American Airlines offers non-stop flights between CVG and DFW, but I don't think the cargo areas are pressurized. I'm afraid my dog will be subject to radical air pressure changes as a result of the 30Kft descent.
Do these types of pressure changes bother dogs as much as humans? If I can prevent it, I want to reduce this additional stress.
The aircraft available for his flight are ERJ-145 (ER4) and M83. Any pilots or veterinarians that can tell me (1) whether the cargo area is pressurized on these aircraft? Or (2) if dogs are susceptible to discomfort with air pressure changes?
Originally posted by
Dave from
Dayton, OH, USOctober 16, 2012 7:16 a.m.
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I found the following discussion: http://www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/tech_ops/read.main/319365/#menu1
The summary on that plane seems to be that pressurized yes, Heat or A/C maybe not.
