Our experience flying cats in the cabin transatlantic
Jun 14th 2016, 7:15 pm
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Re: Our experience flying cats in the cabin transatlantic
I flew NYC to PHX with our cat in the cabin. I had to take her out of the carrier so they could x-ray the bag. Cue, a gaggle of young girls waiting in line "aww what a cute kitty".
When getting off at PHX, the lady next to me suddenly found out I had a cat and she remarked about how she didn't even notice, so well behaved. Yay for cat valium.
Of course the cat didn't like the experience and got all depressed because it was 120F and we had no furniture except a blow up mattress. Meanwhile my wife was driving cross country with her best friend in our inherited TownCar stopping at every petrified pigeon museum on Rte 66. A couple of weeks later when the truck arrived with our furniture, the cat jumped up on the bed and all was well.
When getting off at PHX, the lady next to me suddenly found out I had a cat and she remarked about how she didn't even notice, so well behaved. Yay for cat valium.
Of course the cat didn't like the experience and got all depressed because it was 120F and we had no furniture except a blow up mattress. Meanwhile my wife was driving cross country with her best friend in our inherited TownCar stopping at every petrified pigeon museum on Rte 66. A couple of weeks later when the truck arrived with our furniture, the cat jumped up on the bed and all was well.
Jun 14th 2016, 7:26 pm
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Jun 14th 2016, 8:27 pm
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Re: Our experience flying cats in the cabin transatlantic
However, my main concern when flying my current three kitties is their dafety. So thanks to the OP for sharing.
Jun 14th 2016, 8:39 pm
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Re: Our experience flying cats in the cabin transatlantic
Normally airlines only allow one pet per traveler when the pet is in the cabin and there is a limit to the number of pets allowed on each flight. Of course there is also a weight limit.
Jun 14th 2016, 11:54 pm
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Jun 15th 2016, 12:00 am
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Re: Our experience flying cats in the cabin transatlantic
I flew NYC to PHX with our cat in the cabin. I had to take her out of the carrier so they could x-ray the bag. Cue, a gaggle of young girls waiting in line "aww what a cute kitty".
When getting off at PHX, the lady next to me suddenly found out I had a cat and she remarked about how she didn't even notice, so well behaved. Yay for cat valium.
Of course the cat didn't like the experience and got all depressed because it was 120F and we had no furniture except a blow up mattress. Meanwhile my wife was driving cross country with her best friend in our inherited TownCar stopping at every petrified pigeon museum on Rte 66. A couple of weeks later when the truck arrived with our furniture, the cat jumped up on the bed and all was well.
When getting off at PHX, the lady next to me suddenly found out I had a cat and she remarked about how she didn't even notice, so well behaved. Yay for cat valium.
Of course the cat didn't like the experience and got all depressed because it was 120F and we had no furniture except a blow up mattress. Meanwhile my wife was driving cross country with her best friend in our inherited TownCar stopping at every petrified pigeon museum on Rte 66. A couple of weeks later when the truck arrived with our furniture, the cat jumped up on the bed and all was well.
Jun 15th 2016, 12:02 am
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Jun 15th 2016, 12:24 am
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Re: Our experience flying cats in the cabin transatlantic
Why would traveling in the cabin be any worse in your thinking than traveling in the cargo hold? They are still confined in either circumstance and at least the cabin offers your pet the sound of your voice for comfort.
Surprisingly when I did take her on the plane, the other two seat holders were traveling with their dogs under the seat. Didn't bother my cat for being along a dog and the dogs didn't care either.
Surprisingly when I did take her on the plane, the other two seat holders were traveling with their dogs under the seat. Didn't bother my cat for being along a dog and the dogs didn't care either.
