We are coming to OSAN our RTLTD is June 08, we are bringing our third child Luckie-Jo (Boston-Terrier), I have a few quick questions out there. I have read that there is a possibility that he may not be able to travel during the summer months. Does anyone know anything about this. I thought that most cargo hold areas are climate controlled, but I could be dead wrong because I have NEVER been overseas or flown w/ an animal. I NEED any advice out there on the BEST kennels for him to make this the best experience for him. It is going to be hard on him and me. I have also been told by folks that he cannot make the direct flight because it is too long, does anyone know if this is true?? My biggest fear is something happening to him as I said he is our third child as corny as it sounds. Also, does anyone know do they sell Science Diet dog food any where around the OSAN area or in the BX? They sell it at our BX here so I thought just maybe I might get lucky there. Thxs to whoever out there can help me!

I have no idea about dogs, but we brought our cat over with us when we moved in July of 06 and had no problems. We flew United and had 4 different flights (two to Hawaii where we stayed the weekend and then two more onto Korea) and didn't have a problem with getting on on any of them. She flew in the cargo hold the whole time and and they ground crews took care of switching her onto each flight. The flight attendents on the plane would let us know that she had been boarded before we took off.

I would talk with the airlines you will be flying and see what their regulations are and what the recommend you do. Good luck!

The BX at Osan sells the Science Diet dog and cat food but the commissary does not.

The cargo areas are climate controlled. I was told by the airline that they are worried about the temp. because they never know just how long your pet might have to sit out on the tarmac before they are loaded onto the plane.

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Thanks so much you sure eased my mind a alot. I will try what different airlinesand have to say. I just want everything to go smoothly, ya know? I will be with my 2 boys and him and I know there will be some hiccups a long they way but I am trying to find my way around them now.

I appreciate your advice as well. I will check with the airlines. Thanks a bunch!

We brought our Shih-Tzu in November 07'. They don't allow you to leave food in the kennel and only allow some ice in the dish. Needless to say she was freaked out when we got to Inchon and had to pee bad. Getting her used to the kennel a couple days prior for 6-10 hours a day helped a little. I remember reading something about certain breeds of dogs, particularly snub nosed breeds (pug, terriers, pekingese, bulldogs, ect..) that have difficulty breathing in cargo areas during the summer months. I guess it gets pretty warm in the cargo area. I always thought that a higher elevations it was cooler, especially at 30K feet. Then what do I know about atmosphere stuff. Hope this helps!

I appreciate the information. I know he will have a tough time no matter what. He has never been away from us ever. I just keep telling myself we can all do it and it is just one day! There are many before before us that have done it too! Thank you!

The toughest thing was worrying about her the whole 11+ hours. You can ask the flight attendants to check on your pet. If you are flying in early June I think you'll be alright, July and August are the muggy hot months.

I made the trip from Baltimore to Seoul at the end of Febuary with a Belgian Malinois and a beagle. The Mal had to fly as checked baggage and the beagle flew in cabin. By the time it was all said and done, the Mal had to hold it for 23 hours and the beagle 22.

Both legs (BWI to ATL, then ATL to Seoul) were Delta. They made sure to inform me that the one had boarded and she was watered several times during the longer flight.

I know from previous experience (last June) that Delta does have a "heat" embargo that starts on June 1. Not sure when it ends. There is no exceptions made; no dogs are transported as checked baggage. In the colder months, you need an "acclimation" certificate if the temp is 45 degrees or cooler with the lowest temp that they will still accept animals being 20 degrees. I had to have this when we flew out since it was 40 degrees the morning we left.