Just some airline clarifications...
 
Other airlines (domestic) that accept live cargo: Delta airlines (Their
DASH service is the best for transporting animals!) and Continental, with
their Counter to Counter service.
 
American Airlines has never allowed ferrets in-cabin.  Only Delta and, I
believe the regional carrier, Midwest, IS the other airline I couldn't
think of in my earlier post, that allow ferrets in-cabin.
 
Quantas, United, and Air New Zealand, code-share all live freight from
Australia and New Zealand.  One might think they are shipping on one
airline, but 90% of the time, they will be on a United Airlines aircraft.
 
I used to import New Zealand ferrets and then redistribute them around
the U.S.  I learned a lot about shipping animals.  Much of it went out
the door after 9/11.
 
With the changing flying climate, it is always best to check with your
selected airline BEFORE making any plans....and, understand that 99% of
airline employees have no clue as to what the airline's policies are
about ferrets....so really pin them down and get permissions in writing
to cover your bases.
 
Also..ALL airlines require a health certificate, issued within 10 days
of the flight.  Don't forget this detail....it could wreck some travel
plans if overlooked!
 
MC, The Rude One
(With Bancho, Artemus, Squeeker, Rudy, and Abraham.  In Spirit: Bubba,
 Billy-Bob, Garret, Snorkle, and Tuzigoot.)
[Posted in FML issue 4549]