Customers with Assistance Dogs

Assistance dogs including guide dogs, hearing dogs, and mobility assistance dogs can be brought on board free of charge.

Japan Domestic Flights International Flights

The icons named Japan Domestic or International indicate differences in service for Japan domestic and international flights. Content not marked with an icon applies to both, Japan domestic and international flights.

Reservations

Traveling with Guide Dogs, Hearing Dogs, and Mobility Assistance Dogs

Please inform us in advance when you are traveling with an assistance dog.

Traveling with Emotional Support Dogs and Alert Dogs

If you wish to travel with an assistance dog, please contact the ANA Disability Desk in advance.

For further information, please refer to Specific service dog on US & Mexico international portion only.

Japan Domestic Flights

Assistance dogs besides guide dogs, hearing dogs and mobility assistance dogs are not permitted on board.

International Flights

For US and Mexico flights, assistance dogs besides guide dogs, hearing dogs, and mobility assistance dogs (e.g., emotional support dogs and alert dogs) can be brought on board if the conditions are met.

Animal Quarantine

International Flights

When using international flights, assistance dogs may be subject to Animal quarantine defined by the condition of each country. Please inquire at the consulate of your destination country or your nearest animal quarantine office. For Japan, quarantine procedures will be necessary whenever bringing a dog in and out of Japan.

When using international flights, assistance dogs may be subject to Animal quarantine defined by the condition of each country. Please inquire at the consulate of your destination country or your nearest animal quarantine office. For Japan, quarantine procedures will be necessary whenever bringing a dog in and out of Japan. For further information, see the Animal Quarantine Service (AQS) website.

Codeshare flights

Japan Domestic Flights

Guide dogs, hearing dogs, and mobility assistance dogs are permitted on board.

International Flights

Please contact the ANA Disability Desk for details, as some codeshare partner airlines may accept guide dogs, hearing dogs, and mobility assistance dogs on board.
Only customers with tickets issued with a United Airlines flight number are eligible to bring emotional support and alert dogs on flights operated on U.S. and Mexico routes.

Seat Preferences

Due to safety reasons, emergency exit row seats are not available for passengers traveling with Assistance Dogs.

* Your assigned seat may be changed without prior notice due to changes in aircraft type and other unavoidable reasons.
* Some Japan domestic fares are not eligible for online advance seat reservation.

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Boarding

Please arrive early at the airport in order to have leave enough time for necessary procedures.

Approximate Time of Arrival to the Airport

Please inform the staff at the check-in counter that you are traveling with an assistance dog.
The staff will confirm the harness of the guide dog (white or yellow guide dog harness), the indication of mobility assistance dog or hearing dog on the vest or harness of the dog in question, or ask for any documentation to identify the dog as an assistance dog.

Japan Domestic Flights

60 minutes prior to the departure time

International Flights

120 minutes prior to the departure time

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Arrival

If you have requested assistance for disembarkation, please remain seated until our staff comes to your seat to escort you off the aircraft. Our staff will escort you to the arrival lobby or to the person meeting you for pickup. Please feel free to ask.

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