With the emergence and prevalence of animal care lounges, animal hotels, and animal transit facilities at the world's major international airports, the pet who requires a transfer during its global journey is cared for between flights by dedicated airline animal care professionals who understand the needs of the traveling and relocating family pet. The scheduled stops are for the comfort of the pet, allowing adequate food & water intake. If mentioned, your pet will be subject to a premium comfort stop where the pet will be walked, given food & water, travel box will be cleaned etc.