Why shouldn't your pooch fly first class, too?
by editors@theworld.org (Jane Little) from The World: Latest Stories on (#71SE2)
More than 4,000 Americans applied for British citizenship in the first half of this year - a record, and a 39% rise over last year. And those who are leaving the US are taking their beloved pets with them. That's supercharged an industry that took off after COVID-19: pet-centric charter travel, where the dogs - and some cats - fly upfront. Jane Little traveled to the UK with her dog, Ronin, and found luxury - and some stress - in the whole process.
This story originally aired on Oct. 15, 2025