> The difference is that back then, it was to transport the animal from one side of the country to the other safely, so the animal stayed in its container under

> The difference is that back then, it was to transport the animal from one side of the country to the other safely, so the animal stayed in its container under the sea Many, if not most, of these folk just have larger dogs that don't qualify for under-seat. I drove my golden retriever across the country on three occasions (~130 hours of driving all told?). I wish there were a reasonable and ethical flight option, but I would never trust an animal to cargo.