Virgin Atlantic Airline

Planning to fly with your dog? While air travel can be a quick way to get dogs or pets from one place to another, you should always plan ahead and make sure you know airlines have different policies about transporting pets. Some allow pets to travel in the aircraft cabin as part of your carry-on luggage allowance, while others will only allow pets to travel in the cargo area, and fees can vary from at all to more than $500. Also, most airlines only allow up to 4 dogs on each flight, so always make sure it is available for your dog BEFORE buying your own ticket. And always notice the airline 48 hours ahead of your trip.

To make your travel easy, please familiarize yourself with current U.S. Travel Regulations or International Pet Travel restrictions before you go. Have a great trip!

Pet In Cabin Policy

We do not allow animals in the main cabin unless they are assistance animals.

Pet Cargo Policy

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Carrier Guideline

Your crate must:


Be big enough to allow your pet to lie down, turn around and stand up – leaving at least 5cm between the top of your pet’s head and the roof of the box

Have a secure locking mechanism

Be made of wood or hard plastic

Be rigid on all sides (non-collapsible) and not have a roof with a grill that opens

Have an appropriate sized water dish attached to the inside of the cage door

Be ventilated around all four sides. However, the sides must not be ventilated at the top and the bottom, as this will weaken the integrity of the container

Have a leak-proof base

Have absorbent material in the bottom, for the comfort of your pet

Have a door forming one side of the box, either hinged or sliding

The minimum size cage we will accept is 53 x 40 x 38 cm.


Breed Restrictions

We can’t accept snub or pug nose breeds like English Bulldogs or Persian cats, this is for the safety of the animal.


We don't accept any dogs listed in the UK's Dangerous Dogs act, such as Pit Bull Terriers.


Other Restrictions

You can only book for your cat or dog, as we don't offer travel for other kinds of pets. Be aware that there are also certain breeds which are not allowed on board, for health or safety reasons.

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Fees

Check with shipping before booking tickets to make sure there is enough space for your pet. The cost of taking your dog or cat on one of the flights depends on the size of its travel box. Call with the length, height and width of the box to get an exact quote.

Contact Information

UK: +44 (0)844 873 8000 USA: 800-828-6822  or 800-862-8621