Tips to make a pet's flight safer

Make sure your pet is wearing a collar and an identification tag and include destination information. Breakaway collars are best for cats. Book a direct flight whenever possible and try to avoid heavy travel times (weekends and holidays). This will decrease the likelihood of your pet being left on the tarmac during extreme weather conditions or mishandled by baggage personnel...
Source: OregonLive.com, 8/12/2005