One-on-one, start to finish
Your pet stays with their companion from pickup to hand-off. They’re never left in a terminal or a hold.
Pet Flight Companion (Flight Nanny) Near Charlotte, NC
Your pet flies in the cabin, with someone who cares.
A flight companion, sometimes called a flight nanny, flies with your small dog or cat in the passenger cabin, from your door to the person waiting at the other end. No cargo hold, and no flying alone.
Custom quotequoted for each trip
What’s included
Every flight includes
In the cabin, under the seat
Your pet rides in an airline-approved carrier at the companion’s feet, not as cargo.
Water, comfort and potty breaks
Feeding, water and a pet relief break at layovers, plus a favorite blanket or toy for the ride.
Updates along the way
Photos, videos and check-in texts, so you can watch your pet get there.
Door-to-airport rides
Pickup at your home and a hand-off at the destination are planned into your quote.
Help with the paperwork
We walk you through the airline’s pet rules and the health documents you’ll need.
Hour by hour
How a flight goes
- Weeks before
Quote and plan
You send the details, we send a written quote and a checklist of the paperwork and carrier you’ll need.
- Day before
Final check
Confirm the flight, the carrier, the health certificate and who is meeting your pet.
- Departure
Pickup and check-in
We collect your pet, handle airline check-in, and go through security together.
- In flight
Cabin and layovers
Your pet stays under the seat, with a relief break and water at any layover.
- Arrival
Hand-off
Your pet goes to the person you named at the other end, and you get a photo and a text.
Times are a guide. We follow your pet’s routine, not ours.
What you’ll need to have ready
We’ll send a checklist with your quote. The common items:
- A pet that fits the cabin rulesMost airlines require the pet and carrier to weigh 20 lb or less and fit under the seat. Check your airline.
- An airline-approved carrierWith enough room and ventilation for your pet to turn around and lie down.
- A health certificateFor interstate travel, a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection from a licensed vet, usually within 10 days of travel.
- Current vaccinationsRecords showing rabies and other required vaccines. A microchip is recommended.
- Medications and a familiar blanketPlus any food and a small bag of treats.
- A named person at the destinationWith a phone number, ready to meet your pet at the gate or curb.
How the price works
Every trip is different, so each one is quoted.
- A written quote up frontCovering pickup, the flight, layovers and drop-off, so there are no surprises.
- The airline’s pet fee is separateYou pay the airline directly. Your companion’s own ticket is also separate and shown in the quote.
- What changes the priceDistance, layovers, the number of pets, and any medical needs on the way.
Pricing
How pricing works
- Companion feePickup, flight, layovers and hand-off. Priced for each trip.
- Quoted
- Airline pet feePaid by you to the airline
- At cost
- Companion’s ticketShown as its own line in your quote
- At cost
Questions
About flight companion
Which pets can fly with a companion?
Small dogs and cats that fit in an airline-approved carrier under the seat. Larger pets can’t fly in the cabin, so ground transport is usually the better choice.
Why is there no set price?
Distance, dates, layovers and airline fees change every trip. We give you a written quote with each part listed, so you can compare it with any other.
What if my flight is delayed or canceled?
We’ll agree in writing, before you book, what happens and what it costs if plans change. Your pet is never left alone while we sort it out.
Do you need the health certificate?
For interstate travel, airlines and states generally require a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection from a licensed vet. We’ll tell you what applies to your route.
Can you fly my pet internationally?
Not at this time. International travel has more rules and paperwork than we can promise to handle well.
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