Air traveling with a pug?

I need to get from San Diego to D.C. on a non-stop flight (a red eye) with my little girl pug, but I have problems. She either goes as cargo, after September 30th (summer embargo on pets in the cargo area), or as a carry-on. I'm having a difficult time finding her a pet carrier that fits the airline's demensions and her measurements. I was wondering if there were any pug owners out there who have flown with their dog, and, if so, what problems did you face and what did you do? Or what is an acceptable brand of carry-on carriers that I can get for her? THANK YOU! I need help!

If your pug is very well behaved, wal-mart should have small enough carrier for them. Cargo is best because everyone on the plane isn't bother by the dog and you can just sit in peace. My dog doesn't like to sit in a carrier as it is. your dog will be fine in cargo.

You may want to consider a soft sided carrier, such as this one:
http://www.petco.com/product/2615/Original-Sherpa-Bag-Deluxe.aspx
That is what I have, and I was able to travel with my pet on American Airlines. Best of luck.