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Air India Pet Policy — Cabin, Cargo & Service Animals
Air India Pet Policy — Cabin, Cargo & Service Animals — Summary
Whether Air India allows pets in the cabin, cargo options, fees, service animal rules and the destination import requirements that catch owners out.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Pets in the cabin: Small cats and dogs travel in the cabin on selected routes subject to weight limits..
- Pets in the hold or cargo: Larger animals travel in the hold..
- Pet fees: Charged by route and weight..
- Service animals: Assistance dogs travel free with the DOT form on US routes..
Pets in the cabin
Small cats and dogs travel in the cabin on selected routes subject to weight limits.
Pets in the hold or cargo
Larger animals travel in the hold.
Pet fees
Charged by route and weight.
Service animals
Assistance dogs travel free with the DOT form on US routes.
Restrictions and destination rules
India's import rules restrict the number of pets per passenger and require advance permits from the Animal Quarantine and Certification Service. Start well ahead.
Air India flying with pets — common questions
Can I bring my dog in the cabin on Air India?
Small cats and dogs travel in the cabin on selected routes subject to weight limits. Charged by route and weight.
Does Air India accept service animals?
Assistance dogs travel free with the DOT form on US routes.
What are the Air India pet restrictions?
India's import rules restrict the number of pets per passenger and require advance permits from the Animal Quarantine and Certification Service. Start well ahead.
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