Summer holidays are just around the corner, and parting with our animal friends is always difficult. If after weighing up all the options you have chosen to take your cat on a trip, you need the right pet carrier. But what are the best carriers for flying with your cat?
Let’s find out together!
Beware of boarding regulations
IATA, the International Air Transport Association, provides guidelines that define what the design of pet carriers for air transport should be. These guidelines concern the size of the carrier, weight restrictions and, in general, the safety of the pet during the journey. However, it must be noted that each airline has the right to impose its own regulations. We therefore advise you to ensure that you have all the necessary information before your flight in order to avoid unpleasant surprises during boarding.
Ferplast airline pet carriers
The selection of carriers that Ferplast offers for travelling by plane is large.
1. Atlas Deluxe carrier
Atlas Deluxe is a compact, luxury cat carrier. It is made of robust plastic and has a rounded shape with side openings that ensure maximum ventilation. In addition to this, it is safe and equipped with a plastic-coated steel door that can be locked from the outside, thanks to a special lock that prevents unpleasant opening during the journey. It is ideal for ensuring a comfortable journey for your kitten. In addition, it is equipped with an ergonomic handle, which makes it easy to carry. It is also available in the Open version, which, unlike the former, has an opening metal grid cover that allows more ventilation and at the same time control of your pet. Last but not least, it can be a good aid for easier placement of your cat inside the carrier.
Atlas Deluxe and Atlas Deluxe Open are available in two sizes:
– Atlas Deluxe 10 and Atlas Deluxe Open 10: 34 x 50.7 x 30 cm. Maximum load capacity: 5 kg
– Atlas Deluxe 20 and Atlas Deluxe Open 20: 37.4 x 57.6 x 33 cm. Maximum load capacity: 8 kg
2. Atlas Trendy Plus carrier
Available in two colour versions, Atlas Trendy Plus is a carrier characterised by transparent plastic side grilles. These ensure proper internal ventilation, while giving the carrier a very original look. It is also ideal for travelling with your faithful friend on an plane, thanks to the side snap hooks that ensure an effective fastening system.
Atlas Trendy Plus is available in two different sizes:
– Atlas Trendy 10 Plus: 32.5 x 48 x 29 cm. Maximum load capacity: 5 kg
– Atlas Trendy 20 Plus: 37 x 58 x 32 cm. Maximum load: 8 kg
3. Atlas Open pet carrier
The Atlas Open pet carrier is practical to carry, thanks to the fixed handle with which it is equipped, and is suitable for travelling by plane in the company of your pets. Like the previous pet carriers, it comes complete with a solid plastic-coated steel door that can be closed from the outside and an opening top that allows greater ventilation and easier access, even for cats that are more averse to entering carriers.
It is also easy to assemble and clean and is available in three sizes:
– Atlas 10 Open: 32.5 x 48 x 29 cm. Maximum load capacity: 5 kg
– Atlas 20 Open: 37 x 58 x 32 cm. Maximum load capacity: 8 kg
– Atlas 30 Open: 40 x 60 x 38 cm. Maximum load: 12 kg
4. Jet carrier
The innovative Jet pet carrier differs from its predecessors in its design. It is an innovative container made of scratch-resistant plastic with a curved shape. It is complete with a totally transparent plastic door, built to withstand impact and allowing great visibility of the animal, and is also equipped with useful ventilation openings. The Jet pet carrier is robust yet light at the same time, making it ideal to carry with you on many occasions. Finally, it has a sturdy handle on the top for easy movement. If necessary, the handle can be easily unhooked and stored in the compartment at the top of the box, allowing it to take up less space.
The Jet pet carrier is available in two sizes:
– Jet 10: 32 x 47 x 29 cm. Maximum capacity: 5 kg
– Jet 20: 37 x 57 x 33 cm. Maximum capacity: 8 kg
5. Atlas EL pet carrier
This is the basic version of the pet carrier that lends itself to a variety of uses. Practical to carry, thanks to the fixed handle with which it is equipped, it is designed to travel in the company of your faithful friends on planes. This plastic cat carrier comes with a solid plastic-coated steel door that can be closed from the outside with special clips. Finally, easy to assemble and clean, Atlas EL can also be customised with accessories like a cotton cushion and plastic feeder, which can be purchased separately.
The Atlas EL pet carrier is available in three sizes:
– Atlas 10 EL: 32.5 x 48 x 29 cm. Maximum load capacity: 5 kg
– Atlas 20 EL: 37 x 58 x 32 cm. Maximum load: 8 kg
– Atlas 30 EL: 40 x 60 x 38 cm. Maximum capacity: 15 kg
So here is our selection of carriers for travelling with your kitten. We remind you to check the guidelines of the airline you will be travelling with so that you don’t run into any unpleasant surprises on departure.
Have you already chosen the carrier that’s right for you?