PITA: the first connected transport crate for flying with your dog
Flying with your dog worries you? Does your dog have to travel in the hold because it exceeds the maximum weight allowed in the cabin? Personally, I've never flown with my dog because I'm too stressed to leave Musher in a crate, tossed about between suitcases on the tarmac, in the draft or in the heat. . I've read the worst testimonials of air travel with a dog... and I'm left traumatized by these terrible stories.
And then, I met Christophe from PITA – Fart in the air - few months ago. He had just launched a new project: to develop a new connected transport crate to allow him to travel with his dog by plane in complete safety. A 100% innovative accessory that will soon revolutionize air travel with your dog.
A few months ago, we asked you Wouafer's what you would like to find in this new transport crate: Christophe has since compiled your wishes and worked with his team to develop the perfect dog transport crate! I am delighted to present this innovation to you.
Ready for long-term adventures at the other end of France, Europe or the world with your dog? Push back the borders and discover distant destinations. In this article, I present to you this revolutionary new transport crate and 5 awesome destinations to test with your dog, accessible by plane!
PITA – the connected transport crate for traveling with your dog by plane
The PITA team worked on all the stressful points of air travel with their dog. Between check-in, boarding, flight and arrival, Christophe's team worked on all stages of the trip to provide solutions and accompany the master and his dog for a safe and comfortable trip.
They have revolutionized the transport crate which has gone from a cage with a bar to a “first class” crate to transport your animals while combining safety and comfort. Thus, they created the first dog and cat transport crate connected to your smartphone via a smart application. The application will allow you to geolocate your pet in real time: so from the moment you drop off your dog for boarding until the moment you find him to cover him with kisses, you will always know where he is. The application ensures a link between the animal and its owner during the different phases of travel.
The application also allows you to store all travel documents: dog's passport, plane ticket, veterinarian's certificate...
At the end of the trip, you can also analyze your pet's travel parameters: temperature, location.
And you will also find on the application, advice for traveling well with your dog by plane and ideas for dog-friendly destinations for your next vacation. You can join the community of Wouafer's dogtrotter! To learn more about the other features of this connected transport crate, you can go to pita's shop or you subscribe to the newsletter.
Of course, the PITA animal transport box meets the IATA standards in force and can be boarded on all airlines.
The PITA team also worked on the practical side of the checkout. Thus the box is foldable and can therefore be stored easily in a trunk or closet. Thanks to its wheels and its ergonomic handle, it will be easy to “drive” it through the maze of the airport.
Ready to fly with your dog? Want more information about this transport crate? The prototype of the crate is operational and besides SKY, the test dog has already made a few trips on board. Discover Sky's first journeys on video !
From January 19, 2023, PITA is launching a crowdfunding campaign to boost their project and to launch the production of the first boxes, if you want to support this nice project, I invite you to find out more by clicking here.
5 destinations to discover with your dog by plane
Travel to Lapland with a dog
In my wildest dreams, I dream of taking my dog to Lapland. When some people dream of sun and heat, I dream of snowy landscapes and great dog sledding excursions under the Northern Lights. I already had the chance to live this experience but solo, without Musher. Moreover, you have surely noticed it, Musher is not called Musher for nothing. I created the job of my dreams by launching EmmèneTonChien.com but in my dreams as a little girl, I imagined myself as a Musher in Lapland. The dream not having come true, I named my first dog Musher in the blink of an eye!
Lapland is a magical place! A destination easy to reach in a plane ride. Not having lived these holidays with my dog, I let Pauline and Jaïko present their holidays in the Scandinavian countries to you in the article Road Trip in Swedish Lapland with my dog. You will discover their journey, their advice and all their wonderful memories. But beware, going to Lapland in winter with a dog is not for just any dog! The climate is far too harsh for some…
Going to the USA with a dog
The USA is a nice destination to explore with your dog and it's not Laura, Thomas and their two huskies who will tell you otherwise. After a stressful plane trip, the PITA transport box did not yet exist at the time of their trip, they crisscrossed the United States with their two dogs to discover the thousand and one riches of this vast territory. The USA was only one stage of the journey for them since their ultimate goal was to reach Alaska! They are delighted and tell you all their adventures in the article Traveling with your dog in the USA. I advise you to read their 3-month roadtrip, quickly discover their little travel anecdotes. You will enjoy.
Sardinia with a dog
This is a destination full of sunshine that smells of the sea and the beach. Equinoxe and Geoffroy really enjoyed their holidays in Sardinia. What they loved: the beaches accessible to dogs in the off-season and the super dog-friendly canine welcome we gave them everywhere. They visited quite a few small ports, Sardinian villages and lazed on some magnificent beaches, alternating between swimming and idleness. A destination well served by plane: holidays in Sardinia are yours with your dog! Geoffroy advises you all the same to avoid the peak tourist season in the heart of summer: a season that is far too hot for your dog and where the mass of holidaymakers can quickly complicate holidays with your dog. Discover their holiday testimony in the article Traveling to Italy with a dog: Sardinia
Poland with a dog
This is a destination that few people think about when choosing a destination for the next vacation with their dog. And yet, Evelyne, Sébastien and their dog Darwin loved their trip to Poland. Poland yes! With his dog it's even better! Poland, its hot summers, its cold winters, a small paradise with its mountainous reliefs in the south, its massifs of the Sudetes on the border of the Czech Republic and Slovakia. They are entertained as a family with their little boy. They joined part of their family there for a 100% family roadtrip. I let you discover their journey through Poland between Warsaw, Sopot, Gdansk… between city visits and a walk on the beach in the article Go on holiday in Poland with your dog. A lovely destination to explore with your dog.
Going to Ireland with a dog
Want space? of wild nature? hikes galore? Discover the adventures of Kinaï and Alex who left to discover the Irish lands together. Kinaï is a Swiss white shepherd, a breed that is very little known in Ireland, which has earned them some great travel experiences... I let you discover Alex's travel anecdotes in the article Going to Ireland with your dog.
You will have understood it, now that you can travel by plane without stress and in complete safety with your dog thanks to the PITA connected transport crate, the world is reaching out to you!
Before taking your plane tickets and your dog's plane ticket to an exotic destination or not, check that the country you have chosen is dog-friendly. And yes, with us, the dog is considered a separate member of our family, elsewhere, this is far from being the case and your animal may not be welcome... Also check with precision the conditions of reception of your animal in the country: which vaccines are compulsory, which administrative documents are compulsory, are you well insured for your dog abroad if something happens...?
I wish you a great holiday and I am counting on you to come and tell us about it when you return from holiday to share your most beautiful memories with all the Wouafer's! Share your photo memories with us #emmenetonchien on Instagram