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Pets in private jets: Private air travel for furkids takes off despite costing upwards of $30,000

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Members of the SGWesties Club of Singapore got a taste of what private jet travel with their pets would feel like at a private jet hangar.

Pet tourism – where pet owners look for pet-friendly travel options, destinations and accommodation – has created a lucrative market in recent years. 

PHOTOS: K PIXEL PHOTOGRAPHY, SINGAPORE AIR CHARTER

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SINGAPORE – In the world of pet ownership, there is a universal truth: Four-legged friends are more than just companions, they are also beloved members of the family. 

But ask any pet parent – or pawrent – about the logistical nightmare of travelling with their furkid and be prepared for tales of frustration, paperwork woes and enough stress to make even the most seasoned traveller break a sweat.

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