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In Cabin & Excess Baggage Pet Travel

Keep your pet by your side or just a few feet below — on the very same flight as you. Petscort India manages airline rules, carrier specs, paperwork and bookings so you can travel together with zero guesswork.

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🐾 In-Cabin 🧳 Excess Baggage
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Two ways to fly together

Same flight. Same journey. No long-distance worry.

Not every pet needs to travel as manifest cargo. Small, healthy pets that meet airline weight and carrier requirements can often travel right under the seat in front of you, or as accompanied excess baggage in the climate-controlled hold of your own flight. Both options mean your pet lands when you land.

We check which option your pet qualifies for, compare airlines and routes, prepare every document, and stay with you from booking to boarding.

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Weight & Crate Check
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Airline Paperwork
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Booking Assistance
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Airport Day Support
Which one fits your pet?

In-Cabin vs. Excess Baggage

We'll confirm the exact rules for your airline and route — here's the general picture.

In-Cabin

Travels with you, under the seat

  • Best for small dogs, cats & toy breeds (usually up to ~8 kg with carrier)
  • Pet stays in an airline-approved soft carrier at your feet
  • You can check on your pet throughout the flight
  • Limited slots per flight — early booking matters
  • Subject to breed and country-specific airline policies
Excess Baggage

Travels with you, in the hold

  • Suited to larger dogs & cats that exceed cabin limits
  • Pet flies in a hard-sided IATA-compliant crate in the pressurised, climate-controlled hold
  • Same flight, same departure and arrival time as you
  • Generally more economical than unaccompanied manifest cargo
  • Crate sizing and health checks are mandatory before travel
Why pet parents choose us

Everything Handled, Start to Landing

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Eligibility & Sizing Check

We confirm your pet's weight, breed and carrier dimensions against your specific airline's policy before you book anything.

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Flight & Slot Booking

In-cabin and excess baggage slots are limited per flight. We coordinate with the airline to secure and confirm your pet's seat.

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Documentation

Health certificates, vaccination records and airline indemnity forms — prepared and verified ahead of travel day.

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Carrier & Crate Guidance

Right-sized, airline-approved carriers and crates, with tips to get your pet comfortable in them before the trip.

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Airport Day Assistance

From check-in counters to security and boarding gates, our team guides you through every step at the airport.

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24/7 Support

A single point of contact stays reachable before, during and after your flight for any last-minute questions.

Our Process

From Enquiry to Boarding Pass

A clear, step-by-step path so nothing is left to the last minute.

Start the Process
1
Free Consultation

Share your pet's breed, weight and travel dates — we tell you which option you qualify for.

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Airline & Carrier Match

We shortlist pet-friendly flights and the right carrier or crate for your pet's size.

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Documentation & Vet Check

Health certificate, vaccination proof and airline forms are completed well ahead of departure.

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Booking Confirmation

Your pet's seat or hold slot is confirmed and added to your itinerary.

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Travel Day & Landing

Our team assists at check-in, and stays on call until you and your pet land safely together.

Quick Self-Check

Is Your Pet Likely Eligible?

A quick general guide — exact rules vary by airline and destination, and we confirm the final word for you.

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Pet, carrier and food together weigh within the airline's cabin limit
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Pet is healthy, vaccinated and fit to travel as certified by a vet
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Breed is not on the airline's restricted or brachycephalic list
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You're travelling on the same flight as your pet
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Destination country's import rules are met (for international routes)

Not sure where your pet fits?

Send us your pet's breed, weight and travel route — we'll tell you exactly whether in-cabin or excess baggage works, on which airlines.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

In-cabin means your pet rides with you in the passenger cabin inside a soft carrier under the seat. Excess baggage means your pet travels in a hard crate in the aircraft hold, but on the same flight and same booking as you, rather than as separate unaccompanied cargo.

Excess baggage rates are typically calculated per kilogram by the airline and tend to work out more economical than booking your pet as standalone manifest cargo. We compare the options for your route and recommend the most cost-effective, comfortable choice.

Typically a recent health certificate, up-to-date vaccination records, and the airline's pet travel indemnity form. International routes may also need export/import permits. We prepare and check all of this with you before you reach the airport.

As early as possible. Most airlines allow a limited number of pets per flight in both the cabin and the hold, so slots fill up fast — especially around holidays. We recommend reaching out at least 2-3 weeks before your travel date.

Yes. Our team briefs you beforehand and stays reachable through check-in, security and boarding, so you always know what to expect and who to call if anything comes up.

Ready to fly together?

Tell us about your pet and your travel dates — we'll handle the rest.

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