Pets are allowed to fly with their owner on a private jet, in the aircraft cabin and not in cargo holds. Understanding that they are also part of the family that need the same luxurious treatment like their owner. However, there are some regulations regarding this matter. Owners need to provide all their pet documentation thoroughly, including keeping it up to date. Each country may have varying rules and regulations or different requirements regarding pets documents. Some private jet operators may provide services that are able to make all the arrangements for their clients who wish to travel with their domestic pets, and ensure the animal’s welfare and comfort at all times. Here are some documents that need to be fulfilled by the pet owner.
- Animal Health Certificate (AHC), which must have been issued no more than 10 days prior to travel.
- Microchipped, ensure that each pet has a microchip. This regulation may vary in other countries.
- Vaccinated. Important to be noticed that owners need to vaccinate their pets before traveling with them. The pets have been vaccinated against rabies and have had a tapeworm treatment in the case of dogs.
The US Department of Transportation and their Department of Agriculture have the following guidelines for flying with pets within the USA, i.e.:
- Dogs and cats must be 8 weeks old.
- Animals must have been weaned.
- Require proof of rabies vaccination.
Each State has specific Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Within the European Union, travelers with pets can travel freely between airports in most other European countries, without restriction.
This concludes that, if you wish to travel with your pets, please take notice of these requirements and consult with your private jet operators for services on the arrangement for pets.
