Petition
Allow Dogs of All Sizes to Travel in Cabin on Flights To and From the UK
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
Change regulations to allow dogs of all sizes to travel in the cabin on flights to and from the UK, where airline safety policies permit. Work with DEFRA, the CAA, and airlines to create safe, humane rules that support pet welfare and passenger comfort.
UK rules force dogs to fly in cargo, which can be unsafe and distressing. Many countries allow cabin travel with proper controls. These restrictions cause stress, prevent travel, and may lead to abandonment. Updating rules would protect animals and bring the UK in line with global standards.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
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Change rules to allow pets in airplane cabins going to and from the UK
Change rules to allow pets in airplane cabins going to and from the UK
Change rules to allow pets in airplane cabins going to and from the UK
Change rules to allow pets in airplane cabins going to and from the UK
Timeline
| 13 May 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Jun 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
11 Jun 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Aug 2026.