Flying with cat out of DCA
Apr 1, 2020, 10:58 pm
#1
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Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 15
Flying with cat out of DCA
I am flying with my cat this Sunday on Alaska Airlines out of DCA. Is it possible to request a private screening room for the security check? She’s never flown before and I’m terrified that taking her out of the carrier in an open space is going to terrify her and she’ll try to bolt. The vet put a harness and leash on her today to get her used to it, but once we got home, she managed to get out of it without my even seeing her do it. At this point, I don’t know which of us will be more anxious!
Apr 1, 2020, 11:21 pm
#2
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: UA
Posts: 444
I am flying with my cat this Sunday on Alaska Airlines out of DCA. Is it possible to request a private screening room for the security check? She’s never flown before and I’m terrified that taking her out of the carrier in an open space is going to terrify her and she’ll try to bolt. The vet put a harness and leash on her today to get her used to it, but once we got home, she managed to get out of it without my even seeing her do it. At this point, I don’t know which of us will be more anxious!
She said the TSA agents were very patient — not always the case at JFK terminal 4.
Ask for private screening and arrive early — not that there should be many flying but it is the wait for the room. Hope it goes well.
Apr 2, 2020, 8:30 am
#5
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: UA
Posts: 444
She asked when at security — first with the ID check and not at airline check in and specifically mentioned that she was afraid of the cat escaping. Her cat is very sweet but not used to travel.
Hope it goes well.
Hope it goes well.
Apr 10, 2020, 8:41 pm
#8
Join Date: Mar 2020
Posts: 85
The TSA are wearing PPE to protect themselves and others, and have upped handwashing and disinfectant procedures. Nothing to worry about, really. Especially as dead as domestic travel is right now, they have spent more time cleaning than doing security checks.