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When my sister passed away and I inherited her Tonkinese cat, I had the choice of flying the cat by cargo unaccompanied (I did not go out for the funeral due to health problems) or having her transported using a pet transport van. After checking out the travel arrangements that would be necessary with air flight, and the fact that I lived two hours from the airport as well (so that the cat would still have more travel even after the flight was over), I decided to go with the pet transport van. It was absolutely fantastic. I got texts and photos along the entire route from Idaho to Virginia. The cat was allowed to come out of the cage and lie on the alternate driver's chest and nap. The drivers drove straight through, stopping only for meals and rest stops. No, it wasn't cheap but it was well worth it. The cat arrived relaxed and healthy and adapted much more quickly to a new home with a new "Mom" and 4 strange cats than I think she would have otherwise.
I definitely would get them their own crates. I'm not sure the airlines will even allow you to put 2 cats in one crate but even if they do, separate them. You never know how they will react to the stress of the flight. Be sure and do your research well in advance as to what the airline will require to ship your cats. Different airlines have different requirements. Also you will need a health certificate from the vet which is only good for a short time (10 days maybe??). They will also have to be current on their rabies vaccines. There are several hoops you will need to jump through to get them on a flight.
I am planning a cross country move next year from Seattle area to (SC, GA,FL). I will be renting a Penske truck and towing my Ford. I have two terriers and two cats. One cat does not travel well at all-he is very sensitive to change and goes feral. I am thinking I will take the dogs with me then have the cats flown out in, cargo as they will be flying alone, a week or so later. Has anyone had any experience with this?
Don't ship cargo. There has to be a better way. Most cats that ran into issues and one losing it's life at Kennedy Int AP were flown cargo. Take them with you in the truck.
Contact the air travel you are wanting to fly with to see if you are able to transport your cat within the airport terminal cabin in a carrier underneath the seat before you. Avoid transporting your cat within the cargo or luggage hold if at all possible. Most airlines will help you to bring your cat on the flight within the cabin area for a small charge.
Contact the air travel you are wanting to fly with to see if you are able to transport your cat within the airport terminal cabin in a carrier underneath the seat before you. Avoid transporting your cat within the cargo or luggage hold if at all possible. Most airlines will help you to bring your cat on the flight within the cabin area for a small charge.
He has to travel with 2 cats; and in order to do that he will have to pay for two seats and put one cat each under of the seats in front of him. Unless airplane space has increased, there is only room under the seat next to the window. One cat per carrier only.
He is not flying himself, he is driving the truck. Hopefully he will work something out to take the kitties with him in the front seat of the truck. He is also traveling with 2 dogs. Maybe he could pay someone to follow him in a car with either the kitties or the dogs.
It is a tricky situation, and I hope that he comes back on here to tell us all that the trip was a success.
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