I have never seen a pet in all those airplaines I have boarded. Hence, alhtough not conclusive I would say no.

In general pets are stored elsewhere, but I don't believe its in the same place they store the luggage (don't know). Its pressurized and warm and there will be no harm to your pet accept that it will probably freak out.

I cannot imagine the chaos if somones little kitty goes missing in an airplane. Since those pets are usually put under quarantine (at least for international flights), that would pretty much mean the cat needs to be found before the passenger doors are opened. No airline can afford those delays.

I can think of a ton of other reasons that basically lead me to say there is no way. It may be possible in some countries that I am not aware of.

On a related note:

Pets entering the United States will now have to give both front paw (or claw) prints upon entry. Those are matched to a criminal pet database. A picture is also taken and stored digitally. You need to have valid visa. All pet related information now needs to be submitted by the airlines to US immigration for pet screening. Cat and Dog claws and canines are not allowed on board anymore and have to be left at the security checkpoints together with your dangerous nail clippers. You can have them mailed to you if you bring an addressed envelope with proper postage.

The amount of liquid in their bladders is limited to 100ml. You can buy water for your pet after the security checkpoint, but you cannot bring it on board or leave it with the pet.

Each pet is allowed one carry on bag of roughly 10x10x10 inches and no heavier then 2lb for personal toys and toilet articles (like litter). 

Medication has to have the Pets Name printed on the bottles.

No perishable pet foods are allowed.

..... (I could spin that list forever )

Andre

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I have never seen pets allowed on airplanes with people either. I would imagine that this would not be done just for the fact that some people could be allergic to some animals.

Yes, pets are allowed in the cabin.  You have to check with specific airlines regarding their policies.  Generally, they do not allow more than one pet per cabin and there are rigid guidelines for their space requirements. 

 Otherwise, dogs go in the hold (which I have done numberous times going back and forth to the UK with my two) and if you do your homework, it's a safe procedure.  The UK pet scheme plan now permits open travel if you've gone through the proper paperwork.  It's lengthy and time consuming plus expensive, but it does exist and it does work.

Thanks for the info , Vicki. Do you by any chance know anything about quarantine procedures when taking pets from North America into Europe? Did your dogs have to be quarantined before you could bring them into the UK?

The new UK pet scheme doesn't require quarantine, BUT there are rigid rules about what you have to do before taking pets there.  You can search it out online and do that because all vets are not experts in knowing the exact procedure.  YOu have to have a chip implanted (that is readable in Europe as well as here ..I suggest the Avid), then rabies shots, then blood tests some months later and then you are certified.  It must be done in an exact order as specified by the UK, and takes about six months.  Once you get the papers, you have a three month window to travel the pets to the UK or you start the whole process over.

 If you are staying for some time in the UK, you can apply for a pet passport, which will enable you to go in and out without going through the whole process again.  Coming back to the U.S. is very easy.  They rarely look at paperwork.

Pets are definitely allowed in the cabin under certain circumstances.  One, you have to make a pet reservation ahead of time.  You can't just show up with your pet.  Only a certain # of pets are allowed in the cabin at one time.

You must have a carrier that can fit under the seat in front of you.    Plus, you must provide health information (such as vaccine record)

I flew up to TX to pick up two pedigreed kittens.  I had a soft carrier that they could ride in together, and it fit perfectly under the seat in front of me.  They cried during takeoff, but otherwise slept and didn't cause a fuss at all. 

I did not know that.

Thanks for sharing this information. I wonder what happens if your pet escapes on the plane. It is defenitely better if you can comfort your pet during such a stressful time though.

My cat already freaks out when I drive her to the vet. She absolutely hates being confined and in a moving vehicle, so I guess having her on the plan with me would be helpful.

I do not know how other passengers would react to the constant crying though (she is very outspoken).

Andre

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I have never traveled with pets. But I have not seen any pets on a plane when traveling. I just always leave my pet at home and have my kids watch them. 

Planes are *so* loud, I am betting most would not even notice her crying.  As long as you have a secure carrier (and DON'T open the door!), there is no reason a pet would ever be able to escape. I'd guess you'd be in big trouble if you let your pet out accidently!

I don't normally travel with my pets.  The only time I have flown with cats is when I was flying one to a new home in Minnesota and flying home with two new kittens.

I would rather have my pet at my feet than in the plane hold any day. 

I would never put my cat through that kind of stress unless I had no alternative. If it was just a vacation, I would find a babysitter. I was very interested to kow what to the regulations were because I used to teach English in Europe before I had a cat.  Offers have come up again, and I wondered if it was feasible to go back with my pet.

When taking a trip, I leave my pets with family or get a sitter. But I have moved all over the world and I wouldn't move ANYWHERE without my beloved furbabies! The last international move I made was with both of mine, in two different carriers and I brought a friend along. One person per carrier.

Having moved many times in the past, toy breeds are not an issue. Larger dogs though can be a problem.

Regardless of not taking my pets on leisure trips, I do not use airlines that are not pet-friendly, stay in hotels that aren't pet-friendly..etc. It's my money, I'll spend it where I choose.