First class pet travel since 1966
In-depth guides on breed-specific requirements, airline policies, crate preparation, and all aspects of pet relocation.
Taking pets ‘down under’ from the UK can feel overwhelming at first. Rules are strict, and there’s very little room for error. But with the right support, it can be a smooth and safe process for both you and your pet.
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Airpets explains what professional pet transportation services truly involve, going far beyond simply booking a flight. From personalised travel planning and complex documentation management to airline cargo coordination, IATA-compliant crates, home collections, and Heathrow handling, the family-run business covers every detail. Established in 1966 and rated 4.9 on Trustpilot, Airpets treats every pet as family, never cargo.
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Taking a cat abroad involves far more preparation than most owners expect, from microchipping and rabies vaccinations to government health certificates and import permits. This step-by-step guide covers everything you need to know, including veterinary requirements, choosing the right travel crate, how cats fly internationally, and what happens on arrival, helping you plan a safe and stress-free journey.
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Is air travel safe for dogs and cats? Yes — when handled properly. This article explains how IATA Live Animal Regulations, temperature-controlled cargo holds, IATA-compliant crates, the Heathrow Animal Lounge, and on-site veterinary support from Travelvet combine to make professional pet transport one of the most safety-regulated services around.
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How Airpets approaches international pet travel — combining family-run experience with tightening 2026 regulations, in-house veterinary care via Travelvet, the Heathrow Animal Lounge as a calm pre- and post-flight base, and regular updates so owners always know where their pet is and how they're doing.
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A step-by-step walk-through of Airpets' door-to-door pet relocation service, from the initial quote and UK-wide home collection through pre-flight care at the Heathrow Animal Lounge to customs clearance and home delivery at the destination — covering everything an owner doesn't want to think about so the pet's journey runs smoothly.
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Dogs and cats follow the same international travel rules but cope with relocation very differently — from crate training and pre-flight routines to airport handling and the settling-in phase at the other end. Here's how preparation needs to flex by species, with notes on brachycephalic restrictions for snub-nosed breeds of both.
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Pet relocation cargo space, vet appointments and paperwork all tighten up around school holidays and peak travel seasons. This guide explains why early planning matters — what you can secure 3–6 months ahead, which rules have minimum lead times, and how seasonal flight embargoes affect routing.
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A complete walkthrough of how Airpets relocates your pet from initial enquiry to arrival at the new home abroad — covering the bespoke quote, paperwork management, UK-wide door-to-door collection, pre-flight care at Heathrow, and destination handling. Built around decades of experience and purpose-built facilities at Heathrow.
Read article →Moving to Dubai with a dog or cat — covering the import permit, APHA health certificate, which airlines accept pets on UAE routes, what to expect at Dubai Cargo Village, and how to register your pet after arrival.
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