FLYING WITH A BENGAL CAT IN CABIN... Also during COVID PANDEMIC

[@KurtisandChelsey]

Where should we take kona next?? haha

[@KingBoshXD]

A zoo to meet her cousins

[@pepperysunshine4]

Has she been to the beach yet? I say the beach.

[@cynthiaalvarez442]

What kind of food do you feed her? May you please share that with me.

[@KurtisandChelsey]

@@cynthiaalvarez442 we feed her a high protein dry food, either Tiki Cat or Instincts as well as dehydrated raw

[@cynthiaalvarez442]

@@KurtisandChelsey thank you so much i really appreciate you answering my question 😊

[@PassionofDance212]

I flew with my cat. He was so quiet the entire time and loved it. We often travel a lot but not by airplane. I was happily surprised.

[@Knightfall3000]

My cat got loose before take off and wedged himself behind the instrument paneling in the cockpit and it delayed the flight 3 hours. The rest of the flight everyone looked at me with mean looks on their faces.😆

[@KurtisandChelsey]

Oh my haha the flight attendant was telling us crazy stories like that before haha

[@KurtisandChelsey]

But this comment wins!

[@fredscribner3688]

Probably dog lovers. 😁

[@Realatmx]

Omg do they charged any extra for this😟

[@Knightfall3000]

@@Realatmx no, but the pilot and co-pilot wanted to beat my ass because of the delay and having to remove some of the electrical paneling 😆

[@lornamaria]

Travelling with my 2 months old cat this festive season and I am so nervous, solo traveler🤞🏾thanks for this

[@PurrsMom]

How was your travel with the 🐈? Happy Thanksgiving.

[@lornamaria]

@@PurrsMom Happy Thanksgiving, it was very smooth, he spent the whole journey playing with his fav toy.

[@PurrsMom]

@@lornamaria Sounds like he is a trooper 😊. Happy Thanksgiving and may you experience your feline journey with love and beautiful experiences. Blessings to you and 🐈.

[@margaretmathis4775]

I will be flying with my son’s adult cat in a month or so. I am hoping to be able to have a “private screening” through security. I have contacted TSA (US airports) and they say you can request this if you think your cat will be a “flight risk” (pun both intended and not intended). We will have the cat in a harness.....just in case....it will be easier to hold onto him when he’s out of the carrier.

[@sophiwithAN_a]

@@lornamaria ahh I’m so nervous, last time and my first time they put me through trauma, now I am going for my second time and I am so nervous!

[@catslove3884]

The 3 of you make such a gorgeous family. Thank you for showing the beautiful Alberta countryside.

[@KurtisandChelsey]

thank you so much :) such a sweet comment :)

[@patriciaa.5571]

She is so cute! I flew with my cat every trip I made between Nashville and California (10X) and she did great, Don't be afraid to take your cat with you. So much better for their piece of mind if you don't board them.

[@jdmmi]

how do you manage the bathroom? im scared mine will pee and poo in his carrier!

[@patriciaa.5571]

@@jdmmi Cats will hold it for a very long time (12 hours for my Sophie). Just don't feed or water her before the flight. I let her lick water off of my finger on the plane. First thing I do when checking into the hotel at the other end is put out the litter box. Have fun with your little one. She will surprise you.

[@davidc9081]

So Kona has joined the "meow high" club (9:52) 😸

[@michaelshane3619]

just got back, 2 flights over 2 hours, our Maine coon cat did wonderfully!!!! ...TSA loved her! very similar to your experience. Ty! for posting video as gave courage to try it. CONCLUSION. Don't fret YES can take cats on a plane! under the seat, used a Sherpa brand medium carrier fit perfectly under seat... she was way calmer than even a car ...just do your homework and train them ahead that the cat carrier is their safe home, a pleasant place and treat when they go in on own and let you zip carrier and carry them to another room ...gently let them out w lots of love and reward...did that a couple weeks before daily. no sprays or anything needed, just she felt safe in it Asked for private room for TSA when have to take them out

[@sharashami]

Any link to the pet carrier? I bought the one suggested by them but it doesn't follow air canada dimensions

[@nunesh4588]

Omg my cat can’t even be still for 15 minutes in the car, lucky you 😅 loved your video btw 💕

[@KurtisandChelsey]

haha thank you so much :) we were so happy that she did good on the plane!