Jun 15th 2016, 4:10 pm
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Re: Our experience flying cats in the cabin transatlantic
Some humans stink in a way animals hardly ever do. I'd rather sit next to someone with a cat under their seat in a pet carrier who hasn't been fed for 24 hours and is unlikely to poop, then squashed next to a fat human who reeked of BO. There are all sorts of inconveniences you can get when flying, a lot of it to do with luck (screaming children, someone travel sick puking up next to you, seat pusher-backer, 'air rage' passengers scrapping...) and small animals are likely to cause the least of problems. And I'm sure if the pet did poop, the cabin crew would ask the owner to go into the toilet and get rid of the offending stuff.
As far as I know, allergies to pet hair are rarely fatal, whereas allergies to peanuts can certainly be. And I was going to mention what Rete said about strong perfumes and aftershaves.
As far as I know, allergies to pet hair are rarely fatal, whereas allergies to peanuts can certainly be. And I was going to mention what Rete said about strong perfumes and aftershaves.
Jun 15th 2016, 10:43 pm
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Re: Our experience flying cats in the cabin transatlantic
I am a cat lover and have moved cats to Bermuda and back and to Australia and back. But I think it is highly inconsiderate to bring a cat in the cabin.
Deeply inconsiderate to other people that would have to put up with vocal cat complaining and cat mess smells, but also highly inconsiderate to the cat. Why anyone should be bragging that they did this is beyond me. I find it disgusting.
Deeply inconsiderate to other people that would have to put up with vocal cat complaining and cat mess smells, but also highly inconsiderate to the cat. Why anyone should be bragging that they did this is beyond me. I find it disgusting.
Jun 15th 2016, 11:26 pm
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I am a cat lover and have moved cats to Bermuda and back and to Australia and back. But I think it is highly inconsiderate to bring a cat in the cabin.
Deeply inconsiderate to other people that would have to put up with vocal cat complaining and cat mess smells, but also highly inconsiderate to the cat. Why anyone should be bragging that they did this is beyond me. I find it disgusting.
Deeply inconsiderate to other people that would have to put up with vocal cat complaining and cat mess smells, but also highly inconsiderate to the cat. Why anyone should be bragging that they did this is beyond me. I find it disgusting.
Some dogs feel safer and relaxed with their owners, others not so much and would be better off in a darker environment.
Jun 16th 2016, 9:27 am
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Re: Our experience flying cats in the cabin transatlantic
I am a cat lover and have moved cats to Bermuda and back and to Australia and back. But I think it is highly inconsiderate to bring a cat in the cabin.
Deeply inconsiderate to other people that would have to put up with vocal cat complaining and cat mess smells, but also highly inconsiderate to the cat. Why anyone should be bragging that they did this is beyond me. I find it disgusting.
Deeply inconsiderate to other people that would have to put up with vocal cat complaining and cat mess smells, but also highly inconsiderate to the cat. Why anyone should be bragging that they did this is beyond me. I find it disgusting.
I personally find it disgusting that parents bring screaming kids on flights and force everyone else to listen. People 'brag' that they did that too.
Jun 16th 2016, 12:29 pm
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Re: Our experience flying cats in the cabin transatlantic
Nuff said.
Jun 16th 2016, 1:53 pm
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Re: Our experience flying cats in the cabin transatlantic
I can't imagine having cats in the cabin. When we took ours to the vets we'd have to drive with all the windows open, in the middle of winter, so we could breathe! We cleaned the cage out once en route but she did it again !
We flew our 3 ponies out to the US with us, they weren't allowed in the cabin though :-)
We flew our 3 ponies out to the US with us, they weren't allowed in the cabin though :-)
Jun 16th 2016, 2:09 pm
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Re: Our experience flying cats in the cabin transatlantic
Not surprisingly, animals, just like humans, are all different. Our cats had no problem and were very quiet the whole time. No messes, no issues.
For those who find it 'disgusting' (which by the way I wasn't bragging, but trying to help others who may find themselves in a similar situation), as said, as a consumer, you have the power as a consumer to choose an airline that doesn't allow it!
For those who find it 'disgusting' (which by the way I wasn't bragging, but trying to help others who may find themselves in a similar situation), as said, as a consumer, you have the power as a consumer to choose an airline that doesn't allow it!