PET TRAVEL
Taking your fur child with you on a business trip or holiday has many wellbeing benefits for both parties and with Vistajet’s VistaPet Global Pet Travel Program, you can fly together with ease.
Pets are a part of the family. They’re always pleased to see us when we walk through the door and it can be tough to leave them when it comes to flying. However, you wouldn’t think twice about driving them, so why should it be any different by plane? VistaJet was founded back in 2004 by Thomas Flohr, quickly becoming a world renowned global aviation company. It now runs a fleet of over 70 silver and red business jets, and has flown corporations, governments and private clients to 187 countries, covering 96% of the world. And now, it can fly Moochie and Bumbles.
Let’s face it, having your pet join you on a business trip, or holiday, is good for the soul. Knowing your loyal friend is with you and not home alone is a wonderfully positive experience and Vistajet knows this as its Global Pet Travel Program has seen a 104% increase in animals taking to the skies.
Vista Pet
One in four VistaJet Members flies regularly with their loyal companions (dogs being particularly popular in-flight companions), and an estimated 30 million people travel with their pets each year. However, 75% of owners distrust commercial airlines to safely care for their pets, making the journey stressful for both animal and human. You may well be flying first class, but is your pet? To ensure four-legged guests get the VVIP treatment, VistaJet has launched VistaPet, a comprehensive program designed to make pet travel as easy as a walk in the park.
VistaPet has been designed in collaboration with experienced veterinary practitioners, groomers, dieticians and coaches to respond to the needs and challenges faced when traveling with animals. From care kits, sleep mats and balanced menus, to travel advice, global flying regulations and fear of flying courses, all VistaJet passengers can expect the same exceptional service and support.
The procedure
To make sure the flight is uneventful for your pooch or kitty, VistaPet will handle the paperwork. There are no standard rules for the transport of pets around the globe, so the customer service team will advise the Client on the regulations that apply to their flights and destinations, including details for vaccinations, microchips, certificates and permits.
Michelin-starred treats
Not only will your pets travel stress free, but they will also be completely pampered. On board every flight, Clients will receive a VistaPet Pochette – a travel bag containing a collection of care items for before, during and after the trip. Kibble Pet’s Travel Care Kit includes water-free shampoos and soothing wipes for salon quality fur care with the nutrient side of things covered by Rockster’s Bio-organic pet food. Clinical Veterinarian, Dr Bruce Fogle, VistaJet developed VistaPet’s balanced menu, focusing on health and hydration. VistaJet Cabin Hostesses can also offer natural flower essences to mix with pets’ drinking water to aid relaxation during the flight and for some proper pampering, a selection of Random Rewards treats are available, which have been created by Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux.
Free as a bird
The big question for pet owners is can they travel with you in the cabin? The good news is, flying regulations require that animals are kept on leash or in a travel cage for take-off and landing, but with VistaPet, they can relax by their owner’s side on a handmade Labbvenn sleep mat. A full cabin reclean is included as standard after every pet flight.
Pet yoga
We at Altitudes Global didn’t even know pet yoga was a thing, but VistaPet can arrange a post-flight session for your pooch. Rafting and surfing are also possibilities and the team has pet-friendly partners around the world: whether Members require a pet hotel in London or the best pet salon in New York, VistaJet is there to advise.
