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How Virgin Atlantic handles your pet
Key points
- Virgin Atlantic's flying-with-pets service is currently unavailable (notice dated 24 June 2025 on the airline's help centre)
- Pets cannot be booked onto flights in any mode (cabin, checked-baggage/AVIH, or cargo) until Virgin Atlantic reinstates the service
- Trained assistance dogs for disabled passengers remain welcome in the cabin by prior agreement under Virgin Atlantic Conditions of Carriage Article 16
Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Tap the to read the exact wording; the opens the source page.
In the hold / cargo✗ Not accepted
Hold & cargo policy
Cargo: Pets accepted✗ Not acceptedverified 2026-10-02 Other rules
Assistance animals accepted✓ Javerified 2026-10-02 Service & assistance animals
Recognized✓ Javerified 2026-10-02 Cabin allowed✓ Javerified 2026-10-02 Documentation required✓ Javerified 2026-10-02 In the hold / cargo✗ Not accepted
Hold & cargo policy
Hold: Sedation allowed✗ Neinverified 2026-10-02 Cargo: Pets accepted✗ Not acceptedverified 2026-10-02
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I ship my dog as cargo on Virgin Atlantic?