When I flew from the UK to the US with my cat (in cargo) I think the other passengers got annoyed with the flight attendant coming up frequently to reassure me that my cat was (probably) fine. It was a really bumpy flight - worst i've been on. Full marks to Virgin Atlantic for the pet cargo service. They really go above and beyond for long haul pet travel: http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/en/gb/passengerinformation/tr...
And when said kitty needed to come from Boston to Toronto, it was in AA in the cabin. They were nice but largely indifferent about it. I'm guess they see plenty of pets every day. The normally surly TSA metal detector guys were really patient with me though.
Kitty's bag needed to go through the x-ray machine. Kitty came through the metal detector with me. I was worried he was going to be nervous and leap out of my arms, but he was scared and holding on for dear life at that point, and jumped straight back in to his bag as soon as it emerged from the machine.
Actually he travels pretty well, as long as you stay next to him and he knows you're around. If you want away from him he gets plenty upset though.
And when said kitty needed to come from Boston to Toronto, it was in AA in the cabin. They were nice but largely indifferent about it. I'm guess they see plenty of pets every day. The normally surly TSA metal detector guys were really patient with me though.
Yay for globe trotting kitty!