![]() Most of my bags are designed at about 18x11x11” exterior measurement, as that is the optimal size for under seat capability on the widest variety of aircraft. Keep in mind, airline capable carriers are designed for your pet to be laying down, as most pets will need to do so to allow for fitting under the seat. A carrier that is truly only 8.5” in height will only fit the smallest of kittens, puppies and bunnies. Many airlines will indeed show 8.5” as their height spec, but that is targeted for the older style hard shell carriers and not pliable soft sided carriers. All airlines actually have similar sizing requirements, and those are more stringent on narrow bodied aircraft than wide bodied aircraft, but yet the primary design of an airline capable tote is to comfortably fit your pet but yet conform to fit under the 8.5" seat. ![]() The benefits and popularity of frameless soft sided pet carriers is their pliability and ability to conform to varying under seat configurations of modern aircraft. I know preparing to fly with a pet can be stressful and you have a lot of questions. Let your pet learn to appreciate the carrier as a safe home away from home. You never want their first adventure out to be to a stressful airport or veterinarian. In addition to the sizing guidelines and images shown here, many users have found it helpful to view the Instagram feed, where there are contributions with pets of every size and in every model.īE SURE to acclimate your pet as much as possible to a new carrier in a home environment. The postage cost for a return is an average of $14 for the USA, and that is very difficult for a small business to bear. I make every effort to keep pricing as low as possible so that anyone can afford a safe and comfortable carrier for their pet, so please make every effort to properly measure your pet before ordering. I know it’s sometimes difficult to size based on measurement or images. Keep in mind all of my airline approved totes are designed with pet safety and comfort as the priority, and then by airline under seat requirements, so sizing is limited by that criteria. I always recommend to measure your pet while comfortably laying down as this is the typical position during flight time. And we’ve used claw-resistant Teslin material for the resin mesh and fitted the tote with auto self locking zippers to ensure your pet remains safe throughout your journey. Whether you’re traveling Delta, Southwest, Jetblue, American, United, Virgin, Alaska, Frontier, or Allegiant, etc, this airline approved pet carrier will allow you to travel in cabin with your pet. Our original 18” (L) X 10” (W) x 11” (H) tote easily fits under the seats of most modern aircraft. ![]() Both series are quite popular as airline capable models, but the Gold pliability allows it to easily conform to under seat spacing on the widest variety of modern aircraft.ĭon’t take a chance with bags that might be rejected when you get to the airport. I do have a FAQ page which has some more specifics on all the models, but the primary difference between these two series is that the Gold Series models all use a strengthened nylon fabric that allows for maximum pliability while still retaining its structure, whereas the Platinum Series models use a heavier, more rigid nylon that emphasizes the structure, and gives up some of the pliability. Peanut's is a USA based, Family owned business and a proud sponsor of the Pay a Shelter Pet Forward Program Many ask what is the difference between the models, and especially between the most popular Gold and Platinum Series.
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