Advice for traveling with a cat via plane?

2016-09-26T21:01:22-04:00

So I am planning on a trip to Texas from North Dakota in the near future. I have been told I might be able to bring my cat with me. How do you go about purchasing a ticket and letting them know you are bringing your cat as a carry-on? Looking for all helpful advice/tips anything.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 26 at 2016 9:13 PM

2016-09-26T21:13:27-04:00

What part of Texas?

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Sep 26 at 2016 9:28 PM

2016-09-26T21:28:24-04:00

Check the airline your booking though, each will have thier own policy. To include some that will not allow the pet in carry on,. but most go as checked cargo

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Sep 27 at 2016 12:10 AM

2016-09-27T00:10:33-04:00

I'll be following this discussion myself. You know, the whole 'if so and so is elected I'm leaving' thing. Leave no cat behind.

Response by COL Lee Flemming made Sep 27 at 2016 2:12 AM

2016-09-27T02:12:28-04:00

Call the airline Melissa. They will provide you all the steps that you need to take. Sometimes you need pet documents and validation that they are current on shots!

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Sep 27 at 2016 5:33 AM

2016-09-27T05:33:50-04:00

Hope when you go, the cat has a nice trip, and you also.

Response by SrA Edward Vong made Sep 27 at 2016 8:26 AM

2016-09-27T08:26:33-04:00

I've traveled with my dog, there wasn't too much trouble as long as they're kept comfortable inside their travel bag. Double check with the airline first as they each have different rules.

Response by SFC Jim Ruether made Sep 27 at 2016 7:10 PM

2016-09-27T19:10:16-04:00

A purse is much easier as a carry-on than an animal. So is a guitar, a laptop, a sandwich, a water bottle, a well you get the idea.

Response by 1LT Voyle Smith made Aug 14 at 2021 8:51 AM

2021-08-14T08:51:31-04:00

The missus brought her cat when she moved from Texas to Germany in 1975. She checked it’s carrier as regular baggage so it traveled in the luggage section of Pan Am’s B747. She gave it a tranquilizer and air sickness med and it came through just fine. It wan’t happy but no harm was done. Ask your airline rep for current advice.

Response by MAJ Ron Peery made Aug 14 at 2021 5:03 PM

2021-08-14T17:03:37-04:00

The only advice I can give you is, don't hold it in your lap unless it is declawed. One downdraft, and the plane is a bloodbath.

Response by A1C Sandie Weidner made Aug 14 at 2021 5:20 PM

2021-08-14T17:20:21-04:00

Call the airline directly and pay the fee. Make sure the cage will fit under the seat in front of you. The cat will have to remain in the cage during the flight. Check ahead of time if special seating will be need in the plane due to those with allergies. Have never traveled with a cat, but know several who have done so with small dogs.

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Aug 15 at 2021 7:32 AM

2021-08-15T07:32:09-04:00

Contact customer service at the airline to find out the policy. Also talk to your vet. Some cats need a bit of sedation to make it through a flight.