Does ANA Airlines allow pets?

ANA Airlines will allow pets in the hold. So you will have to check a pet. Service dogs accompanying disabled passengers are not permitted. You can check pets, including any mammal or bird. No exotic pets like reptiles are allowed. Checking pets both on long-haul and short-haul flights will be possible. Here are some basic things you must keep in mind about ANA pet travel.

• Prepare your pet - Especially for long-haul flights where your pet has to spend long hours in the hold.
• Approved kennel - The kennel must be able withstand take-off and landing.
• Be aware of the documentation required- The destination country may require you to have documents. You will have to fill up a consent and release form at the originating airport.

Pets can be booked only on ANA-operated flights. If you have flight segments operated by other airlines, ANA dog policy will not apply. Our Air1Network blog will give you further insight into how pets can travel on ANA.

How do you Book a Pet on ANA?

Your pet must not be too young at the time of travel: at least 4 months. If you are sure that the pet will endure the long flight, you can contact ANA to check the availability. Because pet travel on ANA is first-come first-served, you must confirm the availability as soon as you decide that the pet will travel with you. Here are the other key steps to be followed according to the pet policy of All Nippon Airways. 

• Arrive at the check-in counter at least 2 hours before departure.
• Sign the consent and release form and pay the baggage charges for the pet carrier.
• When the pet check-in completes, your pet will be delivered to the hold via truck.
• Your pet spends the flight time in the air-conditioned cargo compartment.
• Pick up the pet when you reach the destination.

A pet carrier is considered excess baggage and the pet fee is included in the baggage charges. You can visit or contact Air1Network to get details of how charges for a pet are worked out under All Nippon Airways pet policy.  

What are the Charges for Pet on ANA?

The kennel will not be included in your free baggage allowance. So, you pay an excess baggage fee when checking your kennel. An appropriate kennel must be acquired because according to ANA pet policy in-cabin travel is not allowed. It is the responsibility of the passenger to acquire an IATA-approved kennel. Here are the charges you will pay.

• Domestic sector (within Japan) - 5000 japanese yen
• For flights within North America, Latin America and Hawaii - $250
• For intercontinental flights - $400

What preparation is needed for booking a pet on ANA?

Because as per policy ANA pet cargo is only allowed, you must consult your vet before booking a pet. A few pets may find the travel in cargo hold suffocating. This is especially true for snub-nosed varieties of cats and dogs. Your vet may also be able to suggest the documents you need for a destination. Make sure you have the kennel according to the recommendation of ANA. The airline recommends kennels made from material such as hard plastic, metal, or wood. Here are the key points you should remember about preparations for booking a pet.

• Make sure you know the dimensions of the kennel - You will have to fill up the details at the airport.
• Get the pet examined at least 24 hours before travel - The vet will be able to certify the fitness of the pet.
• The pet must be well-fed before the travel - Because you are not allowed to feed the pet at connecting airports.  

Travel of a few breeds is restricted during the summer season (May 1 - October 31) under ANA pet policy international every year. You can visit or contact Air1Network to get details.