Pet Travel Guides
Clear, experience-led guidance for the parts of pet travel that feel complicated—from choosing the right travel method to preparing a cat for an international flight.
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Our most in-depth guidance for preparing a cat to travel with a complete, veterinarian-supported medication plan.
Advocate for Your Cat: Why You Need a Medication Plan Before Flying
Natascha Hamman explains why choosing a medication is only the beginning—and how testing, timing, handling and a backup plan work together to make travel safer and less stressful.
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Pet Cargo vs. Excess Baggage: What’s the Difference?
Learn the difference between manifest cargo and accompanied excess-baggage pet travel—and how Cabin Companions escorts larger pets on the same flight.
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How to Move a Cat Across the Country
A practical overview of your travel options, preparation timeline and the choices that matter most.
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How to Safely Move With Your Cat Cross-Country
How to reduce stress, plan the route and keep your cat secure throughout a long-distance move.
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A complete guide to airline choices, import requirements, documents and preparing for travel day.
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What Is a Pet Flight Nanny—and Should You Hire One?
What flight nannies actually do, how services differ and what to ask before trusting someone with your pet.
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In-Cabin vs. Cargo: Choosing the Best Travel Option
Understand how size, breed, health and destination affect the safest available way for a pet to fly.
Read the guide →Still not sure how to manage your pet’s journey?
Get expert guidance for the trip ahead—or let Cabin Companions personally manage the journey from beginning to end.