Petskd Top-Expandable Pet Carrier 17x11x9.5 Inches Alaska Airline Approved, Soft-Sided Carrier for Small Cats and Dogs with Locking Safety Zippers and Anti-Scratch Mesh(Black)

This is a well designed and sturdy cat carrier. My 10 pound cat is very suspicious of carriers, but I left this one out and open for three weeks, and the other day, he just jumped in through the top and went to sleep for four hours. The bed is soft and comfortable with a washable cover and a rigid bottom plate that easily supports the cat’s weight and is also washable. There are several zippered openings, including a front door, and more importantly from my standpoint, the entire top opens with zippers, revealing a surprisingly large space inside. That was how my cat went in to take his nap, and how I put him in when the time came to go to the airport. All of the zippers can lock in place. Alaska Airlines barely glanced at the carrier and there were no questions about allowing it on the plane. The top can be pulled up an extra 3 inches or so to give the cat more headroom when not under the seat. The expandable top is easily pushed down to fit the airline’s height limitation.

We had to move from Hawaii to the mainland and I knew it was going to be very stressful for my cat so I wanted to be sure to pick something super comfortable for her. This was it! She is 14lbs and fit very comfortably. It is easy to use, there was no smell and the quality is A+. There are lots of air vents, the strap length for carrying was perfect and comfortable to use. You are able to unzip the top to reach in and calm them as needed. It is the correct size to fly on United and Alaska under the seat. I highly recommend buying it early so they get used to being able to go in and don’t panic when it’s time to travel.

Perfect for flights that only accommodate small carriers. We rescue, foster, TNVR cats. Although we primarily foster and home kittens we recently were awarded a 12# fluff ball which is part Norwegian Forest cat and 100 percent fabulous. Because we have full time cats (failed fosters) we need to separate the foster from them until homed. That’s hard to do when you’ve got travel. None of our carriers would pass Allegiant’s size restrictions so I bought this hoping the cat would be comfortable enough. It’s perfect. Because the top pops up she had plenty of room to turn around and enough space to spread out. The only modification I made and would recommend is I added heavy duty Velcro to the base board/bed so it doesn’t shift around. I can still take the base out but it’s stable when handling the carrier.

Took both my cats (4kg and 5kg) on their first flight on United, in cabin. I was really anxious before having never done it. But I create trained them for a month and the travel went really well. I had no problems getting accepted on the flight. However, it was a tiny bit too big to fit under the seat comfortably! The bag itself is exactly the size it advertises (maximum size of carrier on United). HOWEVER, carriers that size don't fit fully on United planes! At least both the ones I was on. That said, if you put them lengthwise instead of trying to fit the whole thing under the seat, they sort of fit, sticking out into your shoes a bit. It wasn't a comfortable journey but the carrier itself is fantastic. It's sturdy and well made and I LOVE that it has a pop out top so my kitties had space to "stand and turn around" that the airline requires. The top really does add 3 inches to the carrier. Another thing I liked was the zippers have little clasps/clips that hold the carrier closed if you have a kitty that tries to open its own crate with a paw/claws. The zippers were smooth and the bag was sturdy and well made. Recommend!!

The company should sell a dolly for it. The carrier is very well made, I really like the top that actually stays up when you want and folds down without caving in. I really wanted to keep it but I couldn't find a dolly that worked well with it, I tried three different dollies. My dog is heavy, about 27 pounds and she fits just fine in it but since you are not allowed to have a carry on when flying with pets in the cabin, I can't put her on top of it and it is to hard to be carrying it on my shoulders. I ended up buying a similar one with the expandable top that i didn't like as much because the construction is not as good and the top doesn't stay up as well but the dolly that it comes with, makes a lot easier to travel with my dog.

Perfect for flying! First time taking my pup on a plane and was so worried it wouldn’t fit under seat or he wouldn’t be comfortable. Flew Southwest and it fit perfectly. Easy access to my Beary and wonderful extendable top for more room. Good sturdy material and easy to clean. Would highly recommend for first time travel.

My dogs were safe, secure and happy for a cross country plane ride: well made carrier Perfect for the SW airline ride!

This dog carrier was PERFECT for my fur baby. We fly United airlines and this bag meets the requirements in place for that airline. My pup is a Yorkie/bichon (50/50) weighing in at 13-15lbs. She has enough room to turn around inside the carrier. I’ve already recommended it to friends! Great bag, well made, fits snug under the seat in front of me on the flight. The zippers move with ease and each zipper has extra security with snap locks. The bag itself is lightweight but very sturdy and well made. Price seemed a little on the higher side but it is a quality carrier for sure.