![]() ![]() The dog and Cat (three months of age and older) must be vaccinated against Rabies more than one month, but within 12 months prior to actual embarkation and all details shall be officially certified or mentioned in the official Health certificate.This rule is valid for all flights, without exception. A maximum of 2 animals – pets as checked baggage or service dog is permitted per aircraft, subject to health documentation, and No Objection Certificate.For weights in excess of 32 kgs, the Pets MUST be booked as Cargo only. Weight up to 32 kgs maximum including the weight of the pet + kennel/crate is permitted.Onward carriage is solely with the carrier, who otherwise will make reasonable efforts to permit and facilitate travel in compliance with rules regarding Pet Carriage. The discretion for refusal for acceptance or Acceptance and consequential developments are at owner’s risk altogether. Including Rabies, Distemper, Leptospirosis etc, entry permits and all other documents required by countries of entry, for transit of Pets. Official health certificate from the country of origin certifying that the cat or dog is free from clinical sign and symptoms of all infectious and contagious diseases Pets will be accepted only when properly crated and accompanied by valid documentation e.g. If the permission to import / export a pet has been granted by the ACQS office in DELHI, then the first port of arrival for this pet will be DELHI ONLY MUMBAI ( BOM) The import / export of the pets has to be done only from the port/s mentioned on the permission obtained by the passenger.Į.G. BANGALORE ( BLR) / CHENNAI ( MAA) / DELHI ( DEL) / HYDERABAD ( HYD) KOLKATA ( CCU) ![]() The import/export of pets by passenger's having the requisite clearance & permission from Animal Quarantine & Certification Service - India (AQCS) can ONLY be done via 06 Airports in indiaĪt present viz. For further details on import/export of pet to/from India, please refer to (AQCS) in India, before the commencement of the journey to India. Policy for Carriage of Pets on International FlightsĪnimals such as dogs, cats, household birds and other pets when properly crated and accompanied by valid health and vaccination certificates, entry permits, and other documents required by countries of entry and/or transit will provisionally be acceptedįor carriage, with the advance agreement of carrier, subject to carrier’s regulations.Īll Passengers intending to Import/Export pets into/from India from/for all countries as baggage are required to comply with applicable regulations and to have No Objection Certificate / Pre-import Clearance from Animal Quarantine & Certification Service However, a Trained Guide Dog when properly muzzled and leashed and with health /vaccination certificate, may be carried free of charge if the dog is trained to lead the a passenger with impaired vision /hearing and the passenger is dependent on such dog. Weight of the pet plus container as also food carried per container will be charged. Normal Excess Baggage Charges, would be applicable for carriage of accompanied pets on domestic journeys within India. Pets will be carried at an additional charge and will not be included in the Free Baggage Allowance, even if the passenger has no other baggage. Bookings can be made for pets as Accompanied Baggage / Excess Baggage through Air India Reservations. Pet animals can be carried as an accompanied baggage or shipped as Cargo. The Pets/Guide Dogs will not be allowed to occupy a passenger seat. The pet dog must be properly muzzled and leashed Maximum of two pets are permitted in cabin per flight, one in the last row of First/Business class and one in the last row of Economy class along with the accompanying passenger.Ī label will be affixed on the container showing the name of the pet.Ī moisture absorbent mat must be placed in the container. Dogs and cats must be at least 8 weeks of age to travel. The pet must be properly carried in soft ventilated bags/kennel in the prescribed size (kennel size not to exceed 18” x 18” x 12”).The weight of the pet including the container should not exceed 5 kgs. Such carriage is subject to approval of the commander of the flight. Small inoffensive domestic pets such as dogs, cats and birds, accompanied by valid Health and Rabies vaccination certificates, will be accepted on Air India domestic flights in the cabin or in cargo hold at owner's risk and subject to requirements of the Policy for Carriage of Pets on Domestic Flights
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