Introducing PetAir UK: Experts in Pet Relocation

No. Pets must travel safely in their approved pet travel crate and are only allowed to have our airline-approved pet bedding, a small blanket from home, and two fresh water bowls to keep them hydrated during the journey.

We recommend feeding your pet a light meal approximately 12 hours before departure. Pets should not be fed immediately before travel to help prevent discomfort or nausea during the flight.

No this not a safe option for your pet and not allowed by the airlines. However, you can use natural calming remedies and we can advise you this

Yes you can, but it is always better to book your pets’ flight first and then you get on that flight as some flights cannot allow pets for a variety of reasons. Pets fly on regular passenger planes in the hold, if you’ve flown abroad before it’s likely the plane was also carrying furry passengers too! PetAir UK will book your pets’ flight to work with yours as you require. You don’t have to be on the same plane as your pets if you don’t want to – in fact, sometimes it’s quite handy to travel day or two ahead of your pet to get your new home in order and it’s less stress for you all.

Flying pets can be expensive, but the cost is related to the size of the pet. A cat is much cheaper to fly than a Great Dane, for example. Get a free quote with us online to find out how much flying your pets will cost.

Most dogs and cats will hold their urine or faeces while they are in a crate, this is just in their nature. If they need to pee, then Petair UK uses veterinary bedding and an absorbent pad to absorb any wee and keep the pets as comfortable as possible.

They travel in the special livestock hold of the aircraft which is fully pressurised & heated, exactly the same as the passengers upstairs.  Not all aircraft have a livestock hold, especially chartered flights, so please check with your chosen airline that they can safely carry pets.

You can be, but it is not essential.  Pets can travel unaccompanied, but you have to have made arrangements to have them collected at the arrival airport if you haven’t arrived yet.  Some countries, such as Australia, will have a mandatory quarantine period for arriving pets.  In this instance, the quarantine facility will collect your pets from the airport.

This is completely dependent on the country that you are travelling to.  Each country have their own import requirements that must be adhered to.  Possible requirements may include import permits, export health certificates, mandatory vaccinations, blood tests and, as mentioned, sometimes even quarantine on arrival.  Note that if you are travelling through other countries enroute to your final destination, you may also have to fulfil their import requirements.

Yes, there are companies that specialise in the movement of pets all around the world.  They can provide a range of services from the basic flight booking & supply of approved travel kennel, right through to a complete door to door service inclusive of all paperwork & documentation.

With the correct advice & assistance, moving with your pets needn’t be stressful or worrying. By clicking on the PetAir banner you can request a quotation from the experienced PetAir team.

Please send your enquiries to joanna@petairuk.com.