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Open Petition since 9th November 2023

Let airlines allow pets in the airplane’s cabin to and from the UK - 8,247 Signatures
(Estimated Final Signatures: 10,518 - 92 added in the past 24hrs)

Change the rules on animal travel so they can travel with their owners (with all the documentation and vaccines in order) inside airplane cabins instead of in the hold with luggage.

Found: It is allowed in many other countries around the world, including in the EU, South America, and the USA


Closed Petition closed 6th October 2023

Let airlines allow pets in the airplane’s cabin to and from the UK - Final Signatures: 1,918

Change the rules of animal travel so they can travel with their owners (with all the documentation and vaccines in order) inside airplanes instead of in the hold with luggage.
It is allowed in many other countries around the world, including in the EU, South America, and the USA.

Found: Many pets are seen as an extension of the family.


Closed Petition closed 9th June 2022

Let airlines allow pets in the airplane’s cabin to and from the UK - Final Signatures: 811

Change the rules for pet travel. We want airlines to be able to offer the option of having our pets with us in cabins and not as ‘manifested cargo’.

Found: Many people consider pets to be family members and thus travel separation can cause significant stress


Westminster Hall
Pet Travel - Thu 02 Dec 2021
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Mentions:
1: None airplane’s cabin to and from the UK, e-petition 593806, Seek to rejoin the EU pet passport scheme, e-petition - Speech Link
2: Peter Grant (SNP - Glenrothes) of airlines flying in and out of countries where they are allowed to carry pets in the cabin choose, - Speech Link


Closed Petition closed 2nd December 2021

Let airlines allow pets in the airplane’s cabin to and from the UK - Final Signatures: 13,557

Change the rules of animal travel so they can travel with their owners (with all the documentation and vaccines in order) inside airplanes instead of in the hold with luggage.
It is allowed in many other countries around the world, including in the EU, South America, and the USA.

The Government responsed to this petition on 11th November 2021 (View Full Response)
Pets entering Great Britain travel as ‘manifest cargo’ to facilitate import checks upon arrival. Other rigorous requirements ensure their welfare needs in transport are met.

Found: Many pets are seen as an extension of the family.


Closed Petition closed 24th May 2021

Let airlines allow pets under 10kg in the airplane’s cabin to and from the UK. - Final Signatures: 5,429

Pets are a part of the family, especially for people who live alone. Pets provide a lot of health benefits including decreasing stress and anxiety, help manage loneliness and depression by giving us companionship. They can increase opportunities to exercise, get outside, and socialize.

Found: They can experience depression through both the social isolation associated with being single and living