Passengers traveling with pets (Japan Domestic Flights)

Pets falling under any of the following conditions may be more affected by stress and changes in temperature, causing harm to their health.
Depending on the circumstances, we may also refuse to check in your pet.

The following small animals are only allowed to be checked in if they are domesticated and fit to travel on an aircraft.

The transportation of short-nosed dog breeds is suspended every summer from May 1 to October 31. This is because they are more affected by high temperatures than other breeds, and may suffer from heatstroke and respiratory difficulties.

Bulldog, French Bulldog, Boxer, Shih Tzu, Boston Terrier, Bull Terrier, King Charles Spaniel, Tibetan Spaniel, Brussels Griffon, Chow Chow, Pug, Chin, Pekingese

Baggage and cargo besides pets are loaded into the cargo compartment where pets are loaded.
The environment in the cargo compartment can have a variety of effects on a pet’s health. There is a possibility of pets being left in a weakened physical condition or even dying.

An air conditioner controls the temperature and humidity in the cargo compartment, but the environment may be different from that of the passenger cabin due to factors such as the outside temperature.
It is also possible for the compartment to become hot because of the air temperature and reflected heat, especially in summer.
In addition, since loading/off-loading of the aircraft is done outdoors, the temperature and humidity may vary greatly in summer and winter.

During takeoff and landing or in flight, noises such as of the engine, machine operation, and wind are audible, as are noises such as of the engine and ground vehicles running during loading and off-loading.

The lights in the cargo compartment will be turned off during the flight, and the room will be dark.

Reservations can be made up to the day prior to the departure date. If your journey has multiple sectors, you can make your reservation on the ANA website up to one day prior to the departure date of the first sector of your journey.

When checking in your pet, the fee is not included in the free baggage allowance and the following service fee will apply.

Fees for checking in pets on domestic flights within Japan JPY6,500（*4 JPY4,500 for some routes）

In principle, a cage will accommodate one animal. However, up to two birds can be accommodated per cage.

We only transport pets in pet cages that comply with IATA regulations and can withstand air transport.

Between May 1 and October 31, pets cannot be checked in if they are in covered pet cages or pet cages that are placed one inside another. This is due to the dangers posed by decreased air circulation during this period.

ANA provides cooling packs and watering devices for pet cages during the summer (May 1 - October 31). However, there are a limited number of watering devices  available for rent from ANA. We would appreciate your cooperation in preparing these items yourself.

Passengers who intend to check-in a pet need to submit a consent form.

Please fill in the required items in advance, print out and bring it with you to the airport.
Please download with the passenger's consent.

When traveling with your pet during the summer (May 1 - October 31), ANA recommends avoiding daytime flights to reduce your pet’s exposure to the effects of high outside temperatures.

Pets may feel unsettled if they see their owners behaving differently than normal.We therefore ask that you do your best to interact with your pet as you would normally on the day of your flight to help them relax.

A water dispenser (nozzle type) is needed to prevent heat stroke and dehydration in pets and to calm agitation.

Please be aware that, if you put toys or other items inside your pet’s cage when boarding an aircraft, your pet may accidentally swallow them in the event of any changes in the aircraft environment, etc.

Furthermore, collars and leashes may be chewed off or end up getting wrapped around your pet's body, as may certain toys. The aforementioned risk with leashes is particularly high, so please make sure to remove your pet’s leash before checking them in. If you wish for your pet to be transported while wearing its collar, please make sure in advance that the collar is properly fitted around your pet's neck and not loose.