What is A Pet Policy?
Pet policies are sets of regulations that dictate the rules that guide pets and their owners while on the go. These policies are in place to protect both the pet owner and the pet itself and other passengers or neighbors who might be affected by it by defining what is required of pet owners. This policy, for example, defines if a pet is allowed at all and, if it is, it accounts for the weight and the extra charges (if they apply). A pet owner must be well aware of these policies before he decides to live in a place or embark on a journey to avoid putting the lives of the pet and other passengers at risk. The areas covered in pet policies are the number of pets allowed, pet weight requirements, breed restrictions, no-pet policies, types of pets allowed, and pet fees.
The Ryanair airline
Ryanair is a cost-effective airline established in 1884 and has its headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. Ryanair stands as Ireland’s largest airline and the largest cheap airline in Europe based on its largest international passenger base.
The Ryanair Air Pet Policy
If you are wondering if you can be allowed in with your pet for boarding on Ryanair, then carefully read the pet policy below.
- Checked Baggage Pet Policy
This involves flying pets as baggage in the cargo hold when on the same plane as your pet. Currently, Ryanair does not offer a checked baggage service. All kinds of live animals are not allowed for boarding.
- Air Cargo Pet Policy
Ryanair does not allow any live animal to be transported in the cargo hold.
- Pet policy in the cabin
The airline does not allow any live animal into its craft cabin, except for service dogs. A service dog has been specially trained and authorized by a pet company that is a nationally recognized member of the International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF), Assistant Dog International (ADI), and Assistant Dog UK to help an individual with a disability carry out certain tasks.
This disability could relate to the senses, the mind, or locomotion. Even with the exception, Ryanair still has restrictions on the routes a service dog can ply. For example, service dogs can not fly to or from Israel, Sweden, Morocco, and Norway.
Practical Guidelines for Implementing the in-Cabin Policy
• The cabin teams must be notified before the travel date or on the day of booking to make adequate dog arrangements. A failure to do this might result in your dogs being rejected a boarding pass and, in the long run, lead to missing your scheduled flight.
• Only a maximum of four service dogs are allowed for each flight.
• Sick pets are not allowed on board. Therefore, an updated health certificate and proof of rabies vaccination must be issued by a licensed vet doctor and a travel permit from the headquarters of an animal industry, which will be submitted before boarding. Ryanair can decline your pet’s boarding if your documents are not up-to-date or orderly.
• Passengers traveling with service dogs must plan for pet restraints to help keep the dog calm. This restraint will be tied to the passenger’s seat belt or belt, and the dog will be kept on the floor in front of the passenger.
General Precautions To Take To Avoid Getting In Trouble With Your Service Dog at Ryanair Airlines.
• Before booking a flight, make sure your pet has current licenses, tags, and medications. Give your pet your attention. Do not consider taking it on board if you don’t do this because it can become fussy and aggressive.
• Keep your dog at arm’s length while waiting to be boarded or after arriving at your destination. You may try using a leash.
• Always have a trash bin to clean up after your dog with you.
Where you are not sure about a policy or need some clarification on the Ryanair Air Pet policies, it is advisable to make inquiries from the Ryanair website or contact the customer service or the cabin crew at ryainair.com before purchasing a ticket so as not to get into trouble with your pet, because a lack of compliance with any rule can lead to a denial of your boarding or your pet’s boarding pass. Try to minimize the stress by following all the necessary guidelines.
1. Am I allowed to bring my service dog on Ryanair flights?
Yes, Ryanair permits service dogs; however, with some restrictions, you can not bring along more than four service dogs, and you can not travel to or from Israel, Sweden, Morocco, and Norway.
- How much will it cost me to bring my service dog on a Ryanair flight?
There are no pet fees charged by Ryanair. The boarding of a service dog is also absolutely free. However, you must first inform Ryanair ahead of time.
3. What are the necessary papers to bring with me when traveling with Ryanair airlines with my service dog?
Before you book your flight, do ensure you have a valid vet. A health certificate and a valid dog passport with all the paperwork for its medication, including a vaccination report. This document must be an updated one.
- Can I bring my small dog on a Ryanair flight?
No, Ryanair does not allow for any living animal at all, irrespective of its size, unless you provide all the necessary documents to prove that it is a service dog and all the paperwork to declare the health status of the dog.
