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Minnie the cat awaits take-off.
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One in four passengers are flying with their pets on VistaJet's private planes. All photos: VistaJet
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Cabin hostesses have been specially trained to provide pet first-aid and read animal body language.
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VistaJet offers a Fear of Flying course for dogs to help desensitise them to flying.
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Dogs and cats are the most popular pets on VistaJet flights but the company also flies parrots, otters, iguanas, falcons and other animals.
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Flying with an animal can be complicated, due to varying regulations and restrictions around the world.
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Minnie, one VistaJet client's cat became a crew member for a day after flying undocumented to Turks and Caicos.
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VistaJet offers luxury bedding and in-flight meals for pets aboard its private jets.
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Pets of all shapes and sizes are welcome on VistaJet flights.
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Puppy Alby sleeps on a handmade Labbvenn sleep mat, offered as part of the VistaPet service.
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Whinnie the dog on a VistaJet aircraft.
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Minnie the cat awaits take-off.
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One in four passengers are flying with their pets on VistaJet's private planes. All photos: VistaJet
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Cabin hostesses have been specially trained to provide pet first-aid and read animal body language.
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VistaJet offers a Fear of Flying course for dogs to help desensitise them to flying.
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Dogs and cats are the most popular pets on VistaJet flights but the company also flies parrots, otters, iguanas, falcons and other animals.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/ILPOXWAHSBHK3LI57PO4NF6WB4.jpg?smart=true&auth=c1f104a2a2d7bd58e03d3d8b6dc1d03998fe1e1e8d0f16b32b386669702fbf13&width=400&height=225)
Flying with an animal can be complicated, due to varying regulations and restrictions around the world.
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Minnie, one VistaJet client's cat became a crew member for a day after flying undocumented to Turks and Caicos.
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VistaJet offers luxury bedding and in-flight meals for pets aboard its private jets.
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Pets of all shapes and sizes are welcome on VistaJet flights.
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Puppy Alby sleeps on a handmade Labbvenn sleep mat, offered as part of the VistaPet service.
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Whinnie the dog on a VistaJet aircraft.
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Minnie the cat awaits take-off.
Pampered pets on private jets: from hand-holding otters to a fuselage of falcons
VistaJet’s dedicated service lets furry family members travel in the comfort of the cabin, enjoy customised meals, and even get support to combat the fear of flying
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Hayley Skirka
21 November, 2021
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