In-Cabin Air Transport
Hire a Professional to Transport your Large Dog on a Semi-Private Flight
Larger or special needs dogs often can’t travel by commercial airline; our team of Travel Guardians will transport your large dog (or cat) for you.
Never hired a professional Travel Guardian before?
Here’s how it works.
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Book Your Pet Travel Consultation
Start with a 30-minute pet travel consultation. For just $47, an SPT specialist will learn about your pet, your travel needs, and your timeline, then confirm whether semi-private air transport is the right fit and walk you through next steps. Your $47 investment applies toward the service you select.
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Review Your Proposal
Once we've confirmed the right solution, we'll send you a detailed proposal with the best flight options, a full cost breakdown, and a contract to review. You'll be able to see which Travel Guardian will be accompanying your pet, then sign, accept, and pay your deposit all online.
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Up, Up, and Away!
Your pet is picked up by their dedicated Travel Guardian and accompanied for the entire journey to their final destination. You'll receive photo and video updates every step of the way.
With a Travel Guardian by their side, your larger canine companion can enjoy the comfort of in-cabin air travel instead of being confined to a cargo hold!
Why stress out your pet in a cold, dark cargo hold when they could travel in safety and comfort with a professional Travel Guardian by their side?
We're reinventing the standards of pet travel, especially for bigger dogs who've long been restricted by the conventional rules of commercial flights.
Utilizing the superb services provided by K9Jets & JSX, we offer a revolutionary pet transport solution: a crate-free, in-cabin flight experience for cats and well-behaved dogs of all sizes.
This isn't just a flight; it's a high-flying adventure, overflowing with safety, comfort, and companionship.
With their dedicated Travel Guardian by their side, your dog will relish the thrill of the journey as much as the destination.
“Absolutely THE best! Christian was prepared for anything and kept us updated with pictures every step along the way. I could not be happier! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!! No service is even a small bit comparable!!!”
—Pam Brannock, Calloway Afghans
Beyond Legendary Service
Your beloved family member will enjoy best-in-class service and you will have the comfort of knowing your pet is in excellent hands.
In-cabin air transport on a semi-private airline is great for all dogs and cats, especially larger dogs and pets with special needs.
On these flights your pet can travel in its own seat or in a large soft-sided carrier!
Ultimate comfort for your pet in the air and on the ground
These flights depart from and arrive in private terminals. That means a more comfortable stress-free travel experience for your pet.
Most cross-country trips on semi-private airlines will require connections and layovers. This means that your pet will get ample opportunities to stretch and relieve themselves during the journey.
Where does your pet need to go?
Our partner network of public charter operators makes it easy for us to transport your dog to just about anywhere.
Destinations Served
North America: Continental U.S. and Mexico
Europe: London, Paris, Dubai, Lisbon, Frankfurt, Dublin, Milan, and more!
With the expert care of a Signature Pet Transport Travel Guardian, your pet will arrive safely and in comfort.
Your pet is a member of your family, why trust them with just anyone when they travel?
Our licensed, professional pet travel guardians have helped hundreds of pets travel safely from Seattle to Sydney, and from Tokyo to Tampa.
OUR PROMISE
YOUR PET,
OUR PRIORITY
Our professional travel guardians are on duty for the entire transport which means your pet is accompanied by a caring human the entire trip.
HEALTH AND SAFETY FIRST
Our travel guardians are trained in pet CPR and have access to 24/7/365 veterinary chat and video consultation through FirstVet.
PEACE OF MIND AT EVERY STEP
You’ll receive photo and video updates during your pet’s transport, so you can see how loved and cared for they are.
SIGNATURE PROFESSIONALISM
Some companies use airline employees to transport pets and require under-the-table payments in cash. Our travel guardians are trained, insured, and only fly on full-fare tickets, eliminating the chance your pet is denied boarding.
How much does it cost to hire a professional travel guardian?
