[ArmaniMan]

I have taken mine on the plane many times- I was so nervous the first time and they were way better then I expected. I think all the noise the plane makes tends to calm them down- they usually just go to sleep or lay there quietly. I only had one issue ever and that was because the turbulence was so bad, Chloe peed on herself because she was nervous. I would just make sure your pup is very used to whatever bag she will be in for the trip. Sleep with a small blankie at home for a few nights before you leave and put that in her bag with her, also let her have a little toy that she likes in there. Try to keep her up and moving for awhile before the trip so that she is very tired when you leave. Stop water/ food a few hours before you arrive at the airport and give her one last potty break before you enter the airport (there are pet relief areas at the airport).

I have used rescue remedy for flights- but have never drugged my dog for a flight and have never had an issue with crying or barking.

Make sure you bring:

some food
nutrical
wipes
a few extra small blankets (one to drape over the bag if the floor gets drafty as it often does and another to change out if there are any accidents in the bag.
wee wee pads (I usually give mine a potty break in the bathroom on the plane- I just put the pad on the floor and let them out of the bag to go- then throw the pad away, back in the bag and out of the bathroom we go)

with you on the plane- you can always ask the stewardess for ice cubes or some water for your baby so no need to drag that on.

Good Luck- I have found it is much worse anticipating the first plane ride with your baby- the actual trip usually goes off without a hitch and you are left wondering why you worried so much!

I should add I take mine from NY-Las Vegas so the flight is over 5 hours, they are in the car 2 hours before for the drive to the airport and then the time in the airport- they usually end up being in the bag for about 9-10 hours.