[@oe5580]

Most cats hate going with the car. But you can train them. My boy loves driving and to look out of the window;)

[@mezziebee8447]

I have a Snowy Bengal, and I also have a flight coming up. So to have the first clip as Kona meowing is something that I know my cat, Aria will do! HAHAHA!!

[@thistle305]

Mezzie Bee you missed a comma , After Aria hehe 😅

[@gypsyjane6352]

i never get recommended new youtubers 😭 yall are so cute. thank you for the video... im considering adopting a cat esp since i heard we might go on another lockdown! but im like... i HAVE to be able to travel with this cat bc i cannot even stand the thought of leaving them with a sitter or something

[@KurtisandChelsey]

Yes that’s soo true. We were always travelling so we wanted a pet that could be at home for our weekend trips and one that we could take on longer trips as well. Glad you found us:) thanks for following along

[@PassionofDance212]

So cool that they had a pet section! Lol I took my cat out of his backpack for a walk before. That helped a lot so he slept on the flight

[@jdmmi]

how do you manage the bathroom? im scared mine will pee and poo in his carrier!

[@PassionofDance212]

@@jdmmi he went before hand. I just didn’t feed him during our trip. Only before we left the house.

[@lyndseywalker4532]

I'm so nervous for my trip with my cat in 2 days. This made me feel so much better, thank you so much for this video! My cat has recently gone on a cross country road trip (20 hrs) so I think she will be fine. I'll still be nervous until its over.

[@KurtisandChelsey]

Sounds like your a pro!

[@monicabrown712]

The little princess snatching the snacks 😂

[@kellythomas2891]

Hello 👋 Monica how are you doing happy 😊 new year 🎊May the Lord almighty bless you.

[@IzzyOnTheMove]

I'm doing this in July LOL ❤ (Québec to Vancouver) He's flown there with me before and screamed the whole 5 hours, so I'm going to be testing Feliway months in advance!

[@notalone5992]

I’m taking my kitten from Edmonton-Toronto-El Salvador. So I’m checking as much videos as possible lol

[@jamesomoz529]

Love what you both do for Kona must say you both are the business ! You do amazing things with Kona 🐈

[@KurtisandChelsey]

Haha thanks so much! New Kona blog will be up on Tuesday!

[@Ophaelya]

Thank you so much for making this video!! It'll be my first time bringing my 6 month old from Vancouver to Montreal. Seeing this helped me organize a lot of my thoughts!

[@IzzyOnTheMove]

When are you flying? I flew Québec to Vancouver with my cat and he screamed the whole time (he doesn't like being in a carrier). We're going back to Vancouver in July so i'll test Feliway on him beforehand! ❤

[@Ophaelya]

@@IzzyOnTheMove oh gosh, im flying in two days! i got some pheromone spray on hand, and i also saw somewhere putting one of ur shirts with ur smell on it might help ease your cat. I know for me, whenever i take him to the vet, he feels a lot calmer witth my hand in the carrier with him so i think i might just put one of my worn shirts inside with him to see!

[@ItsmeDeesha]

How did it go?

[@Agnieszka122]

My bengal is 3 years old now and he behaves like a dog...plus that my family hates me for treating him as a prince ....cos he is ...shhhh 🤫😃Your kitty is so cute 😃❤️❤️

[@KurtisandChelsey]

haha thank you so much. Thats why we love kona so much, its like having a dog haha

[@MysteryWorld55]

awww i have two persian kittens and i love them both! they have the best personalities!!

[@11burnout]

Omg! The travellitter is so smart! What a cute cat! Im travelling from Mexico to Sweden now with 2 cats...

[@KurtisandChelsey]

We didn’t think we needed the travel litter, but it comes in handy for sure!

[@11burnout]

My poor boy wet himself, the most unhappy kitty in the world at arrival;( Now hes happy again;)

[@Ria_hymns]

@@11burnout omg do you have any tips? we might bring ours to Bangladesh from northern usa

[@Ria_hymns]

only one though !

[@Realatmx]

Does it need any extra documents to carry pets🤔 abroad

[@katieakram8287]

Great video! I'm flying from Victoria to Ontario with my Siamese this week and we have a stop at the Calgary airport. Great to see the pet relief area.

