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Long duration Air travel. Please read before you buy
Now that I'm done with my travel, let me give you an honest review of this product, I don't know if Amazon would block this review because I may be very harsh.
First, if you are worried about the build quality, I can tell you, DON'T WORRY! This thing is very well built! My international flight was 31 hours in total and had to transfer from three different airports, this thing holds up very well. Recommend!
Second, size. I fly in United Airlines, I don't have to fold this carrier, just placed it under the seat vertically, you will sacrifice some legroom of your own but for your pet, everything is worth it! The space inside the carrier is more than enough for my 10lb girl! Recommend!
Third, comfort, this is where I DO NOT recommend this thing at all! due to its thick high-quality materials, this thing blocks air flow, all of my flight we're in either business class or first class, while my cat seats underneath the seat, she screams! not because it's uncomfortable, but just because it's way too hot in there! I have to constantly run into the lavatory just so I can let her breath for a bit! I understand this double layer design is for durability and it shows like I said the durability is fantastic! BUT What if durability costs the life of an animal?! Cat doesn't get overheat as much as a dog, just imagine if you have a lovely puppy inside? This design is very appealing to the human eye but the manufacture really needs to rethink about the airflow and then maybe add more window to it! The side pockets are good enough for some small items, both pockets have quick-release inside which takes up some space.
Conclusion, I think it's more important to let the animal feel comfortable than let the owner feel privileged by buying this ridiculously expensive carrier. This is a quality product no doubt! But what's the purpose of this price if what it does is to let your loving pet suffer inside for 14 hours of flight? If SleepyPod ever come up with a redesign I would 100% percent buy it! So please! Give it a redesign! For animals comfort! Not for humans!
July 2019 · Pet Supplies · verified purchase