Air New Zealand Pet Policy

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What is Air New Zealand Pet Policy?

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Passengers with injuries may travel with professionally trained service animals at free of cost. The animal which is assisting should sit at the passenger's feet while being restrained by a harness. It must have a certificate from a reputable service animal institution attesting that it has received training to help a person with a disability. A minimum of 2 days advance notice is suggested to the travelers. On all domestic flights, domestic pets including cats, dogs (except pets for commercial purposes, like racing greyhounds), and small caged birds are allowed to travel as checked baggage. Only one cage per client will be permitted to travel due to space restrictions on Air New Zealand Link trips.

What are the eligibility criteria for Pets to travel as checked baggage?

The pet should reside comfortably inside kennel in the entire flight.
As pet, only dogs, cats and birds are accepted by this airline.
The pet kennel should meet all clauses of pet carrier as per the pet policy.
The combined weight of the kennel along with the pet should not exceed 32 kg.
The pet should have all necessary health documents required by your destination.

What are the Kennel Requirements?

The kennel has to be leak-proof, escape-proof, and properly ventilated. It should not allow the animal from expanded outside of the container. The pet carrier is subjected to provide enough room for the animal to stand and move freely. Made of two rigid plastic halves, the cage should contain absorbent material or litter.

Its locking mechanisms (the way to secure the door) have to be more than one. The kennel should have holes to allow the airport staff to secure the cage halves together with the use of cable ties. For more information about Air New Zealand pet policy, you are advised to consult the pet travel department of the passenger care. The support professionals will guide you with all the necessities and requirements.

What is the Health Documentation Required?

Many cities or countries require health documents of the pet that is carried by a passenger. So, it is your responsibility to know the set of regulations defined by the airline company. Do consult the local Embassy and your Veterinary Doctor for ensuring all requirements of your pet. The airline can refuse to transport an animal due to illness, aggressive behavior, poor kenneling, or extreme temperatures at origin, transfer, or destination airports.

What is the pet transport fee?

You need to pay $75 one way for kennel and pets weighing less than 32 kg combined, and $100 one way kennel and pets weighing more than 32 kg combined. You are suggested to contact Air New Zealand Cargo if you want to carry your pet unaccompanied to a domestic or outside destination. Do the same if your pet does not follow the travel requirements as checked baggage. All these things should follow the Air New Zealand pet policy accurately.