Akasa Air Pet Policy
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 Akasa Air allow pets on my specific route? How much does it cost to fly a dog or cat on Akasa Air? What documents will I need? What are the carrier or crate requirements for Akasa Air? All your answers related to Akasa Air 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? Yes (Certain Flights)
Can my pet fly with me as checked baggage? Yes
Can my pet fly as manifest cargo? Yes
Where is Akasa Air based?
Akasa Air [IATA:QP] is based out of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, India. Most layovers within Akasa Air’s network will occur in this airport.
What countries does Akasa Air offer service to pets?
Akasa Air offers service to pets to pets only on domestic flights within India. All flights accepting pets must be direct (without layovers).
Akasa Air Pet Policy – In Cabin
If your dog or cat meets the requirements listed in Akasa Air’s pet policy to fly in the cabin, it will need an airline-compliant pet carrier unless you are flying with a service dog who is trained to assist you in a task required to address a physical or medical disability.
Pets flown by Akasa Air in the cabin
Dogs and cats only will be flown by Akasa Air in the cabin when accompanied by an adult passenger. Pets must be clean, healthy, harmless and mannerly.
Reservations
Pet owners are encouraged to contact Akasa Air to reserve carriage for their pet by contacting their care center or by email.
Age/Weight requirements
All pets must be at least three months old to fly in the cabin. Maximum weight of a pet including its carrier is 22 lbs. (10 kg).
Pet carrier requirements
Your pet’s carrier must:
- Have adequate ventilation on at least three sides (domestic US) or four sides (international)
- Be large enough for your pet to stand up and turn around comfortably
- Be able to accommodate your entire pet. No part of your pet can extend out of the carrier
- Be able to fit under the seat in front of you
- Have a waterproof bottom and absorbent pet pad
- Have secure fasteners (heavy duty zippers are recommended)
- The carrier must contain no food items.
- The carrier must be labeled with the passenger’s contact information.
Only one pet is permitted per passenger. Maximum two pets are permitted to fly in the cabin per flight. Passengers can also fly an additional pet as checked baggage. Passengers traveling with infants are not permitted to bring a carrier in the cabin.
Maximum carrier size is 19″L x 12.6″W x 1-“H. Exit row or bulkhead seats cannot be reserved when flying with a pet. Passengers with pet carriers will be assigned window seats in Economy Class. Priority boarding is available for passengers with pets.
All dogs must be muzzled. Pets must remain in carriers for the duration of the flight and show no aggressive behavior to other passengers or flight crew. Pets may not be placed on seats.
Related: Selecting a pet carrier that is airline compliant
Forms required
All pets flying with Akasa Air will need proof of rabies vaccination and a health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian between 72 hours and 15 days of departure. Akasa Air will require that you submit an indemnity form.
Route restrictions
Pets are permitted to fly in the cabin on domestic flights within India only.
Check in
Related: How to clear airport security with a pet
Pet Fee
The cost to fly a dog or cat in the cabin with Akasa Air is Rs. 7500.
Service dog pet policy
All service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge. They must be trained by a person or organization that specializes in service dog training to provide specific tasks for a person with a disability. Proof of such training should be available. All service dogs must have proof of rabies vaccination.
Only one service dog is permitted per disabled passenger. Service dogs must be suitably marked, harnessed, muzzled and leashed. They will be seated in the first row on the aircraft and must fit in the space provided at their passenger’s feet without intruding on cabin operations or other passengers.
Passengers must attend to the hygienic needs of their service dog. They must be clean, mannerly and not show any signs of aggression toward other passengers or the flight crew.
Akasa Air Pet Policy – Checked Baggage
If the size of your pet is too large to fit in an airline-compliant pet carrier, or it is a pet other than a cat or dog, it will be transported as checked baggage on Akasa Air if it is flying with an adult passenger. This section of the cargo department has the same temperature and pressure as the passenger cabin.
Live animals are checked in by reservation employees and are checked in at the airport terminal. The airline will move your pet between aircraft in their fleet during layovers if the layover is not over about three hours in length.
Pets flown by Akasa Air as checked baggage
Reservations
Pet owners should make reservations for their pets to fly as air cargo at least 48 hours prior to departure. Only one pet is permitted in the cargo hold per flight.
Age/Weight requirements
All pets must be at least 3 months old to fly as checked baggage when accompanied by an adult passenger. Maximum weight of a pet including its carrier is 70 lbs. (32 kg).
Pet crate requirements
Maximum crate size is 36”L x 28”W x 28”H. All crates must conform to regulations imposed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
All crates must conform to regulations imposed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). For further details, see PET CRATE REQUIREMENTS.
