The short answer
Yes. On a private charter your dog travels in the cabin with you, not in a hold. Tell the charter team your dog's breed, weight and age when you enquire, and they choose an aircraft that suits and plan the paperwork for your route.
Most owners ask this because airlines make it so hard. On a scheduled flight a small dog may be allowed in a bag under the seat, and anything larger goes into the hold as cargo. A private charter is different: you are the only passengers, the cabin is yours, and your dog is simply one of the people travelling.
Which dogs can fly?
Almost any dog can, from a toy breed to a giant breed. What changes with size is the aircraft: a Great Dane needs more floor space than a Chihuahua, so we choose an aircraft to suit. Flat-faced breeds need extra care, and very young puppies are limited by vaccination rules rather than the aircraft. See flying with your dog.
What to tell the charter team
- Breed (or mix), age and weight
- How many dogs, and whether they travel well together
- Where you are flying from and to, and the date
- Whether your dog is nervous, has any health issue or takes medication
What the dog needs
Every country sets its own entry rules, but most routes need a microchip, a rabies vaccination and an official health document. Some add a waiting period or a treatment. Start with our pet travel rules by country, which name the official source for each.
What it is like on board
You arrive at a private-aviation terminal, the documents are checked, and you board with your dog. The crew will ask you to keep your dog secured for take-off, landing and turbulence, in a carrier or on a harness or lead. The rest of the flight your dog can settle beside you.
Quick questions
Does my dog need a crate?
Not always. A carrier or a properly fitted harness is used for take-off, landing and turbulence, as the crew advise. A familiar crate is fine if your dog is used to it.
Can my dog sit on the seat?
The crew will tell you how to secure your dog. Many dogs travel on a seat with a harness, or on the cabin floor on a blanket, depending on the aircraft and the dog.