National Cage Bird Show - 2008
Air Travel Information

Lansing, Michigan

 (Last Updated 5-6-2008)

Available Airports & Airlines 

Lansing, MI

• Continental
• Delta
• US Airways

Detroit, MI – 90 Minutes To Lansing – Shuttle Available

• Air Tran
• Delta
• Northwest
• U.S. Airways

Chicago, IL (O’Hare) – 4 Hours To Lansing

• Continental
• Delta
• Northwest
• U.S. Airways

Airline Baggage (NOT BIRDS) Charges: 

Airline Policies Regarding Birds in the Cabin 

Air Tran allows three pets, including small “domesticated” birds per flight, service animals not included. Reservations must be made in advance at 1-800-AIR-TRAN (1-800-247-8726) or 678-254-7999 for international calls. No health certificate is required. Cost is $65 each way. AIR TRAN DOES NOT ALLOW BIRDS TO BE SHIPPED AS CARGO.  

Continental Airlines will only allow two pets per flight. Reservations for birds must be made in advance, preferably at the time of passenger booking. Only birds in carriers that fit under the seat are allowed. Continental does not require a health certificate. The charge is $80 each way. Continental has 24 hour availability at their Animal Service Desk 800-575-3335 or 281-553-5052. http://www.continental.com/travel/policies/animals/default.asp 

Delta Airlines is the most bird-friendly airline for traveling with birds in the cabin. However, they do have rules and regulations that must be followed including a limitation on the number of animals (including birds) that will be allowed in their flights. Prior reservations are required but not health certificates. The cost is $50 each way. Information can be found at http://www.delta.com/planning_reservations/special_travel_needs/pet_travel_information/

Northwest requires reservations in advance but they can be made online at https://www.nwa.com/cgi-bin/res_info.pro Charge is $80 each way. No health certificate is required. http://www.nwa.com/travel/animals/carryonpets.html  

United Airlines is a very difficult airline to work with when it comes to birds in the cabin. They only permit canaries, finches and parakeets NO PARROTS, COCKATIELS, LOVE BIRDS or other types of birds are allowed. They also severely limit the number of birds PER PERSON to 2 and require advanced reservations for the bird. United charges $80 each way for pets. Information can be found http://www.united.com/page/article/0,6722,51255,00.html 

U.S. Airways allows one small bird per passenger. Reservations must be made in advance by calling 800-428-4322. Charge is $80 each way.  Information can be found at:http://www.usairways.com/awa/content/traveltools/specialneeds/pets.aspx No health certificate is required. U.S. AIRWAYS DOES NOT ALLOW BIRDS TO BE SHIPPED AS CARGO.

Airline Shipping Options (Birds Not in Cabin)

 

Continental Airlines –

• Quick Pak is the expedited service for shipping live animals. Birds are carried on and off the plane by the airline. The cost is $90 each way for a 50 pound crate or less. Continental may charge an additional $20 fuel surcharge. No health certificate is required unless the exhibitor wishes to insure the birds or if they are international shipments. Departing city airports need to be consulted for drop off requirements such as time and location. Space may be limited so reservations should be made in as much advance as possible. 24 hour toll free numbers for reservations or tracking animal shipments are 1-800-575-3335 or 281-553-5052. 

• Cargo Continental's PetSafe program will allow birds traveling as checked baggage. Reservations and tracking are made at 1-800-575-3335 or 281-553-5052. Rates are subject to weight. Birds must arrive at airport at least 2 hours prior to departure. Weather conditions constantly monitored at all points Birds will receive personal handling in climate-controlled vehicles for connections over Continental's hubs when the animal will be exposed to temperatures above 85°F (29.5°C) degrees for more than 45 minutes. No health certificate is required unless the exhibitor wishes to insure the birds or if they are international shipments.

Delta Airlines – 

·        Checked Baggage - You can transport a total of two kennels per flight. Giant-size kennels can only be shipped as air cargo. Additional restrictions apply according to aircraft and class of service. The one-way fee is $100. If you and your bird are making a transfer to another airline, be sure to allow time to claim your animal and re-check it with the connecting airline. For additional information or to arrange to check your pet as baggage, contact Reservations. 

• Cargo - Delta Pet First is designed to address the special needs of all warm-blooded animals shipped without their owner. The following are some guidelines and benefits for our Delta Pet First customers:            Your pet will travel from origin to destination with the same priority as Delta DASH shipments. See Pet Shipping Rates for more information. We recommend that you pre-book all arrangements prior to arrival at the origin facility by calling Pet First at 1-888-SEND-PET (888-736-3738). You will be able to pre-book a maximum of 7 days in advance and a minimum of 1 day of the desired flight.  Upon arrival in the destination city, pets will be delivered to the Delta cargo facility within 60 minutes.

Northwest – 

• Checked Baggage – PriorityPet™ is the name of the program and reservations must be made in advance at http://www.nwa.com/travel/animals/carryonpets.html  Prices:

• Cargo -  Called VIP Service reservations must be made in advance and weight is limited to 100 pounds. Birds may be dropped off at the ticket counter.