Mumbai: Akasa Air has enhanced its popular ‘Pets on Akasa’ service, now allowing two pets to travel together in the cabin on a single flight. This update offers greater convenience for pet parents looking to fly with their furry companions.
Since its launch, the service has flown over 8,500 pets, gaining immense popularity among travellers. With the latest enhancement, bookings can now be made just 24 hours prior to the flight departure, reducing the previous 48-hour requirement and providing added flexibility.
### Key Enhancements Announced
On Monday, Akasa Air, India’s youngest airline, unveiled key improvements to its pet travel program, aimed at making journeys smoother and more comfortable for pets and their owners. The main updates include:
– Allowing two pets in the cabin per booking, up from the earlier limit of one.
– Shortening the booking window to 24 hours before departure.
### Service Popularity and Previous Updates
Launched in November 2022, ‘Pets on Akasa’ quickly became a favorite among pet parents across the country. In less than three years, Akasa Air has facilitated the safe travel of over 8,500 pets.
The airline also rolled out significant policy enhancements in May 2024, such as increasing the maximum permissible weight for pets (including their container) in the cabin to 10 kilograms. Additionally, the validity of pet travel certificates has been extended to 15 days to simplify documentation.
### Partnership with Animal Welfare Foundation
To ensure the highest standards of pet comfort and safety, Akasa Air has partnered with Gurgaon-based Umeed for Animals Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating animals.
This collaboration helps the airline implement best practices in handling pets, enhancing the overall travel experience for animal companions.
### Additional Benefits for Travellers
Passengers flying with their pets on Akasa Air enjoy a range of complimentary value-added services, including:
– Pre-booked window seats for pets.
– Priority check-in and baggage delivery.
– Boarding before other passengers (Board First).
Akasa Air has also invested in specialised training for its customer care centre, airport staff, and in-flight teams to ensure top-notch care, safety, and comfort throughout the journey.
### Wide Operational Network
The ‘Pets on Akasa’ service currently operates across 24 domestic cities, including:
Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, Guwahati, Agartala, Pune, Lucknow, Goa, Hyderabad, Varanasi, Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Sri Vijaya Puram, Ayodhya, Gwalior, Srinagar, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Darbhanga, and Kozhikode.
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