An enquiry that we frequently get asked by private jet charter clients is: "Can I charter a private jet with my pet dog?"
The short answer to the question of whether or not you can fly with your pet dog in the cabin of a private jet is: yes. However some private jet operators might impose restrictions beforehand.
Chartering a Private Jet with Your Dog:
If you wish to charter a private jet and bring your dog with you into the cabin, it's important that you let Lux Jets, as your charter broker, know in advance and preferably at the initial charter request stage.
When making a charter request with Lux Jets, be sure to write in the 'Additional Requirements' section that you intend to charter a jet with your pet dog. This will enable the Lux Jets Consultant to tailor your charter offer to include accurate pricing based on your pet being accommodated into the cabin.
Lux Jets will ensure that the operators are fully aware of the additional furry passenger and that the aircraft is permitted by the owner to accommodate them.
Private Jet Operator Requirements
Once you have received the beautifully selected charter offers and have made your final decision on the preferred aircraft, the selected private jet operator may issue additional requirements that need to be met before confirming the charter booking. These may include:
additional insurance to cover any damage to the aircraft cause by the dog;
additional catering requirements to ensure the well-being of the dog;
any additional FBO and on-ground passenger handling requirements; and
depending on the aircraft, any reduction in luggage allowance to balance the accommodation of the dog.
The private jet operator may reserve the right to charge additional fees either with the charter offer or post-flight for any costs additional costs incurred by them.
All of the above must be taken into account when deciding to charter with your pet dog, especially your liability for additional costs, expenses or in the worst case, damages.
Visa & Travel Obligations
Alongside your own Visa and Travel obligations, you must ensure that your pet dog is also cleared to enter the intended destination.
Your private jet broker will not be responsible for completing Visa applications for you and the private jet operator may refuse to depart or charge you additional costs for delays or cancellations caused to the scheduled departure as a result of your pet dog not being cleared to leave or enter the departure / arrival destination.
Before taking your furry friend on-board with you, ensure that your destination country is open to accepting animals through customs and if so, check to see the entry requirements or obligations that must first be met.
Why do people bring their dogs into the cabin of a private jet?
You'd be surprised at how popular chartering a private jet for your pet dog is. Commercial airlines have strict policies on flying with pets and often require the pet to be placed into the hold in the belly of the airliner. Some airlines do allow for a "comfort" companion to be brought into the cabin, but with tight restrictions.
Private jet operators are much more flexible when it comes to travelling with your pet dog and allow the dog to sit with you in the cabin (which means also receiving VIP treatment!). For those who can't face the thought of their pet being placed into the hold of an aircraft, private jet charter offers the perfect and only solution to flying with your furry friends.
Put simply - one of the largest driving factors behind chartering a private jet with their pets is the welfare of the pet, which we support 100% of the way 🐕❤️.
Charter a private jet for your pet dog today with LUX JETS
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