Travel with dogs in cabin USA to Hungary

[equinaholic]

Hello,

I will be moving to Budapest (from the USA) in August for work. I plan to bring my two chihuahuas. I'm looking for info from anyone who has flown internationally with dogs in cabin. The airline size requirements show 55x40x20cm and I can't find ANY carriers online with that tiny 20cm sizing. That's 7.5 inches?! Do people only fly in with hamster sized dogs? I'm beginning to panic because I will NOT send them cargo. I know people fly with chihuahuas in cabin, but how?!? The airlines would be Condor/Lufthansa but I see that sizing from many airlines.

I appreciate any help. Thanks.
Sherri

[admin]

Re: Travel with dogs in cabin USA to Hungary

Sherri - you may want to get a soft-sided carrier that can "squish" down to get under the seat. The 7.5" that the airline refers to is likely for hard-sided carriers that do not compress.
Phil

[Pop Alexandra]

Re: Travel with dogs in cabin USA to Hungary

Unfortunately you will probably be required to buy an extra ticket for them.

[admin]

Re: Travel with dogs in cabin USA to Hungary

Not so much an extra ticket but there will be an excess baggage charge.