[Doodlegirl]

Cat in cabin under your seat. Mild tranquilizer depending on the cat's personality and temperament. The airlines post incidents regarding animals in flight and on the tarmac, pretty interesting to see the lost animals, sick, etc.
Best to keep the cat close to you. Importantly, when you get to your son's,
make sure the cat remains indoors...sometimes the flight edges them out and
they hide or try and "leave"... Now, the other thing...rules regarding companion animals in flight are changing practically by the week. So once you make a reservation, be sure to check back with the airline and make sure the
status is still the same. If you are lucky, you will have someone allergic to cats sitting next to you and the steward or stewardess will send you and the
cat to first class! When I fly with cats or dogs I concentrate on the flight being
all about the animal. I place my hand on or near the carrier from time to time, cats are so sensory they know apparently, we are nearby. I think dogs have
something like 238 sensors in their noses...cats apparently more! Good luck and have a meowless flight! No Cargo, period, IMHO. Remember that our 'non-stop' flights can be hampered by weather or issues with the plane...in that case, the pilot may put the plane down and if your cat (or dog) is
in cargo...it can be hours; something you don't want.