Originally Posted by
Yahillwe
My cats are going to mount mutiny on me, so I am thinking of taking them with me to NY in Sept. My questions are:
1- Would they be quarantined if I pass by LHR?
2- Better go through LHR or take Open skies from Orly?
3- Would I get help in carrying the cats?
4-I don't want to put them in the hull, I want them next to me, can I have 2 cats in the same cabin?
5- Do I need to buy them tickets?
And why do I have a deep feeling that I might be getting some funny suggestions...
Any info would be appreciated?
I know that I have to check on health rules etc etc..
1) No they would not be quarantined going via LHR but it's a thoroughly bad idea, all animals hate flying and an unnecessary flight would not be a good thing.
2) Openskies is a better option, see their website, but they only take 1 cat per passenger, weighing no more than 4 kgs, and it costs €196. But I would advise you to consider Air France, which is quite pussy friendly, and can weigh 6 kgs and is simply part of your luggage allowance, so you'd probably get away with 2 in a premium cabin.
3) Nope. That's the job of your children, and presumably why you have them.
4) Openskies and Air France allow them in the cabin. Air France charge if in the hold. BA will not allow them in the cabin, full stop.
5) Openskies yes, Air France no, if the in cabin, yes if in the hold.
Frankly - and I don't like having to say this - pets are far far better off in the hold. It reduces the stress and distraction of the other passengers, the sense of punishment and it's simply more humane. They can also have a container large enough for their needs rather than, as is the case of Air France, meeting the requirement that they can squeeze under the passenger's seat / floor area.