The majority of people know that traveling is as tiring as it is thrilling. As such, people are divided when it comes to traveling with a pet. Some feel it only creates more hassle while others are reliant on the animals for emotional or “service” support. Either way, it’s become increasingly common to be at the airport, accompanied by cats and dogs.

Pets make their way into our hearts, and our families. Then are greatly missed when they can’t be part of the family fun like vacations. Though it is heartbreaking to leave them behind, some people rely on their pets. So, they’re seemingly unable to travel without them.

Pets Ride in Cabin

Previously, when individuals travelled with their pets, they caged them and checked them. Leaving with the airline in order to be put in the luggage area under the plane. Then sent out on the baggage claim carousels to be claimed by their family at their final destination. Though there was little to fear, as there have been limited reports of fa-ta-lities when pets have ridden under the plane, families still struggle to leave their pets with the checked luggage. They are worried about about their pets the way one might worry about their own child. Concerned their fur babies will feel afraid, overwhelmed, or confused.

In addition, there are people who physically rely on their pets to inform them of when they’re getting low blood sugar. Wehn they’re going to have a seizure or cardiac arrest. There are a variety of instances in which someone may need their pet with them at all times. A matter of protecting their own safety. As a result, there has been a lot of discussion about whether or not pets should be allowed to ride in the cabin of an airplane alongside the other passengers.

It is unsurprising that people have mixed feelings. By the end of 2023, the need to allow service and support pets in cabins became so high that more than 20 airlines worldwide opened their cabin doors to furry friends.