Do I have to take my cat out at security?

If you opt to go through regular TSA security, you will need to remove your cat from their carrier when you get to the front of the line. The carrier will go through the x-ray machine with the other carry-on luggage, and you will walk through the metal detector, with your kitty safe in your arms.



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Your cat's travel carrier must go through the luggage X-ray screening device at the airport, and your cat cannot, so you will have to carry her in your arms through the human screening device.

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All pets should be brought to the security checkpoint in a hand-held travel carrier. Remove the pet from the carrier just prior to the beginning of the screening process. Place the empty travel carrier so it can be x-rayed. Never place a pet in the x-ray tunnel.

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TSA will screen pets via the security checkpoint. Below is what pet owners can expect: All pets should be brought to the security checkpoint in a hand-held travel carrier.

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All pets should be brought to a security checkpoint in a hand-held travel carrier. Remove the pet from the carrier just prior to the beginning of the screening process. Place the empty travel carrier on the checkpoint conveyor belt so it can be X-rayed. Never place a pet in the X-ray tunnel.

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Yes. Pet carriers are considered either a personal item or a carryon item. You may board the aircraft with either a pet carrier and a personal item or a pet carrier and a regular size carryon bag.

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Strategies to de-stress feline flights include:
  1. A Thundershirt® which swaddles the cats much like swaddling an infant and can reduce anxiety.
  2. Feliway® pheromone wipes and spray can be used in the carrier prior to flying can help lower anxiety.
  3. A pheromone calming collar can help to lower anxiety.


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“Because dander is so small and sticky, it attaches itself to clothes, furniture, air and airplane seats. The confined space of a plane could definitely pose a hazard for patients with cat allergy,” Jacobson says, adding that wiping down your seat is a good idea.

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There are three ways you can ship your pet via the airlines:
  1. Your pet can travel on the plane with you (either in-cabin, as accompanied baggage, or as cargo). Your pet will be charged accordingly. ...
  2. You can book your pet on a separate flight. ...
  3. You can have your pet shipped through a licensed commercial shipper.


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As long as your kitty stays in the kennel, there's nothing you can do if your cat starts meowing. Call the airline about their pet policy so you won't get a big surprise. You vet can also prescribe a mild sedative to help your cat relax a bit.

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Many airports now provide secure pet relief areas that you can use during your cat's move, but you will still need a portable litter box. Ground transportation: Part of preparing your cat to fly is getting to and from the airport.

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PetAir work with many UK airports that export and import pets. The top airports being Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester Airport and Edinburgh Airport. Each airport differs in the process of transporting pets, so it's important to check the process before travelling.

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