Bringing A Cat On A Plane

Francine hicks the northeast regional director of the international cat association.

Bringing a cat on a plane.

You must follow the 3 1 1 rule for liquids allowed on carry on bags. Pets can t travel with unaccompanied minors. Water may be advisable for cats traveling in cargo on long flights for cats traveling in. Cats are small and tend to get nervous requiring physical contact and attention.

They can either travel in the cabin with you or as cargo in a temp controlled pressurized environment. You may face additional costs not to mention documentation requirements and. Typically animals traveling by cargo are over 11 inches tall or weigh over 15 pounds. For many people traveling with cats using the cabin rather than cargo for transport is the best option.

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. 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. Bring a cat harness for airport security. Feed your cat at least five hours in advance of travel and avoid giving water within one hour of flight.

In either option your cat must remain in the carrier for the entire flight. Follow us on twitter. There are two ways for cats to travel via airplane. Taking a cat or kitten along on a commercial flight can seem like a straightforward idea but the logistics can mount.

You may be asked to remove the food from your carry on bag before it goes through the x ray machine. You should then carry your cat in your arms through the human screening device. While this may seem more like shipping your pet it s actually quite safe and can be less stressful for the owner. So you will need to attach a harness to your cat with a leash to prevent him from escaping.

If you don t want your cat crying the entire flight try to get them used to being in the carrier beforehand. Puppies and kittens must be at least four months 16 weeks old.