Relocating cats via flight, within U.S.

Question
I'm relocating from Houston to Denver soon.  My 2 cats have never been farther than the local vet.  Since Denver is a 2-day trip by car, I'll most probably fly with them.  I see that US Air is recommended.  Is sedation recommended, & if so, how much?  Anything else I should know?
Thank you!
Dawn

Answer
HI DAWN
I WOULD NEVER DRUG MY ANIMALS FOR FLIGHTS.  BECAUSE, THEY NEED TO KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON AROUND THEM IN THEIR RIGHT STATE OF MIND.
I FEEL DRUGGING THEM PUTS THEM IN MORE STRESS, FEAR AND CAUSE FOR ILLNESS.
I WILL NOT LET THE GERMANS DRUG MY PUPS FROM GERMANY.
U.S.AIR IS WHAT I RECOMMEND, BUT THEY OFTEN DO NOT FLIGHT INTO THE WESTERN STATES.  HENCE, I HAVE HAD TO USE AMERICAN, DELTA, ETC.
U WILL NEED A HEALTH CERTIFICATE GOOD FOR 10 DAYS, SHOTS TO DATE, TWO DISHES IN THE CRATE ATTACHED TO IT.  PUT IN SOMETHING THE CATS KNOW OF YOURS, THAT THEY CAN SMELL U MIGHT BE NEAR.
THEY WILL DO FINE, BUT DO NOT DRUG THEM, IT IS BETTER THEY HEAR THE NOISE, ETC IN A FIT MIND.   I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY BAD EXPERIENCES FLIGHTING AND I FLY PUPS FROM CA TO FL.

WARM REGARDS
PATT
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