Flying between the UK and the US

[BiscuitPeanutTimothylovers]

We're planning on moving to New York in the summer and we'd really like to bring the piggies with us. The problem is that from what we've heard guinea pigs don't usually like to travel by plane and it would be an 8 hour flight plus check in etc. Would there be any way to bring them over and are some airlines better than others.

 

[Siikibam]

I would speak to the airline but I think you may have to use a pet transport company rather than taking them with you on the flight.

I vaguely remember someone flying and having to move their piggies. If you do a search you may be able to find the thread.

 

[piggieminder]

Transatlantic Flights With Guinea Pigs

You need to speak to the airlines but you should find some useful info in the above guide.

 

[Wiebke]

We're planning on moving to New York in the summer and we'd really like to bring the piggies with us. The problem is that from what we've heard guinea pigs don't usually like to travel by plane and it would be an 8 hour flight plus check in etc. Would there be any way to bring them over and are some airlines better than others.

Hi

Please also check any possible quarantine and travel documentation etc. requirements on the UK and US government websites.

 

[BiscuitPeanutTimothylovers]

OK thank you everyone

 

[Merab]

Hope the move goes well

 

[Wheekallweek]

We had a piggy at the rescue who had come over a few years back, with his companion from the USA. He did really well, however he was getting older and had lost his companion when they had to return home, so they surrendered him to us.

 

[Bill & Ted]

Hope it all gone well for your little flyers

 

[BiscuitPeanutTimothylovers]

Thanks

 

[SqueakersNYC]

We're planning on moving to New York in the summer and we'd really like to bring the piggies with us. The problem is that from what we've heard guinea pigs don't usually like to travel by plane and it would be an 8 hour flight plus check in etc. Would there be any way to bring them over and are some airlines better than others.

Hi - we are doing the opposite - from NYC to the UK! Would be grateful if you could share any info you find it. The guides on this site are really old so not overly helpful in terms of current rules and providers. Good luck!

 

[Piggies&buns]

Hi - we are doing the opposite - from NYC to the UK! Would be grateful if you could share any info you find it. The guides on this site are really old so not overly helpful in terms of current rules and providers. Good luck!

The best thing is to check the government website for up to date information including quarantine.
Rules are changing all the time so it’s hard for us to keep guides updated

 

[BiscuitPeanutTimothylovers]

We've decided to return them to the rescue we originally bought them from because it's quite expensive to fly them over especially for 3 piggies and we don't think it's worth the stress they'll have during the trip.

 

[Wiebke]

We've decided to return them to the rescue we originally bought them from because it's quite expensive to fly them over especially for 3 piggies and we don't think it's worth the stress they'll have during the trip.

I am very sorry that you have had to make that decision. It is sadly a very common outcome.

 

[Merab]

A hard decision for you to have made.
It will feel like a bereavement so be gentle with yourself