Emirates SkyCargo helps keep families connected by moving pets all over the world, every day. Behind every journey – and every wagging tail – is a finely tuned operation that prioritises the highest levels of comfort and care for furry travellers in the clouds, and on the ground.
In 2025, Emirates SkyCargo transported over 14,600 cats, dogs and other domestic pets – an average of 40 pets every day! These globetrotting critters travelled all over the airline’s network, with the top cities including London, Melbourne, Glasgow, Cape Town, Paris, Mumbai, Toronto and, of course, Dubai. Over 1,000 pets made the ultra-long haul relocation flight from the UK to Australia or New Zealand, and another 100 travelled even further, leaving the snowy tundra of Canada for the outback of Australia.
No matter the pet, nor the distance, Emirates SkyCargo provides a stress free journey for the traveller, and their human family, with its bespoke Pet solution. Fully compliant with IATA’s Live Animal Regulations (LAR), the service is safe, comfortable and reliable, with the Emirates flair for hospitality. All animals departing, arriving or transiting through Dubai, are hosted at a dedicated Pet Lounge, that offers a calm and relaxing space to unwind, with 24/7 animal care specialists on-site to offer exercise, cleaning, feeding, and cuddles on demand. Specially designed vehicles chauf-fur pets between the lounge and aircraft, and ensure they are last on and first off, just like all VIP flyers. It goes without saying that all facilities, aircraft and ground vehicles are temperature-controlled to enable comfortable travel, even in Dubai’s summer months.
Not only has Emirates SkyCargo won the pets ‘pawprint of approval’, but the industry’s too. The airline was recently recognised by the International Pet and Animal Transportation Association (IPATA) as the airline of choice for animal transports, winning top spot in four out of six regions. Emirates SkyCargo, who has been a key member of IPATA since 2015, has been recognised by the industry’s leading association every year it has participated.
Dennis Lister, Senior Vice President of Product and Innovation, Emirates SkyCargo said, “As a team of pet parents ourselves we have designed a solution that prioritises each animal’s comfort, safety and care at every step of their journey. Across our vast global network, we deliver a consistent service underpinned by expert teams of specialists and world-class infrastructure to offer peace of mind to our customers – both the animals and their human companions. We will continue to invest in our solution and operations to deliver an outstanding experience.”