The price of hiring a professional travel guardian to transport your pet varies greatly due to a number of factors, including:
Total travel time including layovers and overnights
How soon you book your flight before flying (airfares fluctuate day-to-day just like on commercial airlines)
Additional services including travel document preparation, customs clearance, and door-to-door pickup/drop-off
Price estimates for typical one-way semi-private transports by air
Within the continental U.S., you can expect a total cost between $2,000-6,000.
For most transports to/from Europe, you can expect a total between $12,000-20,000.
These prices reflect the cost of paying for the safety and comfort that comes with a smaller, semi-private aircraft AND the services of a highly-trained, professional pet Travel Guardian who will be on-duty for the entirety of your pet’s journey.
Want to do it yourself?
Prefer to travel alongside your own pet? Our Pet Travel Planning Session is the right place to start.
Ready to Get Started?
In-Cabin Air Transport services on semi-private flights for dogs and cats of all sizes.
The first step is a 30-minute Pet Travel Consultation with one of our specialists. For just $47, we'll learn everything we need to know about your pet and your travel plans, confirm whether semi-private air is the right fit, and make sure you feel completely confident before moving forward. Your $47 is applied toward whichever service you choose.
No forms, no waiting on a generic quote. Just a real conversation with someone who knows pet travel inside and out.
“The regular updates, photos and care of Sparkle received on her travel from Tennessee to Burbank, CA was incredible. You were so well prepared for any events that might arise; not to mention making Sparkle feel safe and cared for. Thank you for making Sparkle’s journey a pleasurable one.”
— Melinda Rumpf, Shai-Tam Afghans
Frequently Asked Questions for Semi-Private flights:
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A semi-private flight allows cats and dogs to travel in-cabin with their travel guardian. These flights are operated by JSX and K9Jets. They operate out of private terminals. So there are no stressful crowds and noise, typical of a commercial airport terminal. Additionally, the smaller passenger capacity on these flights allows for more personalized attention and a quieter environment, which can be beneficial for pets with anxiety or fear of flying.
Interested in a fully private flight? Learn about our luxury transport options here.
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Great question, and a fair one. The short answer is that what we offer isn't really a "quote." It's a 30-minute, one-on-one conversation with a pet travel specialist who will take the time to understand your pet, your situation, and your goals, then walk you through the right solution for your specific needs.
A generic quote form can't do that. And honestly, pet travel is too important to get wrong based on incomplete information.
The $47 also ensures that the time our specialists spend with you is focused, productive, and fully dedicated to clients who are serious about moving forward. Because of that, we're able to give you the kind of attention your pet deserves.
The best part? Your $47 is applied directly toward whichever service you choose. So it's not a fee, it's your first step.
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Not to worry. Although they will not be able to travel on a JSX flight, we have options for your pet.
Well-behaved dogs of ALL SIZES are welcome to travel on K9Jets flights.
That's right, even your 140 lb Great Dane!
Does your pup need to travel to a destination not currently served by pet-friendly semi-private flights?
Explore luxury private charter services.
Or our popular Private Ground Transport services.
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Full terms are detailed in your transport proposal and contract. Here is an overview:
Organizing, requesting, & confirming a pet's move is much more complicated than human travel. As a result, all changes to the travel plan initiated by the client after a booking request has been submitted to the airline will incur a $500 rebooking fee plus any additional costs as a result of the change (e.g. different airfare prices because of a different flight or airline).
In the event that you need to cancel your transport after you've signed up with us, the following refund schedule will apply:
0-7 days after this proposal is signed, you'll get 90% of your deposit back, minus payment processing fees (~6%).
8-21 days after, you'll get 66% of your total payment refunded (deposit + any payments made additionally).
22-45 days after, you'll get 33% of your total payment refunded (deposit + any payments made additionally).
Over 45 days after or within 10 days of the planned travel date, you'll get 10% of your total payment refunded (deposit + any payments).
For Transports that include seat booking on a semi-private flight(s):