A compilation of cheap, pet friendly airlines for big dogs.
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Airlines with a flat rate are the best for flying a large dog. Always check before purchasing your ticket if that airplane will accept dogs in the hold. Transfers sometimes add an additional charge. Beware of purchasing a ticket with multiple airlines. You must confirm your pet reservation and price with each airline individually. Some airlines have temperature and flight time restrictions for dogs.
Check the IATA standards for dog crates here
Where to buy a dog crate that meets IATA standards:
**These rates are for dogs as checked in baggage.
Dogs over 6kg/13.2lb and up to a maximum weight of 75kg/165.3lbs combined weight (Dog + Crate).
Metropolitan France: €20
Within Europe or between Europe and North Africa or Israel: €75
Between France and Pointe-à-Pitre, Fort-de-France, Cayenne, Saint-Denis (Réunion): €55
Everywhere else: €200
Maximum weight of 75kg/165lbs combined weight (Dog + Crate)
Crate cannot be larger than 292 cm/115 inches (l + w + h)
Metropolitan France: €20
Within Europe: €75
Between Europe and Israel, North Africa: €200
Everywhere else:€200
If layover at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport lasts 2 hours or more: +€150
Rates are calculated by crate size
Maximum 60 x 45 x 40
Within Germany: €35
Within Europe: €50
Everywhere else: €70
Maximum 80 x 55 x 55
Within Germany: €70
Within Europe: €100
Everywhere else: €150
Maximum 125 x 75 x 85
Within Germany: €150
Within Europe: €200
Everywhere else: €300
On board Open Skies flights
€125
**I have heard British Airways only accept dogs coming from pet travel agencies. I have yet to verify this information.
Untamed Travellers 
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