You can carry dogs on domestic airlines in India
, 2022-12-12 09:17:00,
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The one question that haunts every dog owner living away from their hometown is – “Where will I keep my friend when I go home?”
This becomes particularly challenging for those who live alone or have no one else to look after their furry friend.
One answer to the aforementioned question is keeping pets in hostels and creches when you are away. But here, the trust factor comes into play because most cities still don’t have quality and state-of-the-art hostels and creches for pets.
That leaves a dog owner with the second option – take your dog home by booking a flight.
But are animals allowed in commercial planes? And even if they are, how much does one need to pay for the flight?
If you have always been concerned about this, we have some good news for you.
Pet-friendly airlines in India
Not so long ago, Air India and Spicejet were the only two domestic carriers that allowed passengers to transport live animals. But it was later reported that Spicejet stopped this facility for passengers. Airlines like IndiGo, AirAsia, and Vistara allow service animals for people who need assistance.
Airlines like Jet Airways and SpiceJet, as of now, allow pets only within the cargo hold.
Air India is one of the major carriers that allows pets and has a clear policy for the carriage of…
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