Travel with Cats

Cat Microchip Requirements for Travel from the UK (2026): Is Your Cat's Chip Compliant — and What to Do If It Isn't

What ISO 11784/11785 compliance actually means, how to verify your cat's chip before booking, and what to do if it's non-compliant or unreadable — verified from GOV.UK.

Cat-Friendly Hotels Near Athens Airport (ATH) — 2026 Guide

Only one hotel sits within walking distance of Athens Airport and confirms cats are welcome — the Sofitel, 50m from the terminal, up to 2 cats free. Plus three verified budget options a short taxi away, policies checked June 2026.

Travelling to Greece with a Cat from the UK (2026): The Exact Sequence — and the Return Leg Most People Don't Plan For

The complete UK guide to taking your cat to Greece: documentation sequence, Aegean Airlines cabin rules, the return route reality, and which Greek airports are approved entry points.

Animal Health Certificate for Cats Travelling from the UK (2026): The Exact Sequence, the 10-Day Window, and Why Getting the Timing Wrong Is How Trips Get Cancelled

The AHC must be issued by an Official Veterinarian within 10 days of your first EU border crossing — and getting the microchip, vaccination, and timing sequence right is what this guide is about.

Travelling to the Netherlands with a Cat from the UK (2026): AHC Rules, the Exact Sequence, and What Gets Cats Refused at the Border

Since April 2026, GB residents are advised to obtain an Animal Health Certificate for every EU trip — EU pet passports may no longer be accepted. This guide covers the exact sequence, timing rules, and what to expect at Amsterdam Schiphol.

Cat-Friendly Hotels Near Lisbon Airport (LIS): Verified for Cats, Not Just Pets (2026)

Two hotels within the airport complex at LIS accept pets — verified from primary sources, not just Booking.com filters.

Cat-Friendly Hotels Near SFO: Five Verified Options (and Four to Avoid) (2026)

Five cat-confirmed hotels near SFO, ranked by verification strength — and four hotels where the policy says dogs only.

Cat-Friendly Hotels Near Munich Airport (MUC): Pet Policies Verified, and What to Confirm Before You Book (2026)

Munich Airport is more pet-friendly than most hubs — the Hilton is inside the terminal. But only the NH names cats. Four verified options, fees, and what to confirm.

Cat-Friendly Hotels Near Dublin Airport (DUB): Pet Policies Verified, and What to Confirm Before You Book (2026)

Most hotels at Dublin Airport refuse all pets. We verified which ones accept cats — fees, transfers, and what to confirm before you book.

Cat-Friendly Hotels Near Vienna International Airport (VIE): Verified for Cats, Not Just Pets (2026)

Most hotels at Vienna Airport say pet-friendly and mean dogs. This guide covers the four that confirm cats — and the Austrian Airlines UK cabin ban you need to solve before the hotel question even matters.

Flying to Europe with a Cat from the US (2026): USDA Health Certificates, Airline Realities, and the Timeline Most Readers Get Wrong

Everything US cat owners need before booking a transatlantic flight with their cat — USDA health certificate timing, airline options, EU entry requirements, and the 10-day window most readers get wrong.

Cat-Friendly Hotels Near Zurich Airport (ZRH): Pet-Policy Checks and What to Confirm Before Booking (2026)

Four hotels near ZRH list pets welcome — but none explicitly confirm cats. Fees, weight limits, and what to check before booking.

The Best US Airlines for Flying with a Cat (2026): Southwest vs. Delta vs. United vs. American

All four major US carriers allow cats in the cabin on eligible domestic routes. Here's which is best for your situation — fee, fleet, and booking compared.

Flying Southwest Airlines with a Cat (2026): No Weight Cap, Two Cats Per Carrier — and the Booking Step That Fills Up Fast

Southwest allows cats in the cabin on US mainland flights for $125 per carrier — and up to two cats can share one carrier. Here's what actually distinguishes Southwest from Delta, United, and American Airlines, and the booking steps that trip people up.

Cat-Friendly Hotels Near O’Hare Airport (ORD): Verified for Cats, Not Just Pets (2026)

Five hotels within 5 miles of O’Hare airport confirmed for cats — with verified pet fees, 24/7 shuttle options, and the three questions to ask before booking.

Cat-Friendly Hotels Near LAX: Verified for Cats, Not Just Pets (2026)

Most "pet-friendly" hotels near LAX accept dogs only. This shortlist covers the four hotels where cats are explicitly confirmed — with verified fees and shuttle details.

Flying American Airlines with a Cat (2026): Is It the Right Airline for Your Route?

American Airlines allows cats in the cabin on most domestic US routes. Here’s what to check before you book — aircraft type, cabin restrictions, carrier dimensions, and the March 2024 policy change.

Flying Delta Airlines with a Cat (2026): Is It the Right US Airline for Your Route?

Delta allows cats in the passenger cabin on most US domestic routes. The fee changed in April 2025, you cannot book online, and several routes — including Hawaii and the UK — are excluded. This guide covers the exact process.

Travelling to Portugal with a Cat from the UK (2026): The Exact Sequence, the Return Route Problem, and What Gets Cats Refused

The outbound trip is straightforward on TAP — but UK law makes the return journey a completely different logistics problem. This guide covers both directions.

Travelling to Italy with a Cat from the UK (2026): The Exact Sequence, the New Rules, and What Gets Cats Refused

Since April 2026, UK residents can no longer use EU pet passports to take a cat to Italy. This guide covers the AHC requirements, which airlines accept cats on UK routes, and the airport entry restrictions — all verified from primary sources.

Travelling to Spain with a Cat from the UK (2026): AHC Requirements, the Airline Trap, and What Cats Don’t Need on the Way Back

Everything your cat needs to enter Spain from the UK in 2026 — AHC requirements, the Spanish-language rule most guides miss, ferry and airline options, and what cats don’t need on the way back.

Travelling to France with a Cat from the UK (2026): What’s Changed, What You Need, and What Gets Cats Turned Away

Since April 2026, UK residents can no longer use EU pet passports to take a cat to France. This guide covers the AHC requirements, timing traps, and travel options — all verified from primary sources.

Cat-Friendly Hotels Near Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) — Verified for Cats, Not Just Pets (2026)

Italy's pet-friendly hotel filters don't distinguish cats from dogs. These FCO hotels are verified specifically for cats — policies, fees, and how to reach them from the terminal.

Cat-Friendly Hotels Near Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) — Verified for Cats, Not Just Pets (2026)

Most “pet-friendly” hotels near MAD don’t accept cats. Four that actually do — verified by fee and species, with the ones to avoid named.

The Best European Airlines for Flying with a Cat in the Cabin (2026): Ranked by What Actually Matters

Air France, KLM, and Lufthansa all technically allow cats in the cabin — but the differences in carrier dimensions, per-flight limits, and UK-route applicability matter more than the policies suggest.