Hi Jason & Meeko! :) I set about finding out how to fly my 9-month-old female sable Nicky with me when I moved recently from Connecticut to Missouri. Jason, you're SOL. The _only_ way to have Meeko _in the cabin_ with you (why would anyone endanger their fuzzy-slinky sending it through air cargo?!?) is to travel Delta, paying $60, and if required (check with the airline), getting Meeko examined by a vet for a health certificate, which also costs money. Using a small-animal/cat hard-shell or soft carrier is fine. Yes, you could probably just tuck Meeko into your coat before you enter the terminal (some terminals X-ray your bags before you come into the terminal, especially right after a bomb scare like the one when I travelled last) and keep Meeko there until you can get to a restroom by the gate to a carry-on bag - because, recall, your bags are X-rayed and chances are excellent they will catch on - but do you want to chance it?!? Spare no expense to keep your baby safe - borrow money if you have to. Dooks to you, Val <[log in to unmask]> [Posted in FML issue 1377]