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Teddy's travel crate secured on an airport cart for his onward flight from Frankfurt to Valencia

Pet Cargo vs. Excess Baggage: What’s the Difference?

ByCabin CompanionsAug 5, 202619 min read

A pet traveling in the aircraft hold is not necessarily being shipped as manifest cargo. Learn how accompanied excess-baggage travel works, why it provides greater continuity of care and how Teddy traveled with a Cabin Companion from Massachusetts to Valencia.

Veterinary technician traveling with a cat by airplane

Advocate for Your Cat: Why You Need a Medication…

ByCabin CompanionsJul 13, 202632 min read

Flying with a cat requires more than choosing a medication. Veterinary technician and professional pet travel escort Natascha Hamman explains why cats need a complete, tested medication…

In-cabin flight nanny for cats transporting a cat across the country safely

How to Move a Cat Across the Country (Safe…

ByCabin CompanionsFeb 11, 20265 min read

Moving a cat across the country requires careful planning. Whether you’re relocating for work, family, or a major life change, the goal is the same: keep your…

Map of the United States illustrating common cross-country travel routes for cat relocation

How to Safely Move with Your Cat Cross-Country

ByCabin CompanionsJun 20, 20254 min read

Wondering how to move with a cat across the country? You’re not alone. For many cat parents, the idea of a long-distance move brings up big questions…

Ziva the cat looking our from her carrier during in-cabin domestic pet travel with Cabin Companions

How to Fly Internationally With a Cat (2026 Complete…

ByCabin CompanionsJun 9, 202512 min read

Wondering how to fly internationally with your cat? It can feel overwhelming. Every country has different import rules. Every airline has different pet policies. And one missing…

A small Yorkshire Terrier in a blue harness sits on a soft dog bed outdoors, licking its nose — a perfect travel companion for in-cabin pet flights or pet flight nanny services.

What Is a Pet Flight Nanny — and Should…

ByCabin CompanionsMay 14, 20254 min read

If you’re planning a move, a long-distance trip, or a complex journey with your cat or dog, you’ve probably come across the term pet flight nanny. But…

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