Flying with a dog comes with its risks and Akasa realises that. The airline has made it
mandatory for parents to sign and submit an indemnity form before accepting their pet on a flight. The form absolves the airlines of any loss, injury or death of pets on their flights, thus putting the risk of travel on parents. While the chances of this happening are low- considering past records of other airlines, we do advise parents to do thorough veterinary checks, speak to the airline officials and make sure their dogs and cats are as comfortable in the crate before travelling as possible. If you have the slightest doubt about safety, it is better to consider travelling via train or car than risking the lives of your family members on the flight. You can
click here to read the indemnity form.
List of
brachycephalic breeds mentioned by Akasa is not exhaustive. There are a lot of breeds that have been left out such as the French Bulldog (Frenchie), King Charles Spaniel, Boxer etc. Please make sure that you speak to your vet and get a thorough check-up done before planning travel. The safety and comfort of our pets is in our hands, so prior research is a must.
The
crate size limits do not feel adequate to us. We know dogs such as medium to large-sized dogs such as Labrador Retrievers need a 32-inch crate or even more if they are to be comfortable in it. Please check crate sizes thoroughly and double-check with the airline if the same is allowed before travel.