Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I usually travel Delta and didn't want there to be any issues with the sort of carrier I bought. The size is perfect- my cat is 12-13 lbs. I spent a few months putting treats in the bag for her before we ever flew. By the time we left for the trip, she was very comfortable with the bag. I used the side zipper compartment to put her vaccination/vet records, rabies tag and extra dry food in a baggy. She was very comfortable in the case. The bag is black and looks very nice. Most of the time, no one knew I was traveling with a pet. There are velcro flaps on the 3/4 sides- you can provide your cat privacy or a view as you like. They roll up, almost like tent windows, and the velcro holds them up well, they never fell. My cat enjoyed having the flap in the front up so she could see when we were walking, and on layovers I opened a second flap and she watched people walking around. The bag is squishy enough that if you need to push the sides in a bit or maneuver it into a space, it has the "give" to do so, yet retains its shape and doesn't fall in on your pet. I was surprised at how effortless it was to carry with the cat. She didn't bounce around or slip to the sides. It has a hard, removable "floor", and comes with a plushy mat for the pet which attaches by velcro and stays put. Very comfortable, and the flooring provides the lower support that keeps the bag in shape and level. Zipper openings on both the top and front provide easy ways to open the bag depending on your preference. Straps are comfortable (also has carrying handles). I was even able to use the other side pouch to slip my boarding pass into while waiting to board so I could be hands free until I needed to present it. There's a small strap and ring inside in case you have a bowl or some other accessory that you want to clip to it. I noticed another traveler with a "cheap" pink case. The bag was lopsided so the cat was clearly uncomfortable and being bounced around. The cat was also very upset about traveling and there was no privacy screening for it. That cat may have had a much better experience with a better bag (although any air travel for people and pets is bound to be somewhat anxiety-provoking with take offs, landings, people, etc.) Short of very loud noises, the bag provided my cat excellent comfort and ample space (for her size). She even jumped in the bag and sat in it while I was on vacation twice, giving me the impression that she felt safe in it and comfortable. While doing this review, I pulled the bag out, and my cat just jumped in and is sitting comfortably. Clearly the bag itself is comfortable for her. She's not an anxious cat and loves the car, so part of our good experience was her great cattitude, but I attribute a great deal of her air traveling success to this bag.