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"Kim at Happy Tails Travel is an absolute miracle worked. My 125 lb wolfhound more than exceeds normal size regulations, but she found me a kennel AND an airline that could fly him from Maui to Alaska - something that no other pet relocation service was able to offer."
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Safe Cat Travel Tips
Cats are an important part of any pet family! This includes planning the move of your cat. Air travel is the quickest way! Cats are shipped by the airline within hours not days, as is the case with ground transportation. The most common air travel option is unaccompanied pet travel. This is your animal companion flying on a jet without a passenger on board that is related to the pet. This way the pet owner can be on either end of the flight. It is ideal and less stressful for a family member can check the cat in at the departing airport and out at the arriving airport, if the pet parent cannot travel on the same flight.
If the feline family member can travel on the same flight there are 2 (two) options:
- In the Cabin: Generally only one cat (or small dog) per person can travel in the cabin.
- There is a limit on companion animals in the cabin.
- An average of 4 (four) per flight.
- The space is very limited! Check with the airline to find out their space availability for the pet carrier.
- You cannot buy a seat for the pet
- Soft sided carries, such as a Sherpa bag are best. They allow more flexibility and are easier to carry onboard and in the airport.
- If you are concerned about your cat meowing excessively, or not being able to control their need for a litter box, then travel in the cabin may not be a good choice.
- In The Cargo Area: The alternative for your cat to travel on the same plane as you, in the area of the plan where pets are, sometimes called the cargo area. This way you can travel in the cabin without concerns of bothering other passengers with things you cannot control.
- The cargo area is safe!
- Temperature controlled
- Pressurized
- Oxygen for each pet
If you are not sure how to get your family cats to their new homes, please contact Happy Tails Travel.
For more information, please visit our website at www.happytailstravel.com or give us a call at 1-800-323-1718 or 520-299-3315. We are always ready and happy to discuss how we can help you to provide a smooth move for any member of your pet family.