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Travelling with cat on Northwest Airlines??? Please Help!?
I am desperate for help. I want to carry my 13 pound cat onto my flight when I move from AK to FL in a month. The problem is, the only soft sided carrier I can find (the Sherpa Delta one) that he fits in and meets airline rule weighs 4 lbs on its own so he weighs 17 lbs. in it. The limit is 15 lbs and they claim (on the phone) even if it’s 15.5 he will not be able to go. I even offered to pay extra and not bring any carry on items and they said “rules are 15 lbs and that’s all there is to say. No wiggle room.” Putting him in cargo would be the absolute worst thing! He is not easy going at all and plus he would be terrified. What I need to know is has anyone had experience carrying pets on to a flight (especially a Northwest flight) and if so how strict were they to you about the weight? What type of carrier did you use? Unfortunately, since I am moving and this is the only option so please don’t respond about how cruel I am to my cat.
If at all possible, do not use cargo. Quite a few animals have died, due to the temperature and the very noisy conditions. I have a close friend who is a pilot and he suggested that I not use cargo for my cat, so I’m passing that advice on to you.
Is it possible to get a lighter carrier anyplace? The only other alternative is to go first class. I’ve heard that the seat height is larger and maybe your cat can fit under there in its carrier. Another possibility, if you can get a really cheap flight, less than $100 in coach, perhaps you could purchase a seat for your cat, then there would be no poundage issues.
I’ve seen people in first class have seats just for their pets. Just a suggestion.
Have you googled “traveling with a cat?” Maybe there is something there that may be of assistance.
Hope I helped in some way.
Best to you and your cat.
Sherpa Pet Carrier Airline
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