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[pinkiemarie]

Hey guys!  Need some advice.

I'll be moving to NH in August, and I've come to the conclusion that it will be best to sell almost everything I own (keeping clothes, computer, family heirlooms, etc).  My problem is this--I have a small car which can't really pull a trailer, and I have 3 cats.  So even with the relatively small amount of crap I'll be brining, I won't have room for that and the cats.  Have any of you ever moved cats on a plane?  I don't want them going with the baggage--I've heard bad stories about animals put in the bottom of plans.  Any advice on what to do with my kitties (aka my kids) would be HIGHLY appreciated! 

[Dreepa]

I have flown with cats.
I think you have to pay extra to bring them up above.
I *think* that there is a limit to 2 animals per plane ride.  (I don't know where I heard this... it might be airline specific)

[Ron Helwig]

You might ship/mail some of the stuff that won't fit in the car. Maybe also look into a car top carrier.

I moved here about 3 years ago, doing essentially the same (although I have an SUV). I packed the car except for the two front seats, and got rid of everything else. Otis rode in the front passenger seat, and I stopped every now and then to let him out to do his thing 

We got food and water at Burger Kings along the way (veggie burgers for me, and plain burgers for Otis). When I had to stop for the night, I got lucky and the first hotel I tried did allow dogs.

[pinkiemarie]

I have flown with cats.
I think you have to pay extra to bring them up above.
I *think* that there is a limit to 2 animals per plane ride.  (I don't know where I heard this... it might be airline specific)

Did you fly *with* the cats?  I'm wondering if they'll allow me to send them above if I'm not there with them since I'm driving.

[pinkiemarie]

And a car top carrier...why have I never thought of this?

[TomAlciere]

Red Roof Inn in Nashua, Hillsborough County, allows you to have cats in your room.

[lastlady]

I have flown with cats.
I think you have to pay extra to bring them up above.
I *think* that there is a limit to 2 animals per plane ride.  (I don't know where I heard this... it might be airline specific)

Did you fly *with* the cats?  I'm wondering if they'll allow me to send them above if I'm not there with them since I'm driving.

A much more effective way to find out specifically what you need to know is to call the airlines and ask them.