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Virgin Atlantic Pet Policy — Cabin, Cargo & Service Animals
Virgin Atlantic Pet Policy — Cabin, Cargo & Service Animals — Summary
Whether Virgin Atlantic allows pets in the cabin, cargo options, fees, service animal rules and the destination import requirements that catch owners out.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Pets in the cabin: Virgin Atlantic does not accept pets in the cabin other than recognised assistance dogs..
- Pets in the hold or cargo: Pets travel as cargo, booked separately..
- Pet fees: Quoted by the cargo operator..
- Service animals: Recognised assistance dogs travel free in the cabin with UK documentation..
Pets in the cabin
Virgin Atlantic does not accept pets in the cabin other than recognised assistance dogs.
Pets in the hold or cargo
Pets travel as cargo, booked separately.
Pet fees
Quoted by the cargo operator.
Service animals
Recognised assistance dogs travel free in the cabin with UK documentation.
Restrictions and destination rules
UK pet import rules require microchipping, rabies vaccination and tapeworm treatment in a defined window.
Virgin Atlantic flying with pets — common questions
Can I bring my dog in the cabin on Virgin Atlantic?
Virgin Atlantic does not accept pets in the cabin other than recognised assistance dogs. Quoted by the cargo operator.
Does Virgin Atlantic accept service animals?
Recognised assistance dogs travel free in the cabin with UK documentation.
What are the Virgin Atlantic pet restrictions?
UK pet import rules require microchipping, rabies vaccination and tapeworm treatment in a defined window.
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