What breed of cat is not allowed to fly?

If you're checking your cat as cargo, note that some breeds are restricted by some airlines. For example, American Airlines doesn't allow snub-nosed brachycephalic cats of any mix, such as Burmese, Persian and Himalayan, for fear of respiratory distress at high altitudes.



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Nearly all airlines allow cats to be onboard with their humans. However, many restrict how many pets can travel on a flight, so you should book ahead to ensure there will be no trouble at check-in. Usually, this requires a call to the airlines, since booking online isn't always an option.

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Many airlines allow pets to fly in the cabin as a carry-on, so long as they stay inside a carrier that's small enough to fit under the seat in front of you for the duration of the flight. Southwest, Alaska, United, American, Delta, Hawaiian, Spirit, and Frontier are some of the airlines that allow pets as carry-ons.

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Therefore, cats and dogs can travel from the United States to Italy as long as they have the following: A valid Veterinary Certificate (stating owners details, a description of the animal, details of identification and vaccinations) A valid rabies vaccine.

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Adult dogs and cats easily make it through the night without having to relieve themselves, so your pet should also be OK on most very long flights. Regardless, you'll have to line their carrier with something absorbent - a Dry Fur pad works nicely under your pet's own crate pad or thin blanket.

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You probably have a plan for your own passport, but your animal companion needs one too. All pets traveling to and from the United States need a passport. Keep in mind, a “pet passport” in the U.S. refers to the extra documents you need to travel to other countries with your pet.

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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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