I came down with my pet on Delta a few weeks ago well aware of the fact that policies would change on March 1st. Although they couldn't give me details at the time I fully expect to be able to fly him back on Delta in March. There is a service at BZE that handles cargo for all of the air lines and I expect they will for Delta also. I used to use them when I flew Continental and then United.

Cargo is a little more expensive and on this end (Belize) you have to pay customs on the cost of shipping where as baggage there is no fee. Other than that nothing is much different as far as clearing in. On the other end (in the States) you may have to pick him up at cargo. If cargo is closed then in the past for me they have had him at the baggage pickup counter and that is what they said they would do on this coming trip.

The airlines understand they are dealing with a live pet and not just cargo. If I was bringing my pet I would stick to the regular methods.

Flying into Mexico or on private instead of BZE, well I don't know about but I expect it is much more involved than flying cargo. There are certain dates that you cannot fly cargo. (hot weather months) You should check the airline to get the particulars on that. Sometimes even during the allowed months there maybe days that they will not allow if the temps are too high.

I will let everyone know how I make out in March but I really don't expect a problem. Also I have had no problem telling them that he must fly on the same plane as I'm on and they tell you when he is boarded. Sometimes I have to ask but Delta especially has been very good about it in the past.

August is going to be the problem. Much too hot to fly a pet but United will fly him I believe because they have special services for taking care of him.