I must say, if anyone is flying a pet anywhere, I would highly recommend Continental Airlines. They have been so helpful during this whole process. The man at the Quikpak cargo desk at Chicago was so nice. He helped me get the kennel out of the van and into the terminal. He was so nice when I was standing there blubbering like a fool too. Gave me his direct number to his desk so I could call and make sure the plane got off. He told me he would keep Jax with him in the office until the last possible minute. When I did call back, he gave me all the details about how he behaved in his kennel while he was there with him. Reassured me that they do this everyday and that he was in good hands. Super, super nice guy. Also told me that the other airlines that I got quotes from (like $2,000) would turn around and fly him with them anyway. I was able to track him. See what time he was put on the plane, what time he got to the next stop, when he went on the next plane. Also, when he got to Honolulu, they told me when he went to animal quarantine. The only thing that would have been better,was streaming live video!
So after all of you who have followed this story, thanks for your support.
i am so glad to hear that he made it to his family. i know you have been through alot with jax. he has touched your life and you have touched his. he knows there is love in the world. :)
ReplyDeleteGlad he made it to his family in lovely Hawaii! I've used Continental twice and was very pleased too.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to hear that he made it to his destination safely and is back with his family. I'm glad for you, too, that everything is finished! You've earned your angel wings!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that all went well and that you had so much help to ease your concerns. I know you've been through a tough time, but I will second what houndstooth said, you've earned your wings! Thank goodness that Jack had you to care for him and he is home safe.
ReplyDeleteYea! I am very happy for you, Jax, and Jax's new family. The look on his face tells you a lot. He doesn't seem to be suffering from jet lag, but I fear that you might have a little Jax lag as you get used to not having him around.
ReplyDeleteI brought my cats over when I moved and had a similar experience. If you get people who feel they're helping the pets and the families and not there for the buck, you will probably do well. I moved in 2002, so there were many new changes because of 911 issues. The people who moved my girls gave me the security the people at the airlines couldn't.
Awesome news! It's all over now and Jax is with his family at last and looks very happy to be there too! I've never had to have an animal flown anywhere, the idea terrifies me! I'm sure everyone will live happily ever after!
ReplyDeleteGreat news!!!!
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