Charter · Pet-friendly travel
Family, not cargo.
Your dog or cat flies in the cabin, at your side, the whole way. No hold, no crate in the dark. We handle the operator approvals and walk you through the border rules before you fly.
The hold is no place for family.
On a commercial flight, most pets travel as cargo: a loud, dark hold that swings between heat and cold, alone, for hours. Every year, some do not arrive well.
A private cabin settles it. Your pet stays in sight, on the seat or at your feet, calm because you are there. That is the whole point of flying privately with them.
Your cabin. Your companion.
Private charter carries far fewer limits than any airline. On the right aircraft, the answer is rarely no.
In the cabin, never the hold
Your pet boards with you and stays with you, takeoff to landing. No cargo bay, no separation, no climate-controlled box.
No size or breed limit
From a chihuahua to a great dane. A larger animal, or several, may call for a particular cabin, and we match it to the trip.
Less wasted flying
Dogs and cats as standard. We have also flown birds and small reptiles. Tell us the companion and we confirm the aircraft.
Trees in the ground, not just credits
Microchip, rabies record, pet passport or health certificate. We tell you what your vet must issue and by when, then clear it with the operator.
Wherever you go, they go. In comfort, and in sight.
A calm flight starts on the ground.
A little planning is the difference between an anxious animal and one that sleeps the whole way. The essentials are here.
See your vet, within ten days
A general check and an in-date health certificate. Confirm rabies and any route-specific vaccinations are current.
Skip the sedatives
Most vets advise against sedation for flying, as it can raise heart and breathing risk at altitude. A familiar blanket and a calm owner do more.
Light food, steady water
A small meal a few hours before, and water in moderation. A walk shortly before boarding settles the nerves and the rest.
Pack their normal
A favourite toy, their own blanket, and relief pads or a litter tray for longer legs. The familiar travels well.
The paperwork, by route.
Every border treats pets differently. Pick your route for what it asks of a private charter. Your advisor confirms the exact current requirements before you travel.
Into the UK
Into the EU
Into the US
The Gulf
Pet travel into the Gulf
- A valid pet passport, or a third-country veterinary certificate confirming the microchip number and date of implant
- Rabies vaccination given at least 21 days before arrival
- Tapeworm treatment completed 24 hours to 5 days before entry
- A minimum age of 12 weeks at the time of travel
- Direct private flights into Farnborough or Biggin Hill avoid the Heathrow animal reception centre
Authorities accept original veterinary documents only. Copies and scans are rejected.
Pet travel into the European Union
- An Animal Health Certificate issued within 10 days of departure from the UK
- A registered microchip, verified by a licensed vet
- A valid rabies vaccination, with boosters kept current
- Tapeworm treatment for dogs entering Finland, Ireland, Malta, Norway or Northern Ireland
- A valid EU pet passport for onward travel within the EU or Northern Ireland
Travelling with more than five pets is permitted only for competitions, shows or sporting events.
Pet travel into the United States
- A veterinary health certificate confirming the animal is fit to fly
- Dogs and cats at least 8 weeks old and fully weaned
- Proof of rabies vaccination for arrivals from high-risk countries
- A healthy animal, which may be inspected on arrival
- Full compliance with CDC and state-specific rules
Requirements vary by state. Submitting paperwork early avoids delays at clearance.
Pet travel into the Gulf
- An import permit from the destination authority (UAE, Saudi Arabia or Bahrain)
- A microchip and a valid rabies certificate
- A health certificate issued within a few days of travel
- Breed restrictions apply in the UAE
Allow 5 to 10 business days for permit approval.