OMG. How is there such a ridiculously strict weight limit for cats, but not Fat A@@ Humans!!! I would rather fly in a plane full of chonky tabbies than fat humans any day!!!!

Cargo area is freezing and dangerous for animals. Almost lost my cat after ONE cargo trip, not humane and no one to take of them :(

I just want to point out that like other things the overweight anything WOULD STILL BE ON THE F*****G PLANE! It's all b******t bogus fees

Animals don't belong in cargo holds and airlines need to do better.

Why didn’t he use some of his miles to buy Viktor a seat on the plane? Pretty sure his weight wouldn’t be an issue if he was a passenger with his own seat.

The weight limit for cats traveling in the airplane cabin is ridiculous. It's the passenger who has to carry the cat usually on the floor between his/her legs, so there's no difference between a 7 or 10 kg cat, besides they usually allow at most only a couple of animals in the cabin, so a fat cat won't make any difference for the plane.

It is unacceptable for the airline to separate a pet with possibly severe self-image issues from its emotional support human.

Are fur animals even allowed on board? What about people with allergies?

Several airline employees told me it was my problem if there was a cat on the plane sitting near me. Even if I asked, they couldn't or wouldn't tell me if an animal was on the plane. I would discover this when I started having an allergic reaction mid flight. The airline would not move ME further away; usually the cat and owner were moved, often upgraded. People seem to ignore animal allergies. A surprise visit by support animals forces me to leave the room. Some animal dander is left behind, so I can't easily reenter. The standard reaction has never been supportive. There are people who are terrified by dogs. Imagine being stuck with one in the seat next to you? Allergy shots helped, but for decades an allergic reaction would take days to recover. Someone please tell me I am wrong about the airline policy.

I'd like to see an airline offer "Animals Welcome" flights and I don't mean in the horrible, cold cargo hold or the luggage compartment above the seats.

That's not a fat cat. THIS is a fat cat.

I'll gladly do the same for my cat or birds.

Every pound of the cat will be on the plane, regardless of it's location on the plane. I'm not sure what the cabin weight limit is about.

Bruno Bartlett AND Carlo flew on the same flight. The plane didn't crash due to 40 pounds of kitty.

The cargo hold is really stressful for animals. I wouldn't even consider it for a senior animal.

Putting the poor kitty in the cargo hold instead of the cabin because he is 'overweight' is just STUPID 'logic'. SAME WEIGHT. On the SAME PLANE! Math is math, people.

Wanted to know what airline it was to avoid them but well.. Can't avoid Aeroflot in russia I guess but thats none of my problems :D

Gooome on, he's not that fat!😕

people are fat shaming animals now? come one people! they're animals, let them be happy dear god!!

He’s not fat he’s just big boned

So....next time an obese human tries to board the plane, they'll make them sit in cargo?

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The rule is made for something, landing a fat animal can make the animal get enormus pain. Same with breathing problems pets. Take care of your pet...

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I think that Mikhail put the other passengers in danger, even life-threatening. Anyone on board with a severe cat allergy could have gone into anaphylactic shock and even died. That said, considering how many overweight people are allowed on planes, I don't see how the few extra pounds from his cat could have had a major negative impact on the plane's functionality.

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This guy is f*****g rich and flying First Class and hes being a twat about his cat? Your s****y plan back fired and you lost the game. Having restrictions on the size of cat is stupid. Cats shouldnt be allowed above the cargo hold. This guy is stupidier