Pet-friendly air travel: Top 10 airlines for you and your pet

These are the top 10 most pet-friendly airlines according to airportparkingreservations.com. Photo: rafibh / pixabay

A recent research report has revealed the Top 10 best airlines for pet-friendly travel, in terms of cost and range of pets allowed on board.

These are the top 10 most pet-friendly airlines according to airportparkingreservations.com. Photo: rafibh / pixabay

Pet-friendly flights for you and your furry friends

Researchers at airportparkingreservations.com recently revealed the 10 best airlines for pet-friendly travel, which take into account the cost and diversity of pets allowed to travel in the plane cabin with the owner.

According to Travel News, the report, which was released on 18 October 2022, found that the top three spots were taken by Turkish Airlines in first position, All Nippon Airways in second and US carrier, Spirit in third place.

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Turkish Airlines ranked the most pet-friendly as it flies cats, dogs, ferrets and small singing birds at the lowest cost of all major airlines, ranging from around R145-R436.

Turkish Airlines is the number one most pet-friendly airline, according to the study. Photo: @lizz_robinson / twitter

All Nippon Airways came in second for being most pet-friendly as it only allows one pet to travel in the cabin per passenger. The airline does, however, carry mammals and birds in cargo, accepting as many as nine different species. Prices do vary according to size and weight.

Spirit came in third place with a flat rate of R2 270 to travel with a pet, allowing dogs, cats, birds and rabbits, limited to two per passenger.

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Take a look at the Top 10 below:

Turkish Airlines
All Nippon Airways
Spirit Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
Japan Airlines
China Eastern Airlines and Emirates
Air China
Alaska Airlines
Southwest Airlines
JetBlue Airways

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Sundeeka Mungroo

Sundeeka Mungroo is a content writer, foodie and all-round adventure-seeker. She's a graduate of the University of South Africa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature, and has worked as a copywriter and editor in the digital marketing industry. Sundeeka currently writes for I Love South Africa and The South African. She lives in the beautiful Mother City and loves exploring all that South Africa has to offer.