I work for the airlines, and I recently flew from Philly to Milwaukee with my biewer boy. I have never flown w/ my dog under the seat IN the cabin (we just started allowing this about 1yr ago) so this was new to me and I was so afraid he might be whining being in a new situation and I didn't know his personality or how he would do in the crate. I gave him the recommended dose of benedryl about 1/2hr b4 the flight he never made a peep and in the airport, even b4 the medication he just sat on my lap. Just be prepared, have your nutrical, her fav toy etc. It will be fine. As for you, drink the little bottle of Jack Daniels yourself and relax!!!
Kathy