My cat and I moved out of our Orange County, CA apartment and flew with United Airlines to Pensacola, FL.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 intro
00:18 We moved out of our apartment!
02:54 ✈preflight preparations
13:38 We're checked in! TSA SUCKED!
15:42 SNA to IAH
17:24 IAH to PNS

Purchasing a pet ticket is very easy. Book your ticket online and then call the airline to add your pet to your reservation. Pet tickets on United cost $125 (one way). Make sure you book your pet ticket in advance because there is a limited amount of spaces available for pets. I would recommend that when you pick your seat that you choose a window seat so other passengers aren’t stepping over your pet and so your pet’s carrier doesn’t potentially get caught on the wheels of the flight attendant snack cart.

ℹUnited Airlines InCabin Pet Policy:
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/...

On the day of our trip I gave my cat his last preflight meal 5 hours before takeoff (12PM). I also gave him anxiety medication, which was prescribed to him by his veterinarian.

Checkin was very simple. Go to the “Additional Services'' counter, where you’ll check any bags in and check your pet in. You’ll get issued a “Pet incabin” tag. I had health documents for Ted on hand, but I was never asked to present them.

Our TSA screening did not go as smoothly as checkin. My TSA precheck number was not attached to my ticket. We had to go through standard screening. I had to take my shoes and jacket off, take all of my electronics out of my backpack (laptops, iPad, camera), and then take Ted out of his carrier—he wore a harness and his harness was clipped to a leash which was attached to me. While our bags were being scanned I held Ted. After walking through the metal detector a TSA agent wiped my hands for residue (while I was still holding Ted). My backpack had cat litter in it so they had to open my bag and chemically test the litter. I wish I had requested a private screening once we were moved to the non precheck line, but I forgot. OOP.

Once in the terminal, I attempted to take Ted to the Pet Relief Area to stretch his legs and go potty, but SNA’s is outside and it was hot that day. Instead, I took him to a Single Family Restroom. I brought a portable litter box but he was too stressed to go potty.

Boarding was also simple. I put him in front of my feet and covered him with a sweater. I think the darkness definitely helped to keep him calm. If your window faces the sun pull the sun shade down so the sun isn’t beating on your pet’s carrier.

We had a 2 hour layover in Houston. We arrived in Terminal C. I attempted to take him to the Pet Relief Area but it didn’t have a door and it smelled like dog pee so, once again, we used a Single Family Restroom.

On the second flight he slept most of the time. I think he was just exhausted from the stress.

If you have any questions that I haven't answered in the description or I didn’t answer in this vlog feel free to leave a comment and I’ll try my best to answer itdo keep in mind that rules and regulations are subject to change so always be sure to do your own research.

Items I use when traveling with my cat:
Comsmart Cat Carrier
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SurferCatMav Reflective Escape Proof Cat Harness (Etsy)
https://tinyurl.com/yhf496n5
EassyHoo Travel Litter Box
https://amzn.to/3vBwNl3
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