In-Cabin Pet Policy

Virgin Atlantic does not offer in-cabin service to any animals other than service and assistance dogs.

Service and Emotional Support Animals

Service or emotional support dogs are permitted to fly in the cabin at no charge. Notification must be given at least 48 hours of departure.

Service and emotional support dogs are only allowed to the following locations: London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Belfast, Glasgow, Manchester, JFK (New York), Newark (New Jersey), Washington DC, Boston, Miami, Orlando, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Antigua, Barbados, Dubai, Hong Kong, Tobago and Atlanta.

Your assistance dog must have been trained and socialized to be around people within an aircraft cabin. Documentary evidence confirming that your dog has been trained will be required.

Snub-nosed breeds or breeds known as dangerous will not be accepted. (including but not limited to: Japanese Tosa, fila Brasiliero, dogo Argentino, perrode presa Canario, and American Pit Bull Terrier.)

Owners will need to notify Virgin Atlantic at least 3 days in advance of travel. Required documentation is health certificate/EU Pet Passport, id card or proof of training, breed and weight of your dog.

Checked Baggage Pet Policy

Virgin Atlantic does not offer checked baggage service to live animals.

Manifest Air Cargo Pet Policies

Virgin Atlantic is not offering air cargo service to live animals currently. Service may be resumed in 2021.

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To the best of our ability, we ensure that recommendations given on PetTravel.com reflect the current regulations. We cannot predict how a given airline may enforce these regulations. Noncompliance may result in the need to deny your pet boarding privileges. We suggest that you minimize the disruptions that may occur by following the rules of the airline your pet is flying.

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