Flying with rabbits in the cabin - updated with current info

Shimmer said:

I can't believe how difficult this is - and why rabbits are so excluded. They don't smell or make any noise. You wouldn't know what was in the carrier. Cats are allowed but are likely to be noisy and their poo is smelly (and they always pick their moment).

Have you tried any vets - I was thinking Crab Lane in particular. They may know more about bunny travel or have some pointers.
Otherwise, I suppose there are professional animal carriers. There may be some willing to talk to you or have some recommendations on their web sites.

The only person I know that transported pet rabbits was an army family and it was between Germany and the UK (both ways). I suspect they drove / used the ferry rather than plane, as all the hutches were flat-packed to go as well.

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Rabbitches said:

Can you not get the bunnies registered as 'Emotional Support Bunnies' or similar?! You read about people doing that with pets all the time these days, and they travel in the cabin with you.
Or, look at those websites offering you to fly in private chartered jet? You fly with others, basically hitching a ride, and it can cost the same as a regular airline.

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sillyrabbit said:

Thanks for the advice, but we really have already looked into all possible options

I escalated my request to senior management level at every airline where those people were willing to speak to me, and I asked all airlines if I could make a request for special circumstances or pay more money etc, they all said there was no option to request anything like that

I was advised by most of the private jet operators I contacted that its only cost efficient if you are going to a popular holiday destination at a certain time of year and are making a return journey. The cheapest quote I received to get me and my rabbit to where I need to go was £14,000

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