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Let's cut to the paperwork that actually matters. With All Nippon Airways, dogs do not fly in the cabin, so your only route is the hold or cargo. The science here is simpler than it sounds once you know which door your dog walks through. I've sorted enough certificates to know where the friction hides on this route. Read on, and you'll be ready before the counter, not scrambling at it.
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 handles your pet
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In the hold / cargo✓ Accepted
Snub-nosed breedsNot accepted
Cabin policy
Snub-nosed breeds banned✗ Yesverified 2026-08-20
Advance booking notice24 hoursverified 2026-08-10
Advance booking required✓ Yesverified 2026-08-27
Sedation allowed✗ Noverified 2026-08-12
Crate must have/beIATA-compliant, absorbent linerverified 2026-08-27
Cargo: Max weight (pet + crate)45 kgverified 2026-07-15
Cargo: Crate must have/behard-sided ok, water bowl, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal labelverified 2026-07-20
Health & documents
Health certificate required✓ Yesverified 2026-08-28
Health certificate validity10 daysverified 2026-08-19
Quarantine · Required✓ Yesverified 2026-08-12
Health certificate · Validity days10 daysverified 2026-07-20
Cargo bookings for dogs on All Nippon Airways close 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Reserve the cargo spot from the moment the ticket is purchased. Do not wait for the day of travel to arrange the animal. Confirm the reservation lands inside the eligible booking classes. Missing the 24-hour cutoff means the dog does not travel on that flight.
Shipping a dog as cargo on All Nippon Airways follows a separate handling process from standard checked pets. Review the dedicated cargo requirements before committing to a booking. Arrange handling through the cargo channel rather than the passenger desk. Treat the cargo path as its own set of rules and prepare the documents that process demands ahead of departure.
Your paperwork is only as good as the route you pick, and cabin is off the table here, so hold or cargo it is. Build your personalized plan with Pawgo's plan-builder using your real dates, breed, and destination, and let it flag the 24-hour cargo window before it bites. Pixel makes friends with every customs officer, but even she travels on a plan. Set yours up first, then relax.
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.
Auto-generated from verified data · Last updated: August 30, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Does All Nippon Airways allow brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds?
All Nippon Airways bans brachycephalic breeds from cargo. Breeds like French Bulldogs, Pugs, and Persian cats are affected. Verify your breed at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does All Nippon Airways require a health certificate for pets?
Yes, All Nippon Airways requires a health certificate for pets. It must be issued within 10 days of travel. Your destination country may have additional requirements — check www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Can I ship my dog as cargo on All Nippon Airways?
Yes, All Nippon Airways offers cargo pet transport. Confirm the carrier's specific crate and documentation requirements with the airline directly before booking. Get the full details at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Can snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds fly All Nippon Airways?
Snub-nosed breeds such as bulldogs, pugs and Persian cats are not accepted in the hold.Build my pet's travel plan →
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.Build my pet's travel plan →
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.Build my pet's travel plan →
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