In the United States of America, not only is it common practice to take pets on flights, but under certain circumstances there is even a right to take animals with you for emotional support. It is actually logical that dogs and cats cannot be sent through the hand luggage scanner, but this is often ignored. Many US carriers allow small pets to be taken on board, which can be stowed in a transport box under the seat in front of you. There are a few exceptions, however, which generally do not allow animals to be transported in the cabin. There is a loophole here, however, as guide dogs and assistance dogs as well as "emotional companions" are almost always allowed to be taken on board. The latter is occasionally exploited, as there have been cases of huge constrictor snakes being declared "emotional support animals". While you have a good chance of getting away with a small dog or cat, it is hardly surprising that the airline will not be very accommodating with large snakes and especially rodents. In addition, there are passengers who think they have to take their pet with them “unofficially”. In other words, they simply stow it in a carry-on bag and no one will notice. It is obvious that this type of transport is certainly not pleasant for the small pet. However, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is now warning against simply sending pets through the carry-on baggage scanners. According to a statement from the TSA, passengers with the transport box should report to a security officer. The officer will then carry out the security check. However, the TSA also states that a large number of