We have a Maine Coon cat. At 18 months, he is a svelte 14 pounds and will likely continue growing until he is 4 years old.

What are my chances of stuffing him under an airline seat?

We are thinking of taking an extended trip cross country, and would like to take him with us; he does not like the Cat Hotel at all, and my son would really miss his cat. But right now we have a size medium hard-side carrier for the cat, and I'm thinking of getting a larger one for long car trips - neither of these meet any airline's requirements for carry-on pets. I could try a soft-side Sherpa bag, but I'm not sure the cat will fit in one.

Suggestions? Comments?


p.s. cat going cargo class not an option