Advice from pet-friendly airlines
In fact, there are some airlines that are actually just for pets, which includes K9 Jets and Vista Jet. We spoke to the experts at VistaJet, a private aviation company known for its luxury pet travel program, VistaPet. In such airlines, the cabin hosts are trained in pet first aid, including CPR and recognising stress signals, while the cabin itself is designed for comfort – with handmade sleep mats, calming essences in the air, and in-flight meals crafted with vets. There’s even a grooming kit to help soothe and bond during the flight.
Snub-nosed breeds, like pugs or fluffy cats, which are often banned or forced into cargo on commercial airlines, fly alongside their humans in a pressurised, temperature-controlled cabin. “It’s a completely different way to fly — one designed around the unique safety and wellbeing needs of every pet,” explains global chief marketing Officer, Matteo Atti.
The truth is, when pets are happy, their owners can finally relax too – and that’s what really makes the journey memorable.
Of course, not every flight is just about the destination. One member once asked if her cat could join her for a formal dinner at 40,000 feet. A place was set, a glass of milk poured – and the two dined in peace, together, above the clouds.
If pets are family, their travel should feel like it too.
