eight kilograms in order to fit into a 28cm x 20cm x 45xm carry bag.
• Only a limited number of pets are allowed to travel on selected flights (It’s two dogs per flight for now).
• Dog-owners have to book the service at least 72 hours before the travel date.
•  A dog’s booking costs the same as the fare paid by the accompanying adult.
• Dog-owners must arrive at the airport at least two hours before departure for clearance checks.
• There are dog-friendly zones clearly demarcated on the aircraft and the booking website.
• LIFT hopes to introduce on-board cat travel soon.

For more information, visit lift.co.za