[@kellythomas2891]

Hello 👋 Katie how are you doing happy 😊 new year 🎊May the Lord almighty bless you.

[@preciouspilates]

I adore the both of you and KONA....enjoying watching and learning

[@tehOGRE]

Whats the intro song? Heard it on a hundred channels but nobody ever linked it.

[@cheallaigh]

almost 18 years ago, i moved from nelson BC to georgian bay ontario with a hybrid bobcat, by plane. because of her size they required a rigid carrier(still use it today "catit cabrio") with water/food dishes. the vet did recommend a 1/4 tablet of gravol, because it was an 8+ hour flight depending on the winds. i also put in some chunks of honeysuckle, which has similar effects to catnip.

[@aaronb.9707]

Thank you so much for your tips too and the waterproof sheet and travel litter is a great idea

[@lyd018]

Great info! Also Curtis’ comment about using the litter box.. that totally crossed my mind today lol I was like I wish I had a travel litter box for me damn thats handy XD

[@kellythomas2891]

Hello 👋 Lydia how are you doing happy 😊 new year 🎊May the Lord almighty bless you.

[@margaretmathis4775]

Cats are so scent-sensitive and territorial that I wouldn’t think a pet relief station would work same for them as it does for dogs. I’m flying with my son’s cat next month (this one doesn’t do well being confined🥴). We won’t have any long layovers, but I’m still packing a foldable litter box, and plan to use the family bathrooms instead of the pet relief stations.

[@kellythomas2891]

Hello 👋 Margaret how are you doing happy 😊 new year 🎊May the Lord almighty bless you.

[@Itztocalex]

Tonight my dads flying home with my bengal (5 years and Rex 11 and I haven’t saw in 4 years so I’m really excited

[@arpandrozario7959]

7:56 That Frozen-themed West Jet plane in the background tho.

[@juliemariebeauty867]

can someone explain the process of checking in your pet, (do they get a pet ticket?) and going through security, and possibly taking them to a private room? my cat will freak out if i take him out of his carrier in front of a lot of people.

[@kaylyncutegurl]

I just took my Siamese mix cat on a plane. She barely meowed either! Was sooooo good!

[@taoeml]

I really enjoy watching your videos. The music is great and you two are really great. Thanks for sharing!

[@KurtisandChelsey]

Thank you so much for the positivity! Happy to have you on our channel :)

[@MD-ok2oo]

This is so helpful thank you for filming this.

[@Sphaatikhaa]

Kona is such an adorable little cutie!

[@Winter11158]

Kona is beautiful she really loves her treats

[@slidezz2752]

Oh my, this reminds me of a flight from Guadeloupe to Paris with someone taking their cat. I had a wonderful very active vacation and hoped for some sleep. The cat was MOWING ALL THE TIME! In Paris I fell asleep in the noisy self serving restaurant. Never saw the Mona Lisa that day before catching my next flight home due to the wretched kitty😜

[@KurtisandChelsey]

Lol sounds like a nightmare.. thankfully, Kona only let out a couple squeaks before sleeping the rest of the flight lol

[@dooomswear303]

Flying during covid is really stressful on its own and with pets I can only imagine the enormous level of stress on both the pets and the humans

[@Googie0109]

Kona so chill…

[@victorfloresperu]

Congratulations! Kona had no difficulties during the flight. Another trip to the country would be great.

[@amandadischner8609]

Hi! I love your videos and was just wondering what kind of litter you use for Kona? I couldn’t find it on your website. Thank you in advance !

[@KurtisandChelsey]

Thanks so much amanda! We use pine pellets, basically because that's what the breeder used, so not to confuse Kona too much we wanted to keep it all the same. But we do like using it, its more eco friendly and stinks less than kitty litter.

[@Karolinka15]

Since this was only a domestic flight, did you need to bring any health documents for Kona? Like proof of vaccines or a health certificate? I need to bring my cat from Toronto to Calgary :)

[@Atlancticocean12]

Hey I’m waiting on this answer did u need these documents ?

