If you’re an animal lover and you need to make a long/overseas journey, you’re probably desperate to know “How to fly with a dog in cabin”. Luckily, we’re going to tell you the ins and outs of private jet charter with pets!
At Charter A, we don’t treat your pet like cargo. To us, they’re an important passenger, just as you are, so they sit in the cabin with you – exactly where they belong! Whether you fly in one of our private jets, helicopters, or air taxis, you and your pet can enjoy the journey together.
Our crews, operation teams and ground handling staff will go out of their way to look after your pet (they absolutely love it when they have a four-legged guest on board). Everyone at Charter A is here to help you get you and your friend where you need to be, with the least amount of fuss and stress.
Some Rules About Flying With a Dog
The rules will change depending on where you are flying from and to. As a UK-based private jet charter company, we mostly fly between the UK and Europe, so we’ll give you some more details on regulations for these countries below.
Entering/Returning to the UK
Your pet must have one of either:
- An EU pet passport, issued either in the EU or in GB, before the 1st of January 2021, or a pet passport from another Part 1 listed country.
- An animal health certificate issued in GB. This is used for travel to the EU, and you can use it for re-entry into the UK, as long as it’s less than 4 months old.
To get onto one of our private jets, we must have:
- Your dog’s name, DOB and breed.
- Microchip number and date of implant.
- A valid rabies vaccination.
- Anti-echinococcus (tapeworm) treatment (to be administered 24-120 hours before getting into the UK).
Entering European/EU Countries
- Every dog flying into Europe must have a microchip.
- They must be vaccinated against rabies, and you need to have proof of this.
- They must have an Animal Health Certificate, which includes confirmation of a serological test.
Some Tips for Flying With a Dog
Getting on a plane is very different from getting in a car, especially for a pup who doesn’t quite understand what’s going on! Unfamiliar sites and sounds can be scary to your dog, so it’s important to prioritise their welfare. Here are a few tips for ensuring flying with your dog is the right decision:
- Arrange a checkup with a vet first, talk about any concerns you might have and make sure the vet gives you (and your pup) the all-clear.
- Book a non-stop flight whenever possible, as fewer stops and disturbances will be better for your dog.
- A full-stomach can be uncomfortable for your dog during the journey, so we’d suggest feeding them no less than 4 hours before the flight, and of course, give them the chance to use the facilities before they board!
- In most cases, it’s a bad idea to give your dog a sedative or tranquilliser before the flight, as this can disturb their respiratory system. Try to keep them calm in other ways, like by bringing their favourite toy.
Questions?
If you have any more questions about private jet charter with pets, get in touch with our team, who will be more than happy to talk through your concerns.
