Originally Posted by
dcpatti
Anyone know if the sweeps will upgrade you if you're traveling with an animal or if you have to call in like folks with lap children do? I've been asked to courier my friend's cat out to the west coast after she moves cross-country and need to start planning. I know I should avoid CRJ's due to the restrictions on the size of the carrier, and that I probably won't get a bulkhead, or the exit row on the 321 (or any other plane that doesn't have a seat in front of the exit row seats). Any other tips/pitfalls in traveling on US with a cabin cat? Apologies in advance if he's a howler and you're on my flight.
I can only help you with information regarding mainline, no help with Express (RJ's). If you're travelling with an underseat pet, you can sit anywhere with the exception of the first row of any cabin, the bulkhead, or the exit row in any aircraft. There are a total of 6 pets allowed on any given flight, with a maximum of that 6 being 2 in f/c. Break down is:
0 in f/c, 6 in Y
1 in f/c, 5 in Y
2 in f/c, 4 in Y
One other thing to remember, the pet carrier is in lieu of a carry-on. And no matter how much it cries, meows, wails it must remain completely zipped and under the seat in front of you all the time.
Good luck with the week at your house before the flight with your puppy. We have a cat and 2 dogs, and the dogs whimper whenever they see the cat...they know who rules the roost. HAHA!