Any airline to fly a pet from Ireland to the UK?

legendary.xix

Hi all,

Do any of the airlines operating from Ireland to the UK allow pets to be taken in the cargo section? A friend of mine is hoping to take a pet to London by plane if it's possible.

Thanks in advance for advice and help needed!

A Dub in Glasgo

I don't think so

Here is the Aer Lingus policy

http://www.aerlingus.com/travelinformation/knowbeforeyoufly/baggageinformation/#d.en.1216

Ryanair policy

http://www.ryanair.com/en/terms-and-conditions#article8-animalscargoandhuman

Lapin

And Ryanair's...


8.9.1 We do not carry animals or cargo on our flights except for guide dogs on certain routes. (click here for Regulations concerning acceptance of assistance animals)


http://www.ryanair.com/ie/terms-and-conditions#article8-animalscargoandhuman

A Dub in Glasgo

Possibility with BMI

http://www.flybmi.com/bmi/en-gb/travel-information/special-travel-needs/travelling-with-pets.aspx

sailing

legendary.xix wrote: »

Hi all,

Do any of the airlines operating from Ireland to the UK allow pets to be taken in the cargo section? A friend of mine is hoping to take a pet to London by plane if it's possible.

Thanks in advance for advice and help needed!

Aer Arann which is now Aer Lingus Regional will carry a pet. I know a friend of mine bringing a dog to Rennes next week with them and booked with Aer Lingus. I believe they will only carry pets on routes operated by Aer Arann. They charged 40 euros each way I think. The problem you will have however is that the closest Aer Arann fly to London is Southend.

legendary.xix

Thanks all for help and advice. Aer Arann and BMI or BA which are operating some of the BA routes seem the two options.

munchkin_utd

sailing wrote: »

<snip> The problem you will have however is that the closest Aer Arann fly to London is Southend.

The new terminal in southend has a direct train connection to London Liverpool street running every 15 mins a peak so is as connected as any of the traditional London airports.

Growler!!!

Hi there,

Here's a link to the Aer Lingus Regional Policy's document:

http://www.aerarann.com/about_us/terms_and_conditions_of_travel_%20issue_15.pdf

I've copied the relevant section for you below:

8.9 Carriage of Pets

Aer Arann carries domestic pets only. Aer Arann will only agree to do so on your acknowledgement that there

may be risks to the health or welfare of your animal or pet which may be caused by the reaction of your
animal or pets to flying. Your acknowledgement of this is confirmed by booking and presenting your animal or
pet for a flight. Carriage of animals or pets is only permitted on Ireland domestic and on UK flights to and from
Ireland. There are some animals or pets which Aer Arann, primarily for welfare grounds, will not accept for
travel. These are listed in Clause 8.9.2 below. Rates: the animal or pet and its container and food need to be
weighed separately from any other baggage you may have. Carriage of Pets is on a ‘Space Available’ basis
only. Aer Arann reserves the right to refuse to carry your pet up to and including the scheduled departure
time.

8.9.1 Conditions of carriage for animals or pets.

If Aer Arann agrees to carry your pet or animal it will do so strictly subject to the following conditions:

8.9.1.1 Preparation of animal or pet for travel

On Aer Arann flights the carriage of animals or pets is permitted in the baggage hold of the aircraft only. Aer

Arann will only accept up to 2 animals or pets for travel per flight and it is important to notify Aer Arann well in
advance of the date of intended travel to ensure acceptance of carriage. Animals or pets must be presented
for carriage in the owner’s individual crate(s), which is escape-proof, leak-proof and of sufficient size to allow
the animal to stand up, turn around and lie down fully stretched. The maximum dimensions permitted in an
Aer Arann aircraft are (21inches / 53cm high) (22 inches / 56cm wide) (50 inches / 127cm long).

8.9.1.2 Documentation

It is strictly your responsibility to ensure that all (if any) documentation required for the transit of the animal or

pet by the authorities of the country of departure or arrival, including valid health and vaccination certificates,
entry permits and any such other documentation is available for presentation to the appropriate authorities as
required. Aer Arann takes no responsibility and accepts no liability for any consequences which may arise as
a result of any required documentation being rejected by any authority. Further you agree to compensate Aer
Arann for all fines, costs, losses or liabilities reasonably imposes or incurred by Aer Arann as a result of
acceptance of carriage of your animal or pet.

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8.9.1.3 Liability for carriage of animals or pets

Aer Arann takes no responsibility and accepts no liability for injury to or loss, sickness or death of an animal

or pet which Aer Arann has agreed to carry. If Aer Arann agrees to carry your animal or pet on one of its
flights then it is strictly subject to your agreement to indemnify Aer Arann against any claim or liability which
may arise as a result of carriage which by presenting your animal or pet for travel you hereby agrees to.

8.9.2 Animals or pets which Aer Arann will not accept for travel

• Puppies or kittens or other animals or pets under 10 weeks old.

• An animal that is more than 6 weeks pregnant.
• Animals or pets so sedated, they cannot stand up.
• Certain Restricted Dog Breeds: (including cross-breeds):
Boxer Dogs, Snub-nosed dogs, American Pit Bulls, Pit Bull Terriers, Japanese Tosas, Fila
Brazileiros, Togo Argentinos, all Bull dogs, Pugs, Pekinese.
(These snub nosed dogs suffer from respiratory problems that increase with stress and so Aer Arann will not

accept them for travel on welfare grounds.)

Joe 90

sailing wrote: »

Aer Arann which is now Aer Lingus Regional will carry a pet. I know a friend of mine bringing a dog to Rennes next week with them and booked with Aer Lingus. I believe they will only carry pets on routes operated by Aer Arann. They charged 40 euros each way I think. The problem you will have however is that the closest Aer Arann fly to London is Southend.

Southend is in fact pretty handy for London. I did some heli flying there and almost always went by train.