[NAGDU] Adding a service dog to an international trip

[Tracy Carcione]

Thanks Bryan.
No, we're not going into Northern Ireland, which makes things less complicated.  But Ireland requires the pet passport.  
I filled out the DOT forms, but United has no way for me to add a service animal to my trip and upload the forms.  One person at their disability desk said I'd be able to do that after I show them I have the passport.  Another said to just show up with the forms at the airport, which would be my very last choice. 
When were you able to upload your DOT forms to your Netherlands trip?  Maybe it's different for you, since you previously took a US trip, so they already have the forms? 

I'm sorry to hear going to Hawaii is more complicated than going to the EU.  We'd like to go some time.

It's nice to hear another international traveler's experience.
Tracy


-----Original Message-----
From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bryan Gearry via NAGDU
Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2023 11:54 AM
To: Tracy Carcione via NAGDU
Cc: Bryan Gearry
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Adding a service dog to an international trip

Tracy, next week I'm traveling to the Netherlands from Alaska with my 
Guide Dog. The big question is....are you staying in Ireland or visiting 
Norther Ireland (UK)?  Big difference. You probably can't go to Norther 
Ireland (UK) as it is a non EU country. I have never needed a pet 
passport for any of my Guide Dogs. I think that has something to do with 
import/export issues. You do have to have a USDA (federal) vet sign off. 
There are requirements for that.. As far as DOT, there are 2 forms. One 
that the dog is identified ,make sure the chip is for international and 
the other form says the animal will behave on the plane, no 
barking,biting, peeing, and pooping. United might have their own travel 
documents however. United should have a link on their web site that 
takes you to those forms. I just came back from Hawaii and it is much 
more complicated to travel there than the EU. Good luck. Have a great 
trip.  Bryan

On 2/24/2023 9:41 AM, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU wrote:
> I got some help from TSE about how to add my dog to my trip with United to
> Ireland.  I followed all the steps, but there is no option to add an animal,
> at least not yet.  I have spoken to United disability services, who have
> given me 2 answers about adding my dog, both of which seemed to say that, at
> best, I can't add Igloo until I get his passport, which may or may not be
> within the 2-day window for adding a service dog to a trip.
>
> So far as I'm concerned, the passport and the DOT forms have no
> relationship, but United imagines they do.
>
> This is a problem that didn't exist before these stupid DOT forms.
>
> Tracy
>
>   
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