How soon does your pet need to fly?
Flying within 1 month
Urgent travel, short notice, priority handling.
Best if your move is imminent
Flying within 1–3 months
Our normal travel timelines apply.
Best if plans are forming but dates aren’t fixed
Flying in 3+ months*
Plan ahead, secure Premium care
Best if you’re organised and thinking long-term
Not sure yet? That’s okay - most Early Bird clients start planning before dates are confirmed.
*minimum 6 months for Japan or South Africa, 12 months For Australia and New Zealand
What is Early Bird?
A simple reward for organised movers, relocators and anyone planning ahead.
If you’re the kind of person who likes to get organised early – relocations, military postings, planned moves, work transfers – Early Bird is designed for you. It’s a simple reward for planning ahead: save £250 when you secure your pet’s journey early, lock in Premium care, and fly at a future date that suits your move.
- Save £250 on Premium
- Secure your place early
- Fly later when it suits your move
How it works:
- Pay your deposit within the required timeframe
- Fly from a future date based on your destination
- Enjoy Premium care and early peace of mind
Early Bird timelines by destination
Group 1
Australia & New Zealand
Long-lead, highly planned relocations
- Designed for complex import/export rules
- Ideal for long-term international moves
Deposit
Pay your deposit within 90 days of receiving quote.
Travel Date
Planned travel date needs to be 12+ months after quote requested.
Group 2
South Africa or Japan
Medium-lead planning destinations
- Structured timelines
- Clear planning window
Deposit
Pay your deposit within 60 days of receiving quote.
Travel Date
Planned travel date needs to be 6+ months after quote requested.
Group 3
Rest of the World
(USA, Canada, UAE, Europe, Asia)
- Perfect for organised movers
- Creates certainty without rushing
Deposit
Pay your deposit within 30 days of receiving quote.
Travel Date
Planned travel date needs to be 3+ months after quote requested.
Why we do it this way:
Early Bird enables you to benefit from:
- £250 discount
- Early access to UK vets on video or chat 24 hours a day until your pet flies
- 1-2-1 behaviour sessions to get your pet ready for change
- CareTag collar tag and app so you have a digital wallet to store the documents you need as well as access to their location alert service for lost or wandering pets, and reward clients who commit ahead of time
- The option to use our interest-free monthly payment plan to break your pet travel costs into small monthly payments before your pet flies
- Less stress, fewer last-minute decisions
Early Bird is for you if:
- You’re planning a move months ahead
- You want certainty early
- You prefer structure over urgency
Early Bird isn’t for you if:
- Your pet needs to fly within the next few weeks
- You haven’t decided whether you’re moving
- You need immediate airline availability
In those cases, Fast Track or Standard travel is the better option.
Not sure which option fits your move?
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Our dedicated team are with you every step of the way...
At PetAir, we understand that sending your pet overseas isn’t just about booking a flight – it’s about peace of mind. That’s why we offer a range of tailored pet travel packages, designed by our team of vets and logistics experts to suit different needs, budgets, and destinations.
Whether you want us to handle every detail or prefer a more hands-on approach, our packages are built to keep your pet safe, comfortable, and well cared for throughout their journey.