Flyer Uses Slimmer Imposter Cat To Smuggle Pudgy Pet Onto Airplane

Nov 18, 2019 by apost team

As the world becomes less social and more about social media, it is safe to say that people spend more time with their furry friends than their actual friends. Let’s face it, they don’t argue, they don’t leave the toilet seat up, and they make great cuddle buddies who never mind which side of the bed you sleep on.

What about when you are planning a trip? Would you want to be separated from your best friend or would you prefer your closest companion follow you abroad? People these days can barely take care of themselves, you can’t just leave your cat with anyone.

A man going on a trip shared the same sentiment. As reported on NBC, Mikhail Galin, a Russian native found himself in a pickle. He wanted to take his beloved feline friend, Victor, onto the plane, but there was one problem: the airline he was using has a cat weight limit.

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According to the airline, the maximum weight of a cat to be eligible to sit in the plane cabin is under 8 kilograms. Unfortunately for Victor, he was 10 kilograms, meaning he had to ride in the bottom deck. Lucky for Victor, Mikhail is loyal to his pet pal.

Mikhail tried persuading the flight staff to make an exception but when they wouldn't, so he devised a plan. After canceling his flight, he decided to go on Facebook and inquire if anyone owned "a similar cat of less physical mass" that he could use at the weigh-in that he would then switch over with Victor after the airport cleared him. Phoebe, a smaller version of Victor from Moscow, was luckily able to fill in, and operation flying feline was afoot.

Phoebe, as planned, passed the weight check. Before Mikhail boarded, he made the big switch, and before they knew it, Victor was flying high. They would’ve gotten away with it too if it weren’t for that meddlin’ Facebook.

Anxious to share his successful heist, Mikhail confessed to sneaking Victor on the plane. Shortly after, the airport caught wind of what happened and after investigating, he lost his loyalty program status and previously accumulated air miles. With no other options, Mikhail accepted his punishment. Despite his unfortunate consequence, he didn’t have to part from his best pal.

Do you believe the punishment was worth Victor living the airplane cabin life? Find out what your friends think about this mischievous stunt.