just a couple of things
look at
Pet Exports UK Ltd. Taking your pet abroad. Frequently asked questions.
they seem to be ok with their info
also IATA have a useful info page
Traveller's Pet Corner
and
http://www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/l...ent1-lar37.pdf
To be honest I do NOT like seeing dogs (or even cats [[ptuh]]) in "open" mesh wire kennels and I also dislike those terrible plastic things. much better is a strong kennel in wood & plywood (it will last for years)
I would also strongly advise you to use only a carrier with a direct flight non-stop - watch out for carriers that show a direct flight but mean "it's direct via ATL/DTW/IAD/JFK/IAH/DFW/MSP etc etc etc"
Check with your selected carrier(s) that they do not have their own special regs above & beyond the scope of the IATA LAR.
make sure that your kennel has something on it to identify the pet - I always liked the ones that cam by with "Hi my name is Fido and I'm a dog, my master is sending me from (place) to (place) with (carrier name). In an emergency you can get reach someone at (city of origin and fone nbr at place of origin) or someone at (city of destination and fone nbr at place of destination). I'm going to (address in destination)
etc etc etc....
Corny as heck but what the hey.
happy travels