Petitions/Change the law to allow dogs and cats to travel in airplane cabins into the UK
StatusClosed
Opened5 Jun 2025
Closes5 Dec 2025
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Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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We ask the Government to change the law to allow dogs and cats to enter the UK in the aircraft cabin under strict health, safety, and airline regulations. We believe pet owners should have the freedom to choose cabin or cargo travel based on their pet’s size, needs, and airline policies.

Many pets suffer stress, anxiety, or health issues when flying as cargo. For some, separation from owners worsens their condition. Cargo options can be costly, forcing owners to leave pets in kennels or care facilities. Other countries allow cabin travel under strict rules, offering safer, less stressful options. We urge the Government to change the law so that the UK adopts similar regulations, which we believe will support animal welfare and responsible ownership.

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Joe Powell
1Joe Powell MP
Kensington and Bayswater
30
Ben Coleman
2Ben Coleman MP
Chelsea and Fulham
28
Dr Rupa Huq
3Dr Rupa Huq MP
Ealing Central and Acton
17
Dame Meg Hillier
4Dame Meg Hillier MP
Hackney South and Shoreditch
17
Sarah Olney
5Sarah Olney MP
Richmond Park
16
Uma Kumaran
6Uma Kumaran MP
Stratford and Bow
16
Tulip Siddiq
7Tulip Siddiq MP
Hampstead and Highgate
12
Emily Thornberry
8Emily Thornberry MP
Islington South and Finsbury
12
Apsana Begum
9Apsana Begum MP
Poplar and Limehouse
11
Marsha De Cordova
10Marsha De Cordova MP
Battersea
10