[@Karolinka15]

@@Atlancticocean12 hi! I brought my cat safely from Toronto to Calgary. No documents needed! The attendant weighed the carrier with my cat in it. She also asked what was the size and I said I don’t remember the exact measurements. It was a soft carrier and luckily I didn’t say anything bc if you tell them the height and it’s “too high” per their requirements they will deny you. Luckily the other attendant working looked over and said “ohhh that’s fine, it’s the smallest size carrier”. So that’s the only thing I would watch out for. My carrier fit fine under the seat in front of me. I flew with Air Canada.

[@foodawayfromhome5765]

What is the dimension of the pet carrier you used?

[@kirstenoldale2029]

Awesome. So impressive

[@michelleg7]

Some cats get stressed out and my cats have always been super anxiety ridden and they hate carriers and sometimes giving them something helps. I know I will end up doing that with my cats because of their behaviors.

[@chenchoon8751]

I have to take my kitten from Jordan to NL, Canada and that'll be 3 flights in total. God, I hope she'll act like your cat.

[@KurtisandChelsey]

Haha Kona did pretty good! Good luck

[@pepperysunshine4]

I was just researching this, this video was so helpful. There is a friend of mine that works with a more senior Vet and I asked her about cat's ears popping during flight and the vet told her it's possible, however no one knows for sure. Also apparently some cats need sedatives for flights, there are some anti-anxiety sprays. :-) . Benadryl, well baby benadryl is sometimes given to cats that have been snakebitten; but you only give a tiny amount put in water, that is what my vet recommended when my cat was snakebitten (he made a full recovery). My friend that is a vet had also just did a spay on a bengal kitten so bengals are definitely becoming more and more popular. Stay safe guys and give Kona a neck scratch for me.

[@validsupreme1703]

i did this exact same thing. bengal and everything. nothing crazy guys, still a airport nothing special. my bengal meowed a little like most cats would. everyone wanted to pet him.

[@yazidazhari3812]

I miss Kona

[@pamelastoddard1]

Our bengal hyperventilates just in the car to the vet 20 minutes.😢

[@KurtisandChelsey]

Oh no! :(

[@kehl7254]

i love this video so much 👌 gives me nostalgia to my last flight in 2016

[@KurtisandChelsey]

We miss flying so much! Can wait till covid is over

[@itslaiba2272]

I think we are bringing our cat too when we go to Germany on December I’m soo excited 😊

[@KurtisandChelsey]

Yay!!! Good luck!!!

[@gayatridevigovindarajula3312]

Me too. I have two cats which are going to be come with me to Germany from india. I am freaking out.

[@usailaanjum]

That was super cool! Didn't even know you can take your cat on a domestic flight that easily. Also just discovered you guys and was wondering whether you have covered how to find an ethical? breeder or some research tips along that line if folks are interested in buying a bengal. Love from Toronto. :)

[@KurtisandChelsey]

Hey no don’t have a video on that specifically, a good place to start is to ask or check their website if it s licensed breeder that way they should be ethical and human and then you can go see for yourself in person

[@usailaanjum]

@@KurtisandChelsey thanks! Thats a good point. My family just wants be to buy a random one from kijiji and I didn't feel comfortable with that. 😟

[@sabrinakoodabachus9561]

I’m pregnant and moving out of state with my cat. The beginning clip is definitely her, this is her first time flying. Plus it’s not one way there’s a spot😭

[@GoodMusicManiac999]

Such a gorgeous good girl!!

[@brucecaptain4888]

I flew from Asia to serbia with two cats in cabin. My wife flew them back to France. And we are not bragging. One cat is also bengal.

[@jennifermaher6146]

omg please give details!! I'm gonna be flying with my two cats to mexico soon and the flight is 3 hours

[@Inthedesertgarden]

We are flying with both of our cats in two days on a six hour plane ride. One cat is six years old and the other is 10 months old. We did get sedatives in a pill form from our vets for only $12. We were really concerned with how long the flight would be and the fact that they don’t like to travel at all. But we’re hoping for the best.

[@kyeo_ji]

howd it go?

[@sharashami]

I was watching the video again it looks like the pet carrier in the video is different from the one on your site. What is the one you traveled with? We just got our bengal Molson :) and we want to prepare him to his first travel in june

[@catslove3884]

Hey, my Bengal Kree and I are from Calgary. She has never flown, but we drive 9 hours twice a year.

