Have not flown yet, but are preparing to in June. I've been reading a lot about others experiences as well, so this is a very helpful post!
We will be on three flights - international, total travel duration will be about 7 hours.
Regarding the carrier, we have a Celltei. It meets the underseat requirements. Remy was not crate trained, so we have been slowly making the adjustment. I take him on short trips, errands, etc in it and we are finally getting to the point where he is calming down while inside. Hopefully with another several months of work we'll be good to go in June. I do NOT want to sedate him.
I am a bit worried about the potty situation. He was pad trained until he decided around 1 year old that he would not use it any more. He is typically outside every 4-5 hours during the day, has on occasion lasted 8-9 hours. So, I'm hopeful that with two walks prior to departure he will be alright. I seriously doubt that on my layovers I will have time to get outside, and then back through security in order to give him a mid-morning break. And, I don't think he will use a pad if I take him into the rest room with one, as I've read that is the process others use.
I know I need a health certificate and current rabies vacc info - all in writing within 10 days of my departure and signed by my vet. His micro chip is EU compliant, and I will have photos of him with my passport.
I am planning to pack his food (NV Raw) in my checked luggage and have found a soft-side cooler that will keep things frozen for 24 hours. Hopefully it does not get confiscated. I will likely have a vet letter packed with it so it is not identified as contraband.
That kind of sums up what I've learned thus far....
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