Flying with your pet on a private jet

A simpler journey for your pet

On a private flight you board with your pet without going through the hold or a crowded terminal. It stays close to you throughout the flight, which reduces stress. The schedule is yours and boarding takes minutes.

In the vast majority of cases the pet travels in the cabin. The final approval belongs to the aircraft operator: we request it for you before confirming the flight.

What we ask you for

• The species, breed and weight of the animal, and the number of animals.
• The route and destination, so we can check the entry rules of the country.
• Whether the pet travels in a carrier.
• For an assistance dog, proof of its status.

The paperwork to plan

It depends on the destination country and sometimes the departure country. The most common requirements:

• microchip identification;
• a valid rabies vaccination;
• a pet passport for travel within the European Union, or a veterinary health certificate for a destination outside it;
• for some countries, a blood test and a waiting period of several months, sometimes quarantine.

Prepare early

Start as soon as the destination is known: some delays are counted in weeks or even months. Rules change: check them with the country’s embassy, your vet or the official source before departure. We tell you what the operator requires and help you build the document checklist, but health compliance remains the owner’s responsibility.

Tips for the flight

• Get the animal used to its carrier a few days before.
• Avoid a large meal just before departure.
• Keep water, a lead, treats and an absorbent mat within reach.
• Talk to your vet about sedation: it is generally discouraged at altitude.

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