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. Can my pet fly in the cabin on SpiceJet? How much does it cost to fly a dog or cat on SpiceJet? What documents will I need? What are the carrier or crate requirements for SpiceJet? All your answers related to SpiceJet 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 (Guide dogs only)
Can my pet fly with me as checked baggage? No
Can my pet fly as manifest cargo? Yes
Where is SpiceJet based?
SpiceJet [IATA:SG] is based out of Indira Ghandi International Airport in Delhi, India and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad. Most layovers within SpiceJet’s network will occur in one of these airports.
What countries does SpiceJet fly to?
SpiceJet offers service to pets to the following countries: India, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and United Arab Emirates.
SpiceJet Pet Policy – In Cabin
SpiceJet does not offer in-cabin services to any live animals except service dogs.
Service dog pet policy
All service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge. They must be trained by an organization that specializes in service dog training to provide specific tasks for a person with a hearing or visual disability. Notice must be provided to the airline at least 48 hours prior to departure.
Service dogs must be suitably marked, harnessed and leashed. They must fit in the space provided at their passenger’s feet without intruding on cabin operations or other passengers. They will not be seated in exit rows. They must be clean, mannerly and not show any signs of aggression toward other passengers or the flight crew.
All service dogs are subject to the same requirements as regular dogs when traveling internationally.
SpiceJet Pet Policy – Checked Baggage
SpiceJet does not offer checked baggage service to any live animals.
SpiceJet 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 SpiceJet as air cargo
Domesticated dogs may be flown as air cargo on SpiceJet Boeing B737-800 and 900 series aircraft only.
Reservations
Bookings can be made by contacting a SpiceJet Cargo Office or by emailing CargoCare@spicejet.com.
Age/Weight requirements
Dogs flying domestically can be 12 weeks (or three months) of age. Dogs flying internationally must be at least four months of age; however, this age will depend on pet import requirements of the destination country. Dogs can be weigh no more than 77 lbs. (35 kg).
Pet crate requirements
The maximum size crate that can fit in SpiceJet cargo holds is 48″L x 45″W x 30″H. Three pet crates can be accepted per passenger. One dog per crate is permitted; however, two small dogs of the same species and same owner can share a container if not weighing over 30 lbs. (14 kg) each and there is room for them. Three small dogs from the same litter can share a crate if they are under six months of age.
All crates must conform to regulations imposed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). For more information, see PET CRATE REQUIREMENTS below.
Forms Required
A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination and all forms required for your destination country must be produced at check in.
The passenger assumes full responsibility and expense for complying with applicable laws, customs and/or other governmental regulations, requirements, or restrictions of the country, state or territory to and from which your dog is being transported. Upon arrival, health certificates, import permits, and other papers may be required by local authorities depending upon the route on which your dog is traveling.
Related: Regulations and forms required to import a pet to over 220 countries
Check in
Your dog will be checked in at the SpiceJet cargo facility, which is located on airport grounds, not at the airport terminal.
Fee
The cost to fly your dog on SpiceJet as air cargo will depend on your dog’s weight, size of the crate and the route it is traveling.
SpiceJet 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 dog(s) to stand, turn around, and lie down. The crate must be made of rigid plastics.
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 dog. Metal hardware should be used to fasten the top and bottom halves of your pet crate together. SpiceJet requires either metal or plastic nuts and bolts threaded with metal inserts to secure both halves of the crate.
All crates must be labeled with LIVE ANIMAL stickers and a Shipping Declaration that includes feeding and watering instructions.
Related: Is your pet’s crate IATA-compliant?
All dogs 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 your pet before flying.
Related: Acclimating your pet to its crate or carrier
Temperature Restrictions
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 dog. It is important to note that the risk from high or low temperatures is not when your dog is airborne. The risks come during preflight holding, loading on the tarmac and taxiing to the take-off runway.
Dogs will not be accepted as 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. Dogs may be accepted at temperatures below 45°F with an acclimation certificate, however, no dog 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) dogs.
Cold-blooded animals are exempt from these restrictions.
Related: Why temperatures matter for pets flying in the cargo hold
Breeds Banned by SpiceJet
SpiceJet has classified the following breeds of dogs as brachycephalic (snub- or flat-nosed) and will not fly them:
Akita, Boxer, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, Boston Terrier, Brussels Griffin, Bulldog (French or English), Bull Mastiff, Boerbull, Bull Terrier, Chow Chow, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Lhasa Apso, Japanese Chin (Chin,
Japanese Spaniel, Japanese Pug), Japanese Tosa, Pekingese, Pugs (Chinese, Dutch, Mogshand, Mops Hund, Carlino), English Toy Spaniel, King Charles Spaniel, Rottweiler, SharPei, Shih Tzu, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Tosa, Tibetan Spaniel.
Related: Risks for snub-nosed pets flying in the cargo hold
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 SpiceJet pet policy. For more pet friendly airline 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
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 SpiceJet pet policy.
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