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.

Jet Airways introduces Full Service Première cabin on JetKonnect Boeing 737-700/800 flights

Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, has introduced its acclaimed full-service Premiere product on all JetKonnect Next-Generation Boeing 737-700/800 flights across India. These JetKonnect flights will now come equipped with a premium, front end Premiere cabin allowing guests to experience Jet Airways' acclaimed Premiere service across its full service and low fare brands respectively. The Premiere cabin serves comes with plush, extra-wide seats with a 44 inch seat pitch, delectable multi-course menu options to choose from, extra legroom, dedicated check-in counters and 30 kgs baggage allowance. Thus, offering guests a comfortable and relaxing flying experience. 

According to Mr. Sudheer Raghavan, Chief Commercial Officer, Jet Airways, “The Jet Airways Group has always been proactive in responding to guest requirements and has demonstrated a customer-centric approach in devising products and services accordingly. Based on the feedback received from many of our frequent fliers, we have ensured that Boeing 737-700/800 aircraft on our domestic network, be it under Jet Airways or the JetKonnect brand, are configured with Jet Airways' acclaimed Premiere Cabin, one of the best business class products in the world, with no differentiation in the product or service offerings. We are confident that the full-service Premiere configuration introduced on all our JetKonnect Boeing 737-700/800 aircraft, will prove extremely popular with our guests.”

The JetKonnect Premiere cabin service offering is available for sale and travel with immediate effect. These flights are also available as code share flights, using the 9W code.

For more information, guests may also log on to the airline online destination at www.jetkonnect.com. 

Jet Airways Inducts new boeing 737-800 with Sky Interior

Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today announced the arrival of its first next generation Boeing 737-800 with Sky Interior. The induction of the new state-of-the-art Boeing 737-800 into Jet Airways’ young fleet is in keeping with the airline's commitment to continually innovate and differentiate its product for a heightened in-flight experience. The all new Boeing 737-800 is replete with the very latest Boeing 787 inspired shape, color, décor and texture, all of which make for a truly unmatched flying experience. The minute the guest steps onboard the aircraft, he/she is greeted by the all new Sky Interior, complete with new cove lighting and a curved cabin architecture that provides a feeling of openness and space. The bright new color and décor of the aircraft with modern, sculpted sidewalls and larger windows, combined with the effect of the light-emitting diode (LED) lighting significantly enhances the sense of spaciousness in the cabin. That aside, the dynamic and brighter LED lighting can portray different color schemes like a soft blue sky and a relaxing pallet of sunset colors, while providing for maximum efficiency and lower maintenance costs. Another feature that will most definitely be appreciated by guests are the new pivot bins, which afford greater overhead bin capacity for storage.