Firstly I am just totally overwhelmed by everyone's assistance (again) - I just can't believe how wonderful everyone here is....when I joined PT all those years ago I never imagines how many of you would become like family to me, or how badly I would one day need my family's help!

I did look into the "buying a seat" option. (It would have been an ideal solution as I could have funded part of the cost with frequent flyer miles). NONE of the airlines which fly out of the region allow animals in the cabin. It's a very different culture here, and some people would simply NOT accept being forced to share the cabin with an "animal".

I am also VERY worried about animals in the hold - although they are apparently in a temperture and pressure controlled section. I was a wreck from the minute I left the airport to the minute I heard that Connor was safe back on the ground.


It's just hit me that either hubby or a friend in Bahrain will be putting Ally on the plane - I wont even get to say goodbye to my baby girl. i cant type anymore now

Quote Originally Posted by jenn_librarian
Would it matter if someone was flying from Bahrain to the US and we just bought an extra seat instead of paying for the Cargo shipping?? I don't trust putting an animal in the cargo hold, it gets really cold, and most airlines don't guarantee that your pet will come out safe. Can they actually purchase a seat and then put the cat in a carrier next to them???