The end-of-year holiday season is one of the busiest travel periods in Australia, making extra planning essential when flying with your pet. Whether you’re travelling interstate or overseas, preparing ahead helps ensure your furry friend enjoys a safe, comfortable, and stress-free journey.
- Choose a pet-friendly destination that suits your pet’s temperament and research any local pet restrictions.
- Book pet-friendly accommodation early, as demand is high over the Christmas and New Year period.
- Allow extra travel time during peak holiday traffic and busy airports.
- Be prepared for fireworks and loud celebrations by creating a calm, quiet space for your pet.
- Keep festive hazards such as chocolate, alcohol, tinsel, ornaments, and fairy lights out of reach.
- Research emergency veterinary clinics at your destination and ensure your pet’s medical records, ID tags, and microchip details are up to date.
Our number one tip for flying with cats or dogs during Christmas in Australia is to travel with a company who knows what they’re doing! At Jetpets, we specialise in pet-friendly travel, and can get your tiniest friends to their dream destination with ease. So, whether you’re after interstate pet travel or overseas pet transport, get in touch with Jetpets to plan a fun journey for you and your pet
A few simple tips to help ease your pet after arrival:
- Offer fresh water and a light meal once they’ve had a chance to unwind.
- Head out for a gentle walk to stretch their legs and let them explore.
- Set up a cosy, quiet place where they can rest and relax.
- Keep feeding and walking routines as close to normal as possible.
- Spend some extra time with them, offering plenty of reassurance and cuddles.
Every pet settles in at their own pace. A familiar routine and a few comforts from home can help make the transition easier after interstate pet transport or a domestic getaway.
When your pets are travelling with Jetpets through selected locations such as Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney they may travel via our transit lounges where they will be looked after prior or post their flight – depending on the selected travel itinerary, by our in-house Veterinarians and Pet Handlers.
Our trained teams will ensure that pets can stretch their legs, remain hydrated and cared for during their stay with us and our short-term transit facility keeps them safe and snug in our climate-controlled kennels and cattery for short stays during their travel.
When travelling via our Jetpets Transit Lounges, our pet handlers provide Pet Travel Updates. These updates allow our team to keep you informed about how your furry family member is travelling, giving you extra peace of mind while they’re in our care – This way, you are able to see photos of your fur-baby while apart from them, keeping your mind at ease and reassuring you that they are doing well during their travels!
There will be some occasions where travel may not be approved by Jetpets for welfare reasons. We always prioritise animal welfare prior to any travel being approved. This is done on a case by case basis in conjunction with our veterinarian team.
Speak With Your Jetpets Pet Travel Specialist
If you’re planning an overseas or interstate pet transport for a brachycephalic breed, the Jetpets team is here to help. Our experienced pet travel consultants can guide you through airline requirements, welfare assessments and travel options to ensure your pet’s journey is safe, comfortable and carefully managed from start to finish.
Jetpets applies a strict internal risk assessment process and carefully selects flight schedules to and from our approved locations to ensure pets travel during the safest times of the day. Early morning departures are typically preferred to minimise exposure to heat.
What happens if the weather is too hot for my pet to travel?
If weather conditions are considered unsafe, Jetpets will reschedule your pet’s travel and keep you informed. Boarding arrangements can also be organised if required.
Will my pet be monitored during the journey?
Yes. Pets are handled by trained airline animal handlers and Jetpets specialists throughout their journey. If required, pets travelling longer distances may stay at a Jetpets transit lounge, where they receive care, rest and monitoring.
It is a Jetpets policy that stipulates our clients will require to upsize their crate for brachycephalic pets to travel in to assist improve airflow and provide additional comfort during the journey.
There are certain remote and island locations that may require permits and certificates prior to travel. Our team will guide you on those locations upon booking your pets travel with Jetpets.
As state laws and regulations are subject to change, we strongly recommend that clients review the current State and Territory rules on the following website: https://interstatequarantine.org.au
Both Jetpets and airlines are unable to provide insurance for your pet’s travel. You may wish to contact your pet insurance company to consider the options that may be available to you.
