Pet Policy Overview
Virgin Atlantic does not currently offer any pet transport services — not in the cabin, not as checked baggage, and not as cargo. This is a critical detail for anyone planning UK-bound travel, as Virgin Atlantic is one of the largest carriers on transatlantic routes. The only live animals accepted on board are trained service dogs assisting passengers with disabilities, which fly in the cabin at no charge with at least 48 hours advance notice.
Key Details
Pet Fee
N/A — no pet transport currently offered
Pro Tip
If you are relocating a cat to or from the UK and were considering Virgin Atlantic, you will need to use a different carrier or a third-party pet shipping service. British Airways (via IAG Cargo), KLM, Air France, and Lufthansa all offer cargo pet transport to the UK. For US-UK routes, the most common approach is shipping your cat as manifest cargo through a specialist pet relocation company that partners with an airline offering cargo services.
Restrictions
No pets of any kind in cabin, checked baggage, or cargo. Service dogs only, with certification from Assistance Dogs International or equivalent. DOT forms required for US routes.