{"id":3149,"date":"2022-12-01T23:50:32","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T18:20:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.surffares.com\/travelguru\/?p=3149"},"modified":"2022-12-01T23:53:50","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T18:23:50","slug":"air-india-pet-policy-does-air-india-allow-pets-on-international-flights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surffares.com\/travelguru\/air-india-pet-policy-does-air-india-allow-pets-on-international-flights\/","title":{"rendered":"Air India Pet Policy: Does Air India Allow Pets On International Flights?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreign trips are a gateway to exploring new places. When it comes to visiting new places, each traveler has certain likes and dislikes which define his travel itinerary. Planning a holiday or a short visit to a foreign country requires certain prerequisites that need to be completed. Another dimension to travel is added if a pet accompanies the person. Travel expenses for a dog or a cat on an international flight or a domestic flight have to be taken into consideration. Air India Pet Policy has certain dos and don\u2019ts that one needs to follow while carrying a pet out of India.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Travel Plans with a pet?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes professional requirements entail that a person travels to different cities in one\u2019s own country or different countries depending upon the work profile. If one plans to go on foreign vacations with family members or friends then the travel itinerary has to be planned differently. The travel plans take a different note when one intends to travel with one\u2019s pet to a new country.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The safety of the pet during the flight, the paperwork that is required, cost of air travel with the pet are certain queries that bother the owner of the pet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it is time-consuming to go through the instructions issued by different airlines pertaining to Pet Travel Policy, it is prudent to follow the flight\u2019s pet policy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether one travels by Air India, Lufthansa or Etihad airways, or other domestic flights, one should adhere to the pet travel policy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the pet policy of airlines is of paramount importance. If you have plans to travel by Air India and a pet is accompanying you then the following article is a must-read. Transportation of dogs or cats is a tedious process that requires certain documentation and paperwork which needs to be completed beforehand. Air India\u2019s Pet Policy has to be read thoroughly and thereafter one needs to comply with the stipulated regulations.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can I travel with my pet in India?\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can I take my pet to Air India? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will my pet be comfortable and safe on the flight? <\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are some questions that bother you. Therefore, Air India\u2019s International pet policy has certain rules and policies that one needs to adhere to strictly. There are two policies that one needs to choose and then follow, namely Air India\u2019s<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airindia.in\/new-pets.htm\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Policy for the Carriage of Pets on Domestic Flights<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and Air India\u2019s<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airindia.in\/new-pets.htm\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Policy for the Carriage of Pets on International Flights.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make your travel plans hassle-free, go through Air India\u2019s International pet policy which is discussed here.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pets including dogs, cats, birds (Household birds category), etc. having a valid health and vaccination certificate and are in a proper crate are allowed on Air India\u2019s International flights.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the policy of carriage of pets on an international flight it is mentioned that entry permits and other documents required by countries of entry and\/or transit will provisionally be accepted for carriage and these are subject to the carrier\u2019s norms and regulations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is clearly stated that passengers who intend to import or export pets into or from India or another country as baggage need to adhere to regulations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Before the onset of their travel plan, it is mandatory that these passengers obtain a No Objection Certificate \/ Pre-import Clearance from Animal Quarantine &amp; Certification Service (AQCS) in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To enhance your understanding of Air India&#8217;s travel policy about pets, it is suggested that you click on the following link<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/aqcsindia.gov.in\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">http:\/\/aqcsindia.gov.in\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another important point is passengers who have obtained the clearance and permission certificates from Animal Quarantine &amp; Certification Service &#8211; India (AQCS) for transportation of pets into\/out of the country is possible only via six(6) Airports in India. These airports are Mumbai (BOM)\/ DELHI (DEL) \/ KOLKATA (CCU)\/ HYDERABAD (HYD)\/ CHENNAI (MAA) \/ BANGALORE (BLR) \/. The entry or exit of pets has to be carried only from the above-mentioned list in India as stated in the Air India Pet Policy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under Air India Pet Policy for International travel, pet owners have to ensure that their pets are properly created and have a health certificate issued by the country of origin. The health certificate should state that the pet should be free of any infectious and contagious diseases such as Rabies, Leptospirosis, etc. The airline staff will facilitate the transport of the pet if the pet owner has complied with all the rules pertaining to Pet Carriage Policy.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A maximum of two animals or pets are allowed as checked baggage. A service dog is allowed per aircraft contingent on health documentation and a No Objection Certificate. The above rule is followed by all flights.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A cat or dog which is three months old or older has to be mandatorily vaccinated against Rabies for more than one month. The vaccination should have been done within 12 months before the actual boarding. These details have to be officially certified in the Health certificate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The owner\u2019s name should be correctly mentioned on the health certificate and should match the name details on the ticket to establish ownership. Additionally, the passenger\u2019s booking reference should state that he\/she will travel with the Pet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Pet owners need to pay an additional charge for the dog or cat that they intend to transport. It will not fall under Free Baggage Allowance although the passenger might not have any other baggage except for Guide\/ Service Dogs. The rules of the baggage system are applicable for example weight or piece, for transport of accompanied pets. The weight of the pet including the container and the food items carried per container will be charged.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Service dog or a trained guide dog is allowed as a pet in the cabin if the pet is muzzled and leashed and the documentation is complete with regard to Pet Import Regulations. Also, the Commander\u2019s approval is required for the above process. Air India\u2019s staff will not be held responsible in case the pet is refused entry into a passage through any other country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Another point to be understood is the transport of pets is not allowed in the Cabin or Hold on Ultra Long Haul (ULH) Sectors (Direct Flights). Only the service dog is allowed in the cabin to accompany and assist the deaf or blind person. Lastly, Air India has no provision to transport emotional support animals on its flight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hoping that the above article will familiarize you with Air India\u2019s Pet Policy and will further assist you to plan your journey accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Foreign trips are a gateway to exploring new places. When it comes to visiting new places, each traveler has certain likes and dislikes which define his travel itinerary. Planning a holiday or a short visit to a foreign country requires certain prerequisites that need to be completed. Another dimension to travel is added if a&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/surffares.com\/travelguru\/air-india-pet-policy-does-air-india-allow-pets-on-international-flights\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Air India Pet Policy: Does Air India Allow Pets On International Flights?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3153,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3149","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","entry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Air India Pet Policy: Does Air India Allow Pets On International Flights? - Surffares<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/surffares.com\/travelguru\/air-india-pet-policy-does-air-india-allow-pets-on-international-flights\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Air India Pet Policy: Does Air India Allow Pets On International Flights? - Surffares\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Foreign trips are a gateway to exploring new places. 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