Come fly with me

Hello! 

Just wondering if you could ask your readers for some advice or knowledge on transporting my 18-month-old Lab from the UK to America for a three-week hiking/camping holiday? It is something we have always wanted to do and our pup loves the outdoors as much as us so we would be gutted if he couldn't come to!

Any advice on best airlines to use, best ways to prepare him for travel, paperwork requirements and any other information on US requirements? We are not looking to go till next year and I am nervous on putting him into the hold of an aircraft although I am assured by others I have spoken to that this is very safe in the modern day and age.

We would like to make sure we have all the facts before we make a decision.

Many thanks in advance!

Stacie, via Facebook

Priority passenger

I have a small Westie, approximately 14 pounds, who I always take on holiday with me.

I understand that there is now an EU Directive whereby you can take a small dog on an aeroplane in the cabin. This seems to apply to all European flights except England.

I have been trying to find out why it does not apply to England but without success and I wonder whether Dogs Today can give me a reason.

Gloria J Hutchens, by email