![]() ![]() You may need to explain a little about the nature of gliders but more and more people are shipping so they are typically used to them. Typically they say they need to have water/food dish, this does not apply to gliders. Most airlines will list carrier restrictions on their website. Keep in mind, you may need to drive a couple hours to the airport to pick them up, too. It’s best to talk to the seller or breeder long before planning to purchase a glider to make sure you can afford to ship them. On top of that you need to plan to possibly pay for the carrier, the cost of gas to/from the airport for the shipper, a possible health certificate(often $40-60) and more. The flight alone is often between $170 and $300 depending on the airline, locations and dates. Having a glider shipped to you is a very costly process! Also, it’s best to call ahead before you travel, too, as most airlines won’t allow gliders in the cabins at ALL! (And sneaking them on is a BAD idea! The scanners they use now can see their little skeletons so you WILL be found out, fined and there are chances that the animal will be confiscated and put down. Not all airlines do offer this service so it’s best to call and make sure before making any plans. Delta also offers flights for live animals but they’re a bit more costly. Many breeders or owners will ship via Continental as it is the most common and cheapest to use. That is JUST that flight, not factoring in any costs for the carrier, the gas to and from the airport, etc.) (Last we heard from Continental the cost after taxes from ORD to TPA, for example, was $186. Due to the fact that it’s an airline flight and same day shipping the costs are usually between $170 – $300. But in actuality, the breeder/owner takes the gliders in a special travel carrier/container to the airport on the selected date, drop them off there, they get on the flight soon after and fly to the nearest airport to you(that accepts live animals) and you pick them up a matter of hours after they left the breeders/owners care, generally. We feel the need to explain this a bit better because some people assume it’s like mail, USPS, UPS, etc which arrives directly at their door. ![]()
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