Forms Required
All pets flying with Akasa Air will need proof of rabies vaccination and a health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian between 72 hours and 15 days of departure. Akasa Air will require that you submit an indemnity form.
Check in
Pet owners should arrive at the ticket counter with their pet in its crate at least two hours prior to departure.
Pet fee
The cost to fly a dog or cat as checked baggage with Akasa Air is Rs. 15000.
Akasa Air Pet Policy – Air Cargo
All live animals flying as air cargo travel under an airline manifest or air waybill and are tracked throughout the entire flight. The airlines are responsible for caring for your pet during layovers as well. Unlike checked baggage, pets are generally checked in and claimed at the airline’s cargo facility. This facility is located on airport grounds; however, not the terminal. Many airlines require that an agent books the transport. If you need a licensed agent to arrange your pet’s transport, send us an email at info@pettraveltransport.com.
Pets flown by Akasa Air as air cargo
Dogs and cats.
Reservations
Pet owners should make reservations for their pets to fly as air cargo at least 48 hours prior to departure. Only one pet is permitted in the cargo hold per flight.
Age/Weight requirements
All pets must be at least three months old to fly as air cargo. Maximum weight of a pet including its carrier is 220 lbs. (100 kg).
Pet crate requirements
All crates must conform to regulations imposed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). For further details, see PET CRATE REQUIREMENTS.
Route or aircraft restrictions
If flights are cancelled or space is not available, your pet will be booked on the next available flight.
Forms Required
A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination is required for all dogs and cats flying as checked baggage.
Related: Regulations and forms required to import a pet to over 220 countries
Check in
Your pet will be checked in at the Akasa Air cargo facility at least two hours ahead of departure. The cargo facility is located on airport grounds, not at the airport terminal. The person transporting the pet must remain at the cargo facility until flight departure.
Pet fee
The cost to fly your pet as air cargo with Akasa Air will depend on the weight of your pet including its crate, the dimensions of the crate and the route your pet is flying. Contact the Alasa Care Centre or the Cargo Terminal Office for additional information.
Akasa Air Pet Crate Requirements
All pet crates must conform to regulations set by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The container must be large enough for your pet(s) to stand, turn around, and lie down. The crate must be made of fiberglass, metal, rigid plastics, weld metal mesh, solid wood or plywood.
The crate door must have a secure, spring-loaded, all-around locking system with the pins extending beyond the horizontal extrusions above and below the door. The floor must be waterproof. The crate must not have wheels attached when checking your pet. Metal hardware should be used to fasten the top and bottom halves of your pet crate together. Akasa Air requires either metal or plastic threaded nuts and bolts to secure both halves of the crate.
Related: Is your pet’s crate IATA-compliant?
All pets should be acclimated to their crates prior to travel. This may take weeks or even months to accomplish; however, it is the best thing you can do for pet before flying.
Related: Acclimating your pet to its crate or carrier
Temperature Restrictions – Checked Baggage and Air Cargo
When temperatures rise above or drop under certain levels, commercial airlines will prohibit the transport of live animals in the cargo hold. These restrictions are implemented for the safety of your pet. It is important to note that the risk from high or low temperatures is not when your pet is airborne. The risks come during preflight holding, loading on the tarmac and taxiing to the take-off runway.
Pets will not be accepted as checked baggage or air cargo when actual or forecasted temperatures are above 85°F (29.4°C) or below 45°F (7.2°C) at any airport on the itinerary. Pets may be accepted at temperatures below 45°F with an acclimation certificate, however, no pet will be transported at temperatures lower than 20°F (-6.6°C).
Note that the temperature restrictions for summer travel are lower for brachycephalic (snub-nosed) pets.
Cold-blooded animals are exempt from these restrictions.
Related: Why temperatures matter for pets flying in the cargo hold
Breeds Banned by Akasa Air
The following brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds will not be permitted transport on Akasa Air: Affenpinscher, Boston Terrier, Boxer (all types), Bulldog (all types), Bull Mastiff, Cane Corso, Chow Chow, English Toy Spaniel, Japanese Chin, Lhasa Apso, Pekingese, Pug (all types) and Shih Tzu.
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
Pets that are more than four weeks pregnant are not permitted to fly on Akasa Air. Animals intended for laboratory and scientific purposes are not permitted to travel in the passenger cabin or in the cargo compartment. Sedation should not be administered except under veterinarian supervision.
The information published here is a guideline for Akasa Air airline pet policy. For more airline pet policies, click the banner below.
Further Reading
How to keep your pet safe when flying in the cargo hold
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
Flying with a snub-nosed breed
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 Akasa Air pet policy.
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