When transporting a pet by a commercial airline, it is extremely important to understand their pet policy. These policies vary between airlines. Some allow small pets to fly in the cabin and others don’t. It is important to know the answers to all your questions before making your decision to fly your pet on any commercial airline. Does AirAsia allow pets? How much does it cost to fly a dog or cat on AirAsia? What documents will I need? What are the carrier or crate requirements for AirAsia? All your answers related to AirAsia pet policy are answered below.
Note: It is important to mention that the pet policy of the airline that operates your pet’s route will preside over the policy of the airline that owns the route. This is important to note because if the operating airline changes during your trip, then you will likely need to claim and recheck your pet on the next airline. This will cause you to clear customs and enter the layover country. You will need time and extra documentation to accommodate this process during the layover unless flying domestically.
Classes of service offered to pets by commercial airlines
- In-Cabin: Pets traveling in the cabin must fly with an adult passenger and travel in an airline compliant
carrier stowed under the seat. - Checked Baggage: Pets traveling with a passenger that are not permitted in the cabin due to size or breed can be transported as checked baggage in the cargo hold.
- Air Cargo: Unaccompanied, very large pets or pets flying to countries that require that pets enter under air cargo will travel as manifest cargo in the hold.
Can my pet fly with me in the cabin? No
Can my pet fly with me as checked baggage? No
Can my pet fly as manifest cargo? No
Where is AirAsia based?
AirAsia is based out of Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia. Most layovers within AirAsia’s network will occur in this airport.
What countries does AirAsia fly to?
AirAsia offers service to pets to the following countries: Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam.
AirAsia Pet Policy – In Cabin
AirAsia does not offer services for pets traveling in the cabin including guide or service dogs.
AirAsia Pet Policy – Checked Baggage
AirAsia does not offer services for pets traveling as checked baggage.
AirAsia Pet Policy – Air Cargo
AirAsia does not offer services for pets traveling as air cargo.
Private Jet Charter
Another option for pet owners who do not want their pet to fly in the cargo hold is a pet-friendly private jet charter. Your pet can fly in your lap, at your feet or beside you comfortably without being confined. We can arrange flights from anywhere in the world to anywhere you need to go on your time schedule, without the crowds or commotion of a commercial airport.
Other Information
The information published here is a guideline for AirAsia airline pet policies. For more airline pet policies, click the banner below.
Further Reading
Tips for airline pet travel
Requirements for a pet transiting a country by air
When do you need a pet transporter?
Routing your pet’s flight
More information on airline pet travel
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To the best of our ability, we ensure that recommendations given on PetTravel.com reflect the current regulations. We cannot predict how a given airline may enforce these regulations. Noncompliance may result in the need to deny your pet boarding privileges at the time of check in. We suggest that you minimize the disruptions that may occur by following AirAsia pet policy.
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