Is pet allowed in domestic flight in Bangladesh?

There are various airlines that work in Bangladesh, but one of the main ones is Biman Airlines. It is the national flag carrier of Bangladesh, which flies to a total of 30 destinations. If you are planning a trip with Biman Airlines and traveling with a pet dog, then there are certain things you should know. We are focusing on Biman Airlines because it is the only airline that allows pets to be carried in the cabin. However, this might not be enough, and knowing some other things, such as the policy, cost, and procedures to add a pet, is also mandatory. Let us enlighten you more about carrying a pet in a cabin. 

Which airline allows dogs in the cabin?

There is only Biman Airlines with which dogs can be carried in a cabin. However, there are some terms and conditions you need to follow to go through the journey comfortably, as the airline needs to take care of other passenger's safety and comfort. We have listed below all the rules and regulations that are added to the policy so you do not encounter any issues or troubles while carrying a dog on the flight: 

• The dogs that are trained to guide blind people throughout the journey are allowed to travel in the cabin. 
• You need to inform Biman Airlines before starting the journey. 
• The dog's breed, size, and weight, along with other documents of the blind passenger, is mandatory to submit. 
• The documents that will be required include the passport, ticket, VISA (if applicable), medical papers, government-issued identity, and a fit-to-fly certificate of the dog.
• The airline will go through the proper verification and then confirm the dog's flight. 
• There are two categories for assistance dogs: one is for blind people, and the other is for people with hearing issues. 
• Other than that, pets are not allowed in the cabin, however they can be transported with cargo and with the checked luggage. 
• Biman does not take responsibility if the dogs are denied entry