Thanks so much for your response. The flight is 8 hours to Dubai and 8 hours to London so all in all in a year he would travel on 3 different 8 hour flights to ensure he is with us all the time. Unfortunately the laws to bring him into Dubai and UK only allows dogs to come via cargo they are not allowed in the cabin, which is also a worry. I have contacted various pet relocation companies and they advised the animals are well looked after in the cargo the temp and lighting is the same as in the cabin to ensure no stress to the animals. I obviously wouldn't want to be away from Luigi and my hubby for that long but I would be willing to make that sacrifice to ensure Luigi is comfortable and safe at all times...I really am very torn!!
For the last 5 years we have never been one night away from Luigi.