Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport
Let airlines allow pets in the airplane’s cabin to and from the UK
Closed
811 signatures
What the petition asks
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’.
Many people consider pets to be family members and thus travel separation can cause significant stress for both owners and their pets. This could be avoided by allowing people to keep pets with them in cabin during flight.
Also, having pets travel as manifested cargo increases travel fees significantly. Finally, there is the constant worry of our pets being safe and attended to during the flight. This too can be avoided if they are in cabin.
Also, having pets travel as manifested cargo increases travel fees significantly. Finally, there is the constant worry of our pets being safe and attended to during the flight. This too can be avoided if they are in cabin.
Timeline
| 9 Dec 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Jun 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
811
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
9 Dec 2021
Closed
9 Jun 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.