My best bud(dog)and I will soon be re-locating out of Nowheresville. The expense associated with getting him to America is, in my mind exorbitant. Having said that, I will gladly pay every fee, surcharge, tax and tariff associated with his travel in advance as I don't want to be at the airport on our day of departure with him denied boarding or having to deal with other last minute hassles because a fee was overlooked.
I'd say if your wife really wants the kitten, pony up the $95 and avoid potential last minute aggravation.