Can my dog fly in the cabin with ANA (All Nippon Airways)?
No — ANA (All Nippon Airways) does not allow dogs in the cabin as regular pets, based on our latest check of its published policy.
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ANA (All Nippon Airways) Pet Policy: Flying With a Dog or Cat in 2026
Hi, I'm Merlot — a 30 kg Golden Retriever and trained Service Dog. Here's ANA (All Nippon Airways)'s pet policy exactly as published on its own official pages: the cabin rules, the hold, what changes for trained service dogs, and booking basics. Where ANA (All Nippon Airways) doesn't publish a fixed number, I say so directly instead of guessing.
Last verified: 2026-10-20. Rules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
A worked example first, then each rule in detail.
Worked example
Does my dog fit ANA (All Nippon Airways)'s rules?
Take a 28.0 kg English Setter — too big for most airlines' cabins. On ANA (All Nippon Airways), a dog that size travels in the hold. Flat-faced (brachycephalic) breeds are banned from ANA (All Nippon Airways)'s hold regardless of size — a French Bulldog or Pug could not fly this way.
Now every rule, sourced and dated.
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Pets in the Cabin
ANA (All Nippon Airways) does not allow pets (dogs/cats) in the cabin as of our last check. Not applicable - official page confirms pets travel only in the cargo room, never the passenger cabin, on ANA-operated flights: 'pets are accepted in the cargo room when traveling on the same flight as their owner.' Only ANA-operated flights/flight numbers qualify (not codeshares). Phone reservation only, in advance; fees charged separately from free baggage allowance, by region (Area 1: North America/Latin America/Hawaii; Area 2: Europe/Russia west of Urals/Africa/Middle East), paid in the departure country's currency.
- Customers entering the UK, Hong Kong, or Australia (except Perth, where pets may not enter/depart at all) cannot check in pets at the ANA airport counter and must arrange cargo-agent transport instead. Reservation by phone only (no online booking); for a connection from a domestic Japan flight, book up to 2 days before the first departure.
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Pets in the Hold
ANA (All Nippon Airways) transports pets in the cargo hold. Max combined pet+cage weight 45 kg (99 lb); max sum of the 3 kennel dimensions (L+W+H) 292 cm (115 in) - above either limit, ANA cannot transport the pet. Only 1 animal per cage (exception: up to 2 birds per cage). A signed Letter of Consent is required at the airport. Dogs need rabies vaccination within the past year. Min age 4 months; pets must not be pregnant, sedated, or show signs of respiratory/heart disease. Flat-faced (brachycephalic) breeds are banned from ANA (All Nippon Airways)'s hold.
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Service Dogs
ANA (All Nippon Airways) accepts trained service dogs in the cabin, free of charge. Documents typically needed: Not confirmed in this session - see ANA 'Customers with Assistance Dogs' page. Japan; flights touching the US fall under US DOT 14 CFR 382.
The ANA (All Nippon Airways) pet questions that come up most.
FAQ
ANA (All Nippon Airways) Pets: Your Questions, Answered
Each answer checked against official sources on 2026-10-20.
Does ANA (All Nippon Airways) transport pets in the cargo hold?
Yes, ANA (All Nippon Airways) accepts pets in the hold — Max combined pet+cage weight 45 kg (99 lb); max sum of the 3 kennel dimensions (L+W+H) 292 cm (115 in) - above either limit, ANA cannot transport the pet. Only 1 animal per cage (exception: up to 2 birds per cage). A signed Letter of Consent is required at the airport. Dogs need rabies vaccination within the past year. Min age 4 months; pets must not be pregnant, sedated, or show signs of respiratory/heart disease.
Does ANA (All Nippon Airways) accept trained service dogs in the cabin?
Yes, at no charge. Documents needed: Not confirmed in this session - see ANA 'Customers with Assistance Dogs' page.
Is ANA (All Nippon Airways)'s fee for flying with a pet published?
Not applicable - official page confirms pets travel only in the cargo room, never the passenger cabin, on ANA-operated flights: 'pets are accepted in the cargo room when traveling on the same flight as their owner.' Only ANA-operated flights/flight numbers qualify (not codeshares).
Sources
Every rule above traces to these official pages, checked on 2026-10-20. Confidence: high. Rules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
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