(PET TRAVEL) Recently, American Airlines at JFK airport lost “Jack the cat” who was traveling with his guardian. More than two weeks later, Jack still hasn’t been found, leading pet guardians to wonder if it’s safe to fly with four-legged family members. Beyond the risks of losing your cat or dog during unsupervised air travel, experts say other factors can cause serious physical and psychological damage to animals. Read on about the potential dangers of air pressure fluctuations, uncontrolled temperatures, extreme noise, and random jolts of movement. Is air travel with a pet worth the risk? Is flying your dog or cat on an airline exclusively for animals, like Pet Airways, extreme or excellent? Share your thoughts in the comments section. — Global Animal