ANA runs a strictly hold-only pet program — mammals can't be carried on board even in approved carriers. Pixel would have to fly checked baggage on ANA, with the 4-month minimum age floor and a pet that's healthy, not pregnant, and not sedated. Short-nosed breeds get embargoed every summer from May through October due to heat-stroke risk.
All Nippon Airways's pet policy splits into cabin and cargo. This page summarizes the weight limits, fees, brachycephalic-breed restrictions, and carrier specifications for both modes — sourced from the airline's official pet pages.
How All Nippon Airways treats your pet
Cabin policy
Hold policy
| Item | Detail | Source & confidence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pets accepted | Accepted in the hold | 93% | |
| Snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds | Not yet documented | — | |
| Pet + carrier max weight | 32 kg (incl. carrier) | 95% |
Cargo policy
| Item | Detail | Source & confidence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pets accepted | Accepted in the cargo | 95% |
All Nippon Airways requires 48 hours of advance notice for pet bookings, made by phone. The online booking tools do not reach the pet program. At check-in, bring the destination country's import permit, microchip evidence, and a signed health declaration confirming the pet is not sedated and has had food and water in the prior four hours.
Frequently asked
- What is the cabin weight limit on All Nippon Airways?
- In the cabin, your pet plus its carrier must not exceed 45 kg. Heavier pets (up to 32 kg) travel in the hold.
- How far in advance must I book my pet on All Nippon Airways?
- Add your pet to the booking at least 48 hours before departure — do it when you book the ticket, not at the airport.
- What if my flight is delayed past my health certificate validity?
- If the certificate window expires before you board, you'll need a re-issue. Build a 1-2 day buffer between the cert date and departure to absorb minor delays.
- What happens if I forget a document?
- At the destination airport: at best, an extended inspection while you produce backup; at worst, the pet is held in quarantine or returned to origin at your cost. Bring printed copies.
ANA is a cargo-hold-only carrier for general pet travel. Your plan answers two questions first: does the destination accept the pet, and does the season permit it (brachy breeds blocked May 1 to October 31). Both pass — the rest is documentation, weight, and an ANA-compliant IATA crate.
Glossary
- ISO chip
- ISO 11784/11785 — the universal microchip standard.
- FAVN
- Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization — a rabies serology test required by rabies-free destinations.
- Brachycephalic
- Snub-nosed breeds (French Bulldogs, Pugs, Persians, Himalayans) with restricted airline acceptance due to heat-stress risk.
- AVIH
- Animal Vehicle In Hold — IATA's term for cargo pet shipment, with fees that vary by carrier and route.