At the Airport
1. Check in at the main ticket counter.
2. Remove your cat from its carrier and walk through the metal detector.
3. If the cat seems agitated, ask security personnel to hand-inspect the cat and carrier. Never let your cat be put through the X-ray machine.
On Board
1. Remain calm and relaxed.
2. To soothe your cat, pet it through the zippered opening in the carrier.
3. Upon landing, do not leave the aircraft until most of the other passengers have deplaned.
Cats Traveling Via Cargo
1. Call the airline to verify requirements for pets traveling as cargo.
2. Watch your cat being loaded and unloaded.
3. Travel midweek in the evening when planes are less crowded.
4. Do not travel during extremely hot or cold weather.
5. Tell a flight attendant you have a pet traveling as cargo.
6. Do not fly short-faced breeds such as Himalayans or Persians in the cargo hold.
Upon Arrival at Your Final Destination
1. Keep your cat in a small quiet room so it can adjust to its new surroundings.
2. Offer water and a small amount of plain, dry food.
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