National Cage Bird Show - 2008
Air Travel Information

Lansing, Michigan

 (Last Updated 10/09/2008)

Available Airports & Airlines 

Lansing, MI

Detroit, MI – 90 Minutes To Lansing – Shuttle Available

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

Airline Baggage (NOT BIRDS) Charges: 

  * Check airline baggage policy as cost depends on date of purchase. 

Airline Baggage Policy Information:  

Air Tran: http://www.airtran.com/policies/carry-on_checked.aspx

American Airlines: http://www.aa.com/aa/i18nForward.do?p=/travelInformation/baggage/main.jsp&anchorEvent=false

Continental Airlines: http://www.continental.com/web/en-US/content/travel/baggage/default.aspx

Delta: http://www.delta.com/traveling_checkin/baggage/baggage_allowance/index.jsp#checked

Northwest:  http://www.nwa.com/travel/luggage/checked.html#freeluggage

United: http://www.united.com/page/article/0,6722,52481,00.html

US Air: http://www.usairways.com/awa/content/traveltools/baggage/baggagepolicies.aspx

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.

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.  

Northwest –