Ryanair Dogs On Board Policy

jimm127 · Post by **jimm127** » Sun 04 Oct 2015 12:20 pm

Ryanair Dogs On Board Policy Might Allow Owners To Travel With Their Pets

Love-to-hate budget airline Ryanair has announced it is considering plans to allow pet dogs to travel with their owners on board its planes.

Rather than being secluded in the hold of an aircraft, pets would be allowed to sit either on seats or in secure travel boxes placed in overhead luggage compartments.

But the carrier is appealing to customers to decide whether to go ahead with the plans. Have your say on the policy in our poll, below.

The idea is part of an initiative the airline has named "Always Getting Better".

Acting on customer feedback, the carrier has implemented changes including a new website, better insurance policies, and will soon introduce a new crew uniform and improved menu options.

Ryanair is exploring its pet handling policies, and says that it is seriously exploring the possibility that pets may travel in the passenger cabin.

The airline said “This is one of a number of proposals we are looking at under our Always Getting Better programme.

"We are open to lots of suggestions and it's one we are weighing up. We'd be interested to hear what your readers think.”

The RSPCA said it couldn't comment specifically on the airline's plans, but that pets are sensitive to the experience of flying and that owners should take real care to ensure they are protected.

A spokesperson said "Long journeys including the flight, transportation to and from the aircraft and waiting times in the aircraft can be very stressful and distressing for pets. It is obviously a very foreign environment and may be frightening for many pets.

"Many animals can find the change in routine and environment and the experience of travelling very stressful. We would recommend that owners carefully consider if taking their pet on holiday with them is the best thing for their pet. It may be better to leave them in the care of a responsible person whilst you are away.

"If it is essential, we would advise owners to always plan journeys carefully, taking into account the needs of their individual pet need. And to always seek veterinary advice if unsure whether their pet is fit and healthy to travel."

What do you think about Ryanair's potential pet policy?

Owl Lady · Post by **Owl Lady** » Sun 04 Oct 2015 6:36 pm

Philoz · Post by **Philoz** » Sun 04 Oct 2015 9:44 pm

Another copy and paste extravaganza,
Why not just put a link up?

jimm127 · Post by **jimm127** » Mon 05 Oct 2015 4:08 am

Sorry Philoz, often the articles are sent in to us as documents and we have no alternative but to copy and paste. Surely, we are at least passing the information on!!

Keithcaley · Post by **Keithcaley** » Mon 05 Oct 2015 6:15 am

Philoz wrote:...Why not just put a link up?

Oh, O.K. Phil, here's a link...

and

here's another one

I can't see what difference it makes tho'...

ifonly · Post by **ifonly** » Wed 07 Oct 2015 6:22 am

There are quite a few airlines who already allow "accompanied pets" to travel in the cabin as long as they meet the size/weight criteria.
Turkish Airlines, for example, are regularly bringing pets into TRNC from all UK airports. Some travel in the hold and others in the cabin (usually cats but also small dogs).
What is not said in the article is that they can only travel back to UK airports using approved carriers and routes and must travel as manifest cargo.