Bringing A Cat On A Plane

If you don t want your cat crying the entire flight try to get them used to being in the carrier beforehand.

Bringing a cat on a plane.

Follow us on twitter. You should then carry your cat in your arms through the human screening device. Cats are small and tend to get nervous requiring physical contact and attention. If you fly your cat as cargo you either check them in like bags on the same aircraft you are flying on or you can ship them as cargo if you are not accompanying them.

While this may seem more like shipping your pet it s actually quite safe and can be less stressful for the owner. Bring a cat harness for airport security. Francine hicks the northeast regional director of the international cat association. Feed your cat at least five hours in advance of travel and avoid giving water within one hour of flight.

You must follow the 3 1 1 rule for liquids allowed on carry on bags. Pets can t travel with unaccompanied minors. They can either travel in the cabin with you or as cargo in a temp controlled pressurized environment. You may be asked to remove the food from your carry on bag before it goes through the x ray machine.

Water may be advisable for cats traveling in cargo on long flights for cats traveling in. If you want to bring aboard an additional pet you ll need to buy an extra ticket for that pet and pay an additional 125 each way. You may face additional costs not to mention documentation requirements and. Passengers are allowed to carry their cat s or dog s food in either their carry on bag or checked bags.

For many people traveling with cats using the cabin rather than cargo for transport is the best option. Typically animals traveling by cargo are over 11 inches tall or weigh over 15 pounds. So you will need to attach a harness to your cat with a leash to prevent him from escaping. Taking a cat or kitten along on a commercial flight can seem like a straightforward idea but the logistics can mount.

There are two ways for cats to travel via airplane. Your cat s travel carrier must go through the luggage x ray screening device at the airport but your cat cannot.