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I want to bring my two cats from Tokyo to California. Only possible choose is American airlines where I can bring them beneath seats. I'm interested in another

by nwatab 4y ago

I want to bring my two cats from Tokyo to California. Only possible choose is American airlines where I can bring them beneath seats. I'm interested in another ways.

goldenkey 4y ago
I suggest you go with that method. If you call AA shortly before the flight, it's possible to get allowance to get you and your pets put in an empty row on the plane. I have this done almost every time for me and my cats. Just have to try to get it done even when you are boarding. Any decent airline with a plane that isn't full, will accommodate the request.
- nwatab 4y ago
  Thank you for sharing your experiences. How was toilet and food for cats? Did they cry all the time?
  - goldenkey 4y ago
    No problem. I have brought a foldable litter box from Sturdi [1, 2] with litter in a ziploc. The cats didn't use it. Yes they cried but a carrier that lets you pet them is a way to help with this. I sometimes took them out of the carrier and got away with it most of the time, but one time got told they had to go back in. YMMV In any case, them being on the seats (in carrier) rather than under them, helped a ton. The cats aren't as freaked out. [1] https://sturdiproducts.com/products/folding-water-tight-boxes-one-gallon https://sturdiproducts.com/products/folding-water-tight-boxe... [2] https://sturdiproducts.com/products/folding-water-tight-boxes-2-gallon https://sturdiproducts.com/products/folding-water-tight-boxe...
    - nwatab 4y ago
      Thank you for sharing your experience. It is really appreciated. I'm glad to know that you can put a litter box under seats and get away with cats. Thank you so much.
      - goldenkey 4y ago
        No problem. Sturdi's carriers are also really good. I took them to the bathroom to use the litter box. I'm sure you could place it on the floor though if they give you a row to yourself.
        nwatab 4y ago
        Thanks. I checked Sturdi's carriers. It's a little bit over my budget, but looks nice for an in-cabin flight. I see you can bring cats to restroom with a litter box. Now I can imagine better how an in-cabin flight is like. My worries are faded. Thank you so much!
        goldenkey 4y ago
        Ah yeah, they are expensive but they do last for years and are machine washable. I've had the same Sturdi XL for over 7 years. Glad I could help with the info. Cheers.
        nwatab 4y ago
        That's nice. This will be the last question, how long is your flight? My flight will be 10 hours.
nicolexcaba 4y ago
You can double check and confirm which flight your two cats can fly from on avvinue.com, which is our new pet travel startup. Otherwise there are options on charter as well - but many airlines allow two of the same species to travel in the same carrier, so if they get along :)
- nwatab 4y ago
  You're doing really great jobs. Thank you so much. I'll check it!
- nwatab 4y ago
  Hey. I checked your site. It suggests Alaska Airlines, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airlines and Air Canada. Do they allow cats under seats, or should cats go to a cargo room? It is huge difference. Thanks!

by nwatab 4y ago

I want to bring my two cats from Tokyo to California. Only possible choose is American airlines where I can bring them beneath seats. I'm interested in another ways.

goldenkey 4y ago

I suggest you go with that method. If you call AA shortly before the flight, it's possible to get allowance to get you and your pets put in an empty row on the plane. I have this done almost every time for me and my cats. Just have to try to get it done even when you are boarding. Any decent airline with a plane that isn't full, will accommodate the request.

nwatab 4y ago
Thank you for sharing your experiences. How was toilet and food for cats? Did they cry all the time?
- goldenkey 4y ago
  No problem. I have brought a foldable litter box from Sturdi [1, 2] with litter in a ziploc. The cats didn't use it. Yes they cried but a carrier that lets you pet them is a way to help with this. I sometimes took them out of the carrier and got away with it most of the time, but one time got told they had to go back in. YMMV In any case, them being on the seats (in carrier) rather than under them, helped a ton. The cats aren't as freaked out. [1] https://sturdiproducts.com/products/folding-water-tight-boxes-one-gallon https://sturdiproducts.com/products/folding-water-tight-boxe... [2] https://sturdiproducts.com/products/folding-water-tight-boxes-2-gallon https://sturdiproducts.com/products/folding-water-tight-boxe...
  - nwatab 4y ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience. It is really appreciated. I'm glad to know that you can put a litter box under seats and get away with cats. Thank you so much.
    - goldenkey 4y ago
      No problem. Sturdi's carriers are also really good. I took them to the bathroom to use the litter box. I'm sure you could place it on the floor though if they give you a row to yourself.
      - nwatab 4y ago
        Thanks. I checked Sturdi's carriers. It's a little bit over my budget, but looks nice for an in-cabin flight. I see you can bring cats to restroom with a litter box. Now I can imagine better how an in-cabin flight is like. My worries are faded. Thank you so much!
        goldenkey 4y ago
        Ah yeah, they are expensive but they do last for years and are machine washable. I've had the same Sturdi XL for over 7 years. Glad I could help with the info. Cheers.
        nwatab 4y ago
        That's nice. This will be the last question, how long is your flight? My flight will be 10 hours.

nicolexcaba 4y ago

You can double check and confirm which flight your two cats can fly from on avvinue.com, which is our new pet travel startup. Otherwise there are options on charter as well - but many airlines allow two of the same species to travel in the same carrier, so if they get along :)

nwatab 4y ago
You're doing really great jobs. Thank you so much. I'll check it!
nwatab 4y ago
Hey. I checked your site. It suggests Alaska Airlines, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airlines and Air Canada. Do they allow cats under seats, or should cats go to a cargo room? It is huge difference. Thanks!