> What airline are you flying? Are you trying to send it cargo or as part
of
> your "luggage".
>
> I'd try their corporate headquarters or find the top person at Newark and
> talk to that person. If you're lucky you might be able to ship the fish,
> things have gotten real difficult recently. I had to ship an animal and
> spoke to 5 different people and got 5 different answers. I finally found
> someone smart enough to call a boss. I was on a 3way call with a senior
> manager. I got an answer, but not the one I was looking for. As a
private
> individual, you may have success. Some airlines are allowing pets to be
> shipped cargo without too many restrictions.
>
> In lieu of finding someone who knows what they're talking about, I
recommend
> going with the box open and a roll of tape so it can easily be inspected
and
> sealed in front of the airline personnel.
>
> Do whatever you can to have this organized before you arrive; it has the
> potential to be ugly.
>
> Good luck
>
> Dave
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <dvh_at_forwild.umass.edu>
> To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2002 6:34 PM
> Subject: NANFA-- Shipping fish
>
>
> > I am flying from Newark to Honolulu
> > in a few days.
> > I need to take approx. 20
> > cichlids with me.
> > Every person at the airport and
> > airlines with whom I speak offers
> > conflicting information about this process.
> > Does anyone have experience with this
> > and can you offer advice?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Dave
> >
> >
>
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