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Airline Pet Policy Summary

Here's a summary of the pet policy for British Airways:

• Emotional support dogs are not accepted in the cabin on British Airways flights but can travel as pets.
• Assistance dogs can travel free of charge in the cabin, but the number may be limited and the service cannot be booked online.
• Pets can be transported from the UK via the partner company PetAir UK, run by fully-qualified veterinary surgeons.
• To transport pets to the UK, the sister company IAG Cargo can be used. They have extensive experience in global pet transport.
• Dogs entering the UK must meet the requirements of the Pet Travel Scheme by the UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA). This allows dogs and cats to travel to the UK from some countries without quarantine.
• For travel to other countries, it's recommended to check with the relevant embassy or consulate for any regulations or restrictions.
• SUN-AIR, a franchise partner, allows recognized assistance dogs and other pets up to 6kg in the cabin.
• Pets on SUN-AIR flights must be transported in a waterproof bag or cage with maximum dimensions of 20 x 30 x 20cm.
• Owners are responsible for ensuring all documentation and animal passports are in order before departure. SUN-AIR allows one pet per aircraft and pets are not permitted on SUN-AIR flights to the UK.