Holidaymaker leaves opinion divided with furry surprise on airplane

A MAN WHO LOVES TO TRAVEL THE WORLD HAS SHARED WHAT HAPPENED WHEN HE BROUGHT A RATHER UNEXPECTED ADDITION ABOARD HIS FLIGHT TO PARIS, AND PEOPLE ARE DIVIDED ON THE MOVE 15:26, 21 May 2025 A

man's decision to take his four cats on a flight - and book an extra seat - has sparked a debate among pet owners. Travelling abroad can be thrilling, but it often leaves pet owners

fretting about their animals' care during their absence. Some rely on friends and family for pet-sitting, while others opt for kennels. However, some pet owners simply cannot bear the

separation from their furry companions and secure them a pet passport so they can join them on their journey. One such man recently narrated his experience of travelling from the US to Paris

with his four feline companions. This was not their first flight; he likes to travel with them regularly. He escorts the cats through security before settling them on a snug blanket in an

aeroplane seat by the window. The man, who chronicles his life with his cats on his TikTok page, @louiseandtodd, asked: "How do you four cats handle an eight hour flight to Paris?"

He added: "Louie and Todd and their friends were the best behaved boys on their flight to Paris." He revealed that they all "waited patiently" for take-off, and Louie

the cat was particularly fond of gazing out of the window. For the majority of the flight, the cats snoozed. Seven hours into the journey, the pet owner escorted them to use their portable

litter box in the lavatory. Upon landing, the owner placed two of them in a cat buggy and one on a lead, while carrying the other. People have since shared their divided thoughts, with lots

having not realised you are allowed to bring pets on flights. "I'm surprised flight attendants allow cats out of carriers," said one. One questioned: "I love cats but I

have a genuine question what if someone nearby has a cat allergy ? like do you ask the flight ahead of time? "Why is this allowed? Cats are cute but there are people with

allergies," agreed another. "As a person with cat allergies this is my nightmare," said another individual. One, who has first-hand experience of this, shared: "Airlines

should send a notice to passengers on flights when pets will be on board so they can bring allergy meds. My husband has an asthmatic reaction to cats and my son's eyes and face swell

around cats." "Hey, so this is insane," insisted another. One agreed: "That's ridiculous. Should not be allowed." One individual pointed out: "People

don't want others to bring cats on a plane but at the same page they be bringing crying babies. "I would pay extra to sit next to them," commented a cat lover. Another, who

insisted that they would be excited if they saw cats on a flight, said: "I'm sorry, but if you brought cats on an airplane, I would not know how to behave. I would walk past you so

many times until I get the courage to ask to pet them. "Your cats fly better than me," added another. RULES ON BRINGING PETS ON FLIGHTS If you have a small cat, some airlines

might let you bring them along in the cabin. Typically, your cat needs to be tucked away in a soft-sided carrier that can slide under the seat in front of you, but each airline has its own

set of rules. Article continues below Humane World for Animals offers this advice for dog owners: "If you're transporting your dog, make sure they meet the size requirements. If

you get overwhelmed by all the regulations, there are companies that can help you navigate through the process of flying with a pet." For those with lighter pets, KLM and Lufthansa are

among the airlines that welcome small cats and dogs in the cabin, provided they and their carrier don't exceed 8kg. Air France and Air Europa follow the same rules. British Airways,

however, usually requires pets to travel in the cargo hold, with the exception of assistance dogs which can accompany their owner in the cabin at no extra cost. EasyJet and Ryanair have a

service dogs only policy.