Well.....

Posted By GM1sHoney on 02-15-2012 1:56 PM
And American is also a flag carrier...not sure what their rates are though.

Posted By Groovie on 02-15-2012 2:52 PM
Can you fly out of Yokota on the military flight or use Delta?

Posted By Kayjaysvan on 02-16-2012 12:45 AM
New article on stripes says that costs won't go up for those willing to fly Patriot Express.  

Posted By GM1sHoney on 02-15-2012 3:20 PM
no, Im not saying that at all. I'm saying that travel only books tickets on flag carriers..but Im sure you can fly your pet on any carrier.

The Fly America Act refers to the provisions enacted by http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Title_...tates_Code" title="Title 49 of the United States Code">Title 49 of the United States Code, Subtitle VII, Part A, subpart I, Chapter 401, 40118 – Government-Financed Air Transportation.

The Fly America Act is applicable to all travel funded by http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federa...ted_States" title="Federal government of the United States">United States federal government funds and requires the use of "U.S. flag" airlines (not to be confused with http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_carrier" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_carrier" title="Flag carrier">flag carriers) with a few exceptions. These individuals include U.S. federal government employees, their http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dependant" title="Dependant">dependents, consultants, contractors, grantees, and others.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fly_America_Act

I'm just guessing here, but if you went to your travel office and booked travel for a pet that was going to be reimbursed by the US Government you may be restricted to a US Flag carrier, however if you are paying out of pocket then you could choose the best method that suits your situation and needs.

And to confuse matters even more:

The Fly America Act does not prohibit travel on carriers associated with nations that have a "bilateral or multilateral agreement" with the United States; however, travelers must complete a declaration that such an agreement exists. Because rapidly expanding http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_Skies" title="Open Skies" class="mw-redirect">Open Skies agreements are considered qualifying "bilateral or multilateral agreement[s]", the provisions of the Fly America Act are less restrictive than in the past.

http://www.state.gov/e/eb/rls/othr/...114805.htm

I'm not really trying to sharp shoot your terminology it was just a little confusing to me.