[@doro631]

No mask for a kitten ? xD She's beautiful btw !

[@lifewze]

Omg TYSM for this video I enjoyed it

[@KurtisandChelsey]

Thank you!!! More to come a:)

[@those2bengals101]

BTW I'm your 1000th like

[@KurtisandChelsey]

Thanks so much!!!!!

[@oceanchords]

flew with my bengal from Vancouver to London (UK) and she wasn't as calm as Kona! wow!

[@KurtisandChelsey]

That's impressive. that is a way longer flight than kona was on!

[@uhh4514]

I just randomly clicked on this video for tips for my cat and ur in Calgary. DOES KZbin KNOW WHERE I LIVE??

[@CowboyVR_.0]

Wait my cat has a harness with skulls on it 😳

[@andrewjohnson6716]

WestJet was concerned about her having enough room to turn around and let you take her out? Air Canada reduced their maximum carrier size down to 40cm x 30cm x 20cm! That’s so small that my cats going to have to lie down and not turn around the entire flight!

[@akaboo69]

I've never flown before. Maybe I need my own carrying case 🤔 lol 😆 😅

[@storytoldfan86]

Hello I'm looking to check out what you guys got on Amazon and used for the flight, but can't find any links in the comments.

[@anastasiyakuznetsova8797]

Great that you have courage to take your cat on a plane. Does air company have any specific rules for a cat? In particular, do they need that a cat can stand in a carrier?

[@JessBlalock12]

Where did you get that hoodie Kurtis?!?! I need it!

[@KurtisandChelsey]

They grey hoodie? It’s from tentree!

[@ShikokuFoodForest]

Hello fellow Canadians. Bengals are one of my favourite cats! Is this Kona’s 1st flight? Fortunately Calgary to Vancouver is such a short flight. I’ll be traveling from Japan to Vancouver with 4 cats possibly later this year. You are very smart getting Kona familiar and comfortable in the carrier before the flight. On international flights, they are very strict requiring vaccines and health certificates. Yes, good they didn’t require Kona to go through the scanner. Wow, looks like Kona did really well. She doesn’t look full grown yet. How old is she?

[@martinbecker2990]

Your videos are great and I love Kona!!! Just a little tip: if you look directly at the camera´s lens you can connect better with the viewers ;)

[@KurtisandChelsey]

lol we do better depending what camera we use lol if it has a flip screen it gets distracting lol

[@PassionofDance212]

I also brought one of the litter boxes. Soooo convenient

[@stelatrudeau7697]

what kind of litter box is It ? what is it Called ? :)

[@PassionofDance212]

@@stelatrudeau7697 it was just a travel litter box from Amazon. Zips up!

[@michaelmckenna9022]

Our bengal goes up to our cabin, it's a 6 hour drive. She sleeps the whole time, but we have an absorbent pad in the cage because she pees about one hour into the trip. We once tried to put a diaper on her and we were scratched up. She knows when we are close to the cabin. It's in the middle of the forest. She can hear, see, and smell many wild things. The problem with bringing on a flight is she only eats raw meat. I guess I could bring an extra suitcase or something. Our favorite place to fly to is Hawaii, but Bengals aren't allowed there. Some hair dye could remedy that situation. I don't know if a kennel would take her. She isnt really a house cat or dog. Something in between. The Maine coon we had was a star at the kennel. The girls there didn't want her to leave. The bengal needs to play, run, and go for walks.

[@Taimoor_GhulamMohammed]

Awsome I Think I Will Be Taking My Bengel Cat And My Grey To Pakistan

[@ncp3077]

What if they have to go to bathroom and what about drinking water

[@KurtisandChelsey]

We have a portable litter box e can take to the bathroom if needed and a small collapsable bowl for water. This flight was only an hour

[@ncp3077]

@@KurtisandChelsey I want to fly about 3 hrs and I wonder how to know when he has to go to the bathroom and worry about not drinking dont want a sitter or kennel

[@mariostefanes]

Great Vid! For domestic (Canada) flights did the airline ask for veterinary documentation?

[@Michele_Back]

Hi what carrier is this?? The one in the link on your blog is different

[@caryntiamrodriguezcarballi3778]

did u use the litter bag at all??

