Air India

Pet Policy Summary:

Summary of Airline Pet Policy

• Pets must be booked for flights at least 72 hours before departure.
• Standard excess baggage charges apply for pets, based on the weight of the pet, container, and other pet belongings.
• Pets must be domesticated dogs or cats and at least eight weeks old to travel in the cabin and 3 months or older to travel in the cargo hold.
• Pregnant pets or pets that have given birth in the past 48 hours are not allowed to travel.
• Pets can travel in the cabin if the combined weight of the pet and container is under 7 kg/ 15 lb.
• Pets can travel in the cargo hold if their combined weight with the container is between 7 kg/ 15 lb and 32 kg/ 70 lb. If the combined weight exceeds 32 kg/ 70 lb, pets must be carried as cargo.
• Validated vaccination and health certificates, including a certificate for rabies inoculation, must be provided. These should be signed, stamped, and no more than 72 hours old.
• Only two pets are allowed in the cabin per flight and each pet must be accompanied by a passenger.
• Unaccompanied minors, passengers with infants, or those needing wheelchair assistance are advised not to travel with pets in the cabin for safety reasons.
• Pets are not allowed to travel to or from the USA, Canada, Australia, and United Arab Emirates in the cabin or as checked baggage. Pets can only travel to the UK in the cargo hold.
• For international travel, entry permits and other documents as required by the countries of entry or transit must be obtained.

Additional Guidelines

• Owners are responsible for meeting all quarantine requirements.
• If importing or exporting pets to/from India, a ‘No Objection Certificate’ or ’Pre-import Clearance’ from the Animal Quarantine and Certification Service (AQCS) is required.
• Import and export of pets is only allowed at specific airports in India.
• Pets must be kept in a comfortable, isolated bag,