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Air New Zealand Pet Policy — Cabin, Cargo & Service Animals
Air New Zealand Pet Policy — Cabin, Cargo & Service Animals — Summary
Whether Air New Zealand 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: Air New Zealand does not permit pets in the cabin other than assistance dogs..
- Pets in the hold or cargo: Pets travel as manifest cargo..
- Pet fees: Quoted by cargo..
- Service animals: Assistance dogs travel free with the DOT form on US routes..
Pets in the cabin
Air New Zealand does not permit pets in the cabin other than assistance dogs.
Pets in the hold or cargo
Pets travel as manifest cargo.
Pet fees
Quoted by cargo.
Service animals
Assistance dogs travel free with the DOT form on US routes.
Restrictions and destination rules
New Zealand has a strict animal import regime with mandatory quarantine and a lengthy preparation period. Plan a minimum of six months.
Air New Zealand flying with pets — common questions
Can I bring my dog in the cabin on Air New Zealand?
Air New Zealand does not permit pets in the cabin other than assistance dogs. Quoted by cargo.
Does Air New Zealand accept service animals?
Assistance dogs travel free with the DOT form on US routes.
What are the Air New Zealand pet restrictions?
New Zealand has a strict animal import regime with mandatory quarantine and a lengthy preparation period. Plan a minimum of six months.
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