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Taking my cat to California from Italy

25 10:07:52

Question
Hello,
I'm going to Calif, and this time I have to bring my cat with me, have no idea how to do it, a part from the cats passport, and the kennel, can you give me any advise, in which company I should book? Airfrance or British? My cat is 1 1/2 yrs old, must say a bit fat, and never traveled! Any information and advise you can give it would be fantastic.
Thank you
Karina

Answer
I would advise taking the cat as excess baggage (not in the cabin)
This will be much cheaper and would clear customs with you.
Do NOT use BA as pets going thru the UK MUST only travel as cargo,
NOT ex bag.  AF is fine.  I would recommend Lufthansa or KLM
Pet passport has no real meaning is USA.  For entry into USA,
health cert issued within 10 days of flight, valid rabies vac.
Highly recommend be current on ALL vacs.
Hope this helps
Regards, Jerry Mishler