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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.
Travel
Animals
Cats
Flying
Posted 9 y ago
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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!
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SSG Bill McCoy
TSgt Melissa Post you may be able to find info on an airline's website and thru that, advise them you want to, or will (depending on their policy) be bringing a pet.
I do that because I travel with a wheelchair and when I check-in, they already have someone from the ground crew to take it at the aircraft's entry door and load it in baggage. Likewise, when I exit the plane, it's already at the plane's exit door for me.
I do that because I travel with a wheelchair and when I check-in, they already have someone from the ground crew to take it at the aircraft's entry door and load it in baggage. Likewise, when I exit the plane, it's already at the plane's exit door for me.
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TSgt Melissa Post
Thank you. Me too. I don't really have anyone else to watch him while km gone and I'm afraid to leave him with someone at their house for multiple reasons.
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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.
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SFC Jim Ruether
Count me out as a cat lover but you probably picked up on that from before. I love my dog but she doesn't travel with me. It's so much easier to get a sitter to check on them, walk them, feed them and leave them home...just my 2 cents worth twice! he he
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TSgt Melissa Post
SFC Jim Ruether - I had someone watch him last year but it is really stressful looking for someone.
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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
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TSgt Melissa Post
SGM Erik Marquez - It will either be United Airlines or Delta. Those are the two that fly out of Minot at least in the direction I am going.
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SGM Erik Marquez
United Carry-On Pet Policy:
https://www.united.com/web/en-US/content/travel/animals/in_cabin.aspx
United allows domesticated cats, dogs, rabbits and birds (8 weeks and over) to travel accompanied in the aircraft cabin on most flights within the U.S. An in-cabin pet may be carried in addition to a carry-on bag and is subject to a $125 service charge each way.
https://www.united.com/web/en-US/content/travel/animals/in_cabin.aspx
United allows domesticated cats, dogs, rabbits and birds (8 weeks and over) to travel accompanied in the aircraft cabin on most flights within the U.S. An in-cabin pet may be carried in addition to a carry-on bag and is subject to a $125 service charge each way.
Traveling with In-Cabin Pets | United Airlines
View information about in-cabin pet kennels, service animals, international travel with pets and restrictions for traveling with animals.
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SGM Erik Marquez
Delta http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/traveling-with-us/special-travel-needs/pets/pet-requirements-restrictions.html
CARRY ON YOUR PET
Dogs, cats and household birds* can travel with you in the cabin for a one-way fee*, collected at check in, to/from the following destinations:
U.S./Canada: $125 USD/CAD
767 Aircraft Restriction
Animals will not be accepted as checked baggage or cargo on any Delta operated 767 aircraft. There are no exceptions to this restriction for any passenger
CARRY ON YOUR PET
Dogs, cats and household birds* can travel with you in the cabin for a one-way fee*, collected at check in, to/from the following destinations:
U.S./Canada: $125 USD/CAD
767 Aircraft Restriction
Animals will not be accepted as checked baggage or cargo on any Delta operated 767 aircraft. There are no exceptions to this restriction for any passenger
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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.
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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.
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TSgt Melissa Post
True but i have to take care of my kitty. I'm sure all of those are easier than a child too. lol
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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.
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SGM Erik Marquez
TSgt Melissa Post - Just down the road from me (well 78 miles. but in texas, that "just across the street" millage
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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.
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