TipsThe short answer is the one pet owners hope for: yes, in the cabin, beside you, on almost all charter flights. You skip the cargo hold, the crate drop at oversize baggage, and the sedative calculations against airline policy PDFs. Your dog boards up the same stairs you do.
Pets are among the most common reasons families first try private aviation, and among the strongest reasons they stay. Your animal travels with familiar people in a quiet cabin, with a spot of floor to sleep through the flight.
The longer answer involves paperwork, which is manageable with notice, plus a few route rules and habits worth knowing.
01 How It Works Aboard
Small pets settle on laps or seats. Large dogs stretch out on the cabin floor and usually fall asleep before cruise altitude. Crews carry water bowls and absorbent mats as standard kit, and many operators enjoy furry passengers. We know which ones and route accordingly.
We can arrange multiple pets, cats, and more exotic companions with operator approval. Declare the species and size when you request a quote, and we'll shortlist the right aircraft and crew.
02 The Documents
The paperwork follows the same border rules that apply when you drive into another country:
- Microchip plus EU pet passport (or official health certificate) for travel within Europe
- Rabies vaccination that is valid and correctly dated for your travel date
- UK arrivals: approved-route rules and correct tapeworm treatment timing for dogs
- Long-haul: destination import permits, so start the process at least two weeks out
- Originals aboard and copies with us, because border officers still check papers planeside
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