Daily service between Abu Dhabi and Kolkata by Etihad Airways

Commencing on 15 February 2015, the new flights will bring the total number of Indian cities served by Etihad Airways to 11, with existing routes including Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kozhikode, Mumbai, New Delhi and Trivandrum.

Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. The city is the main commercial, financial and educational hub of East and Northeast India, and is the third largest contributor to India’s economy in terms of GDP contribution.

Home to a diverse mix of cultures, Kolkata boasts modern and colonial architecture, multiple monuments, and has a metropolis population of over 15 million, making it India’s second largest city.

James Hogan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, said: “India, one of the world’s largest growing travel markets, has always been an important destination for Etihad Airways. The launch of our new Kolkata services demonstrates our enduring commitment to serve the Indian market and people, whether in India or overseas.

Policy for Carriage of Live Animals in SpiceJet

SpiceJet carries live animals on the Boeing B737-800 and 900 series aircraft, only in the hold. We do not carry live animals on the passenger cabin

Animals such as dogs, cats and other pets when properly crated and accompanied by valid health and vaccination certificates and other documents required for carriage by air will, with the advance agreement of carrier, be accepted for carriage, subject to Carrier’s regulations.

Domestic pets such as dogs and cats are permitted on SpiceJet flights as freight, in the pressurized and temperature controlled area of the aircraft hold, subject to the following conditions:

• Properly carried in a container/kennel which should be made of non-chewable material with smooth edges and properly ventilated in the prescribed size.
• Pet accepted at owner's risk and SpiceJet will not be responsible in the event of such pets being refused entry into or passage through any territory.
• The owner will be responsible for compliance with all governmental customs and health requirements, including quarantine arrangements.
• The owner will assume all the risks of injury, sickness or death of the pet accepted for carriage.
• A declaration indemnifying SpiceJet will be obtained from the passenger
• The owner must ensure their pets meet the quarantine requirements. Pets may be subjected to quarantine at destination at the owner’s expense. The quarantine period may vary and would be at the discretion of the vet authorities at destination.

Below are few points to be followed with respect to Carriage of animals:

• Only on domestic flights: Domesticated dogs, cats and rabbits
• Note: SpiceJet policy prohibits certain aggressive breeds of dogs, hybrid dogs / cats, short-muzzled dogs, for transport by air.
• Females with suckling young and un-weaned animals are not accepted.
• Weaned puppies / kittens under 12 weeks not accepted
• Accepted on flights operated by Boeing aircraft only.
• Must be carried in the cargo hold, cannot be carried in the cabin. (Note: Service animals accompanying a disabled passenger in the passenger cabin do not fall under this category)
• One passenger can carry a maximum of 3 containers / Kennels
• No Airline / SpiceJet liability in case of injury / death

Breeds of dogs and cats forbidden for carriage:
I. SpiceJet will not accept the following breeds of dogs and cats, including short-muzzled dog breeds, as these animals are known to be susceptible to increased risk of heat stroke (when exposed to stress or changes in temperature), breathing difficulties or increased travel stress:*
All short-muzzled dog breeds and their cross-breeds, including:

• All Boxers, Bulldogs, Mastiffs & Spaniels
• Akita
• Brussels Griffin (Petite Brabancon)
• Chow Chow
• Dogo Argentino
• Fila Brazillero & their crosses
• Japanese Chin (Chin, Japanese Spaniel, Japanese Pug) and all other breeds of Pug

• Lhasa Apso
• Pekinese
• Pit Bull
• Rottweiler
• Shar Pei
• Shih Tzu
• Tosa

The following cat breeds and their cross-breeds:

• Burmese
• Exotic

• Himalayan
• Persian

II. Dogs / Cats must be a minimum of 12 weeks old for carriage on all domestic flights.

III. Animal/s should not be pregnant.

IV. Animals may only travel if accompanied by a passenger /owner.