For the Green House Cat, flying in a carrier is worse than flying coach, but our editor-in-chief will be flying back to his home state of Oklahoma later this week anyway. We thought it would be a good idea to talk about the protocols for flying with your pet. The Humane Society of the U.S. has a though and concise article on the "official" policies of the major airlines.

Before you book your flight it's a good idea to contact your vet and obtain a certificate of good health.