Sometimes when you’re flying with a dog, you’re required to use a pet transport company, usually on certain routes or with certain airlines, such as most flights to and from Australia. However, if it’s up to your decision, should you use a pet shipping company? When flying my dog Schnitzel, there have been times that … Read more
Taking your dog overseas for the first time can be quite daunting. This was especially so when my husband and I first took our dog, Schnitzel, overseas from Australia to Europe in February 2017. We had no experience at travelling with our dog, let along flying him to the other side of the world and … Read more
One of my favourite airlines to fly with my small dog in Europe is Vueling. This low-cost airline based in Barcelona is one of the most dog-friendly airlines in Europe when it comes to small dogs flying in the cabin, thanks to its high weight limit, low fees and easy booking process. When I travelled … Read more
While many airlines around the world allow pets to fly on them, whether in the cabin or the hold, there are some airlines that are extra pet-friendly. I’ve picked these nine airlines out as the most pet-friendly airlines around the world, including European, American and Asian airlines. What Makes an Airline Pet-Friendly? At a minimum, … Read more
One question that commonly gets ask when it comes to flying with dogs, is can I buy a seat for my dog on a plane? Whether you have a dog that’s a little larger than the standard size allowed to fly in the cabin, you have multiple dogs, or you merely don’t want to lose … Read more
When it comes to Middle Eastern airlines and flying with pets, there’s a wide variety of policies. There are some airlines that allow dogs and cats in the cabin, while many other airlines only allow dogs and cats to fly as cargo. To help you out, I’ve reviewed the pet policies of over a dozen … Read more
The easiest way to get around Asia, including travelling to and from the region, is by flying. But, if you’re travelling with a dog, things are more difficult. Unlike in Europe and the Americas, most airlines don’t allow pet dogs to fly in the cabin, although many will fly pets as either checked luggage or … Read more
For owners of dogs small enough to fly in the cabin, it’s understandable that it’s far less stressful to fly with your pet in the cabin. Recently, the rules for flying with pet in Australia have changed and there is no longer any prohibition on flying with pets in the cabin on flights departing Australia. … Read more
Finally, after months of anticipation, Virgin Australia is allowing pets to fly in the cabin on selected domestic Virgin flights within Australia. Interested in booking your pet to fly in the cabin on a dog-friendly Virgin Australia flight? Read on to find out the full details of the Virgin Australia pet policy. Are Dogs Allowed … Read more
It’s fabulous that Virgin Australia has started allowing pets to fly in the cabin on flights within Australia. But there’s a long list of rules that you’ll need to follow, including the selection of a pet carrier. Find out more about the carrier rules and some pet carriers that fit the requirements. Rules for Pet … Read more