If you can't find an airline that will let you take your fuzzys on board with you, then find one that does Delta Dash. I own Bernese Mtn. Dogs and have had occasion to ship a puppy or adult female to be bred. Delta Dash is more expensive but your animal is not treated like cargo. You check them in at the front desk, they are hand carried out to the plane, after the flight they are hand carried back inside to the front desk. They are not treated like luggage. I've seen my puppy unloaded before the people got off. Also, since you are traveling with them, ask for a seat where you can see them load the luggage and watch for them to be loaded. Tell the stewardess that you are traveling with your pets and ask her to tell the pilot. Have him confirm that your pets are on board and that their section is pressurized. And fly at night if you are traveling when it's warm. Good Luck. [Posted in FML issue 1141]