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Pet Travel

PetAir UK have more than 12 years experience in pet travel. We work with airlines who provide pet travel, so we can organise every step of their journey. PetAir UK can offer as much or as little help as you would like – just ask us.

PetAir UK is registered with IATA, IPATA and DEFRA approved. All of the vets at PetAir UK are official veterinarians, and the vets have undergone extra training and can complete the DEFRA export certificates and pre-travel health checks for your pets.

Pet travel to a new destination can be difficult, but the team at PetAir UK does all we can to ensure your pets welfare always comes first.

The Journey

Moving any pet from their home to a new place can be stressful for owners and the animal. All of our flight routings are based around what is best for that particular pets travel.

PetAir UK will use the best airlines and the quickest routes when travelling with a pet, avoiding the cheaper routes where there may be a stop on the way. Where possible, the journey is made shorter to reduce stress for the pet during their travels.

There are a number of requirements needed for your pet to travel including a pet passport, microchip and other vet checks depending on their destination. You can find more details on pet passport requirements here.

 

Where in the plane does my pet travel?

Your pet will usually travel in the hold of the aircraft, in a special area which is heated and pressurised. There are some exceptions where pets are allowed in the cabin, however each airline varies.

There are more details about your pets travelling in the hold on our FAQ’s page.

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Relax

Our top priority is ensuring your pet travels to their destination comfortably and securely.

Got more questions? If you have any more questions on your pets’ travel, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our experienced team will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

US to the UK

From start to finish the service provided by PetAir UK was excellent. They are on top of everything – they communicate well – they let you know the process and keep you informed. We went for the Gold service and our dog took three days to get to us in the US from the UK....

Mipha’s Travels

I just wanted to thank you so much for all your hard work getting Mipha here safe. She is settling in really well. Thank you for putting my mind at ease and answering all my questions, I am truly grateful.

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Millie to Auckland

I am writing to thank you for providing such a trouble-free service to get her from our home in Hampshire to our new home here is Auckland. In particular, many thanks to Emma Chalmers who handled everything so efficiently and managed our last minute panics – change of collection details less than 24 hours before...