People are packing their bags to go on holiday whether it's a solo trip, as a couple or even a family.
And whilst we may be leaving all our daily routines behind and heading for some much needed sun, one thing we may not want to leave behind is our pets.
However it's not as easy as booking them a spot in the cabin or elsewhere in the plane with airlines having their own rules.
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Edinburgh Airport states that "rules for travelling with pets vary depending on the country you’re travelling to and the airline you’re travelling with."
So what's the rules for each airline when it comes to our four legged furry friends?
Jet2 rules for pets
The airline states: "On all flights where national rules permit, we can carry registered assistance dogs when accompanying customers require them. Just so you know, we can’t carry any other animals on board.
"Registered assistance dogs must be trained by an organisation that’s an accredited member of the International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF) or an organisation that meets the full membership criteria of Assistance Dogs International (ADI). Plus, they must be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies and hold a valid pet passport.
"If you need to travel with a registered assistance dog on one of our flights, you must tell us in advance by completing this form."
easyJet rules for pets
The budget airline states that "animals are not allowed on our flights, apart from recognised registered guide and assistance dogs."
You can read more about their policy here.
British Airway (BA) rules for pets
Service dogs
If you’re travelling with a recognised service dog, they will be able to travel with you free of charge in the cabin of your flight.
BA state the "service cannot be booked online and we might need to limit the number of dogs we can carry in the cabin."
Emotional support dogs
British Airways says they are "unable to accept emotional support dogs for travel in the cabin on any British Airways operated flights."
Pets
All pets need to travel in the hold however they stress that their "expert suppliers will ensure that they are just as comfortable as you are."
BA also state that support dogs are classed as pets.
You can read more about what happens here.
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TUI rules for pets
The airline states that you can ask for your pet to be carried on most TUI flights by contacting their Cargo Department on 0208 757 4732 or pets@ecsgroup.aero where you can book them on your flight.
They add: "If you're travelling to Europe, your pet will just need a pet passport. If you're going further afield, you'll need to contact the embassy of the country you're travelling to."
TUI state that they don't allow a pet to be sedated in case it has a reaction that could affect its health. They will be held in the cargo hold here the temperature and air pressure is controlled.
In addition: "Travel boxes must be fitted with a water container which is refilled before departure, but your pet won't be fed during the flight. In fact, we recommend you feed your pet a small meal no more than five hours before departure - it's better they fly on an empty stomach."
Ryanair rules for pets
The airline states: "Unfortunately Ryanair does not carry animals on our flights, except for guide and assistance dogs on certain routes."
Guide/Assistance dogs are not accepted on the following routes:
- Flights to/from Morocco
- Flights to/from Israel
Guide/Assistance dogs are accepted on the following routes:
- All Ryanair intra EU/EEA flights
- All Ryanair domestic flights
You can read more about their policy here.
