Mittens the cat becomes an accidental frequent flyer

The 8-year-old Maine Coon made three trips in 24 hours between New Zealand and Australia after being missed by baggage handler

Margo Neas finally got to take the cat to the family’s new home in Melbourne after an epic journey. Picture: AP

A cat named Mittens became an accidental jetsetter this month when she made three trips in 24 hours between New Zealand and Australia after her cage was overlooked in a plane cargo hold.

The eight-year-old Maine coon cat was booked for one-way travel with her family from Christchurch, New Zealand, to their new home in Melbourne, Australia on January 13.