[@KurtisandChelsey]

We didnt have to while traveling, but once we got to may parents, that was her litter box the whole time.

[@sophiwithAN_a]

I’m in Calgary and taking my cat for the second time, I am so nervous, The first time we had a hard shell, and then we had to put our poor cat in a bag and it was so so so traumatizing, but I am so nervous I hope it goes well!

[@KurtisandChelsey]

Good luck! I am sure it will be fine! Be confident, the cat will know your nervous!

[@gladyspacas7700]

New subscriber here!! Great vid

[@KurtisandChelsey]

Thanks so much :)

[@literallyjen]

How did you guys get to bring your carry on AND the cat carrier? Most airlines say the cat carrier is counted as your carry on luggage.

[@isthatabbywu]

Thanks for the video! I’m flying with my cat in December and security seems stressful! How was it going through security?

[@KurtisandChelsey]

You will have to take your kitty out of the carrier and hold it while you go through the metal dector, so as long as he or she stays calm throughout that you will be okay!

[@punkierockerbruster]

You can request a private TSA room and not have to deal with the crowds.

[@laurenreynolds4132]

Where did you get Kona? i'm currently looking for a good bengal breeder in Alberta or BC. Suggestions?

[@EthanArmani]

I wonder if there’s a pack out there with like, sound proof? but still allows for airflow. Idk?

[@YassineELAZMI]

Can you please share the dimensions of the bag you used for kona ?

[@gateCodeKC]

omg so lucky! my cat cant even stay still inside the car lol

[@quinnloney105]

Like the 10th Bengal named Kona I’ve seen.

[@KurtisandChelsey]

But this Kona is special because she is ours.

[@victoriavarfolomiieva4051]

Great video! Thanks for sharing your experience! Did you need to get any health certificates for your cat before the flight at the vet or at the airport?

[@KurtisandChelsey]

Thank you and no, we didn't need anything for a domestic flight. For international flights you need will need proof of shots!

[@arisha2229]

i think.i met you before im live in Canada Calgary to and recently went to Vancouver plz you must try the Krispy kreme donuts

[@KurtisandChelsey]

They sound delish!!

[@Zerin666]

Hy can you please tell me where did you get the bag from? For him?

[@Atlancticocean12]

Did u need to have vaccinations up to date a health certificate for kona to board ?

[@vikkumari]

My cat does an hour car ride every other weekend. She's never had a carrier before because she's so well behaved and just hangs out the entire ride. I'm planning a move to Japan and really wanting to bring my cat with me but that means I gotta figure out how to get her used to a carrier. She likes being held by her momma (me) cause she feels safe with me. So I'm super nervous about the carrier. She's 16 years old but she's still really healthy.

[@jennifermaher6146]

just leave it out so she uses it as a hiding spot/bed and put treats in there every now and then, and maybe cbd treats for the flight ? good luck!

[@UsandEveryoneWeKnow]

Just out of interest, people that take their cats on holiday, do they not try and run off? And do you have to buy a litter box for where you're staying or is the travel one OK?

[@TheEmster2011]

Awesome Info guys

[@josrammedina7527]

So I going to take 2 cats with me. 3 hrs fly I’m so nervous. I bought a calm collar too. Thank you for this video

[@KurtisandChelsey]

Oh my! Haha good luck!

[@PurrsMom]

A wonderful episode 😊.

[@KurtisandChelsey]

Thanks so much!!

[@basmaaltwejri8871]

Thank you so much! beyond helpful

[@krissyhalvorsen2244]

About to take my bengal on her first plane ride, this was very helpful and reassuring thank you!

[@KurtisandChelsey]

Aweseom! Glad to hear it helped :)

[@arishetoh]

Hey I just wanted to know that if you can take your cat casually on the plane or do you have to like tell the authorities that you’re bringing a cat with you??

[@KurtisandChelsey]

You always have to let the airline know. There will likely be a fee as well

[@arishetoh]

@@KurtisandChelsey thanks for the info🙏🏼

[@kelseyspiegel6730]

Can you do a vid on what you feed her please I’m looking into getting a Bengal cat

[@KurtisandChelsey]

Yes we are just trying raw food with her and then we will!!!

[@PassionofDance212]

@@KurtisandChelsey omg yay!! Raw is the best for cats!!