Originally Posted by lgabriel73

I'm planning on returning and will have my dog flying on the same flight as me. They told me that it would be 2-3 hours to be able to pick her up after we land. I personally plan just to get over to the ARC as soon as I can and wait there with a cup of coffee or 3. There is the possibility that they will be released sooner than the estimated time and I want to get her back as soon as I can. Sometimes its worth paying more for convenience in my opinion so I wouldnt think about the cost but what is going to work best for you and your cat.

Originally Posted by RJB123

I believe that KLM allow it for small animals but the cage needs to fit under the seat in front of you.

Originally Posted by happyglow

That's correct. There are some very well designed carriers available for just that purpose.

...only into mainland europe though; if you're flying into the UK DEFRA insists you use cargo.

Originally Posted by windsong

Might be a good reason to fly from the USA to Paris and then on to London then. At least my little 7 lb Maltese could then travel in the cabin with me from the USA to Paris and from Paris to London in the cargo hold. Unfortunately, my 15 lb dog is too big to fly in the cabin

If both my dogs have to go in the cargo hold, I will have to be sedated because I would be SO worried about them for the entire flight!

Originally Posted by happyglow

.... or you could rail and tunnel taxi/ferry into the UK. After much research I chose this:

http://www.stenaline.co.uk/ferry/rail-and-sail/holland/

Originally Posted by windsong

Great idea!

Originally Posted by Sully1

Hello, Im looking for a cat friendly place to stay near heathrow airport. Planning ahead for the move back home from Australia to UK. Do you know of any?