Pet Policy
Rules and restrictions
Be sure to review this information before your trip and plan accordingly. And remember that all airlines have different restrictions, so read each airline’s rules before you book a new trip.
- Pets allowed in the main cabin: small dogs, cats, and birds on domestic flights.
- Pets allowed as checked baggage: small dogs, cats, and birds on domestic flights.
- Pets are not allowed on the India-USA-India route, with the exception of service animals.
- Properly carried in soft ventilated bags/kennel in the prescribed size. (Kennel size not to exceed 18″ x 18″ x 12″)
- The pet must be properly muzzled and leashed and the weight of the pet including the container should not exceed 5kg. Pet will be carried at an additional charge and will not be included in free baggage allowance.
- Valid health and rabies vaccination certificates.
- Entry permits and other documents required by countries of entry or transit.
- Pet accepted at owner’s risk and Air India will not be responsible in the event of such pets being refused entry into or passage through any country or territory.
- The owner will be responsible for compliance with all governmental customs and health requirements, including quarantine arrangements at destinations.
- The owner will assume all the risks of injury, sickness, or death of the pet accepted for carriage.
- A declaration indemnifying the airline will be obtained from the passenger.
- The owner must ensure their pets meet the quarantine requirements. Pets may be subjected to quarantine at destination at the owner’s expense. The quarantine period may vary and would be at the discretion of the vet authorities at destination.
- A trained dog or a service dog to assist blind or deaf passengers will be carried free of charge in addition to the normal free baggage allowance.
- Maximum two animals, pets or service dog, are permitted per aircraft, with the concurrence of the commander. Only one service dog per flight will be permitted.
From what to bring for your flight, to how you should prepare your pet for air travel, check out this article for handy tips on flying with your pet.
Fees
$100-$200
About
With its fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircraft, Air India serves 94 domestic and international destinations for travelers from around the world. It’s the flag carrier airline of India and headquartered in New Delhi, with its hub at Indira Gandhi International Airport (along with a handful of focus cities across the country). Owner by Air India Limited, a government-owned enterprise, Air India is the largest international carrier out of India with a nearly twenty percent share of the market, serving 60+ international destinations across four continents. In 2014, Air India also joined the Star Alliance as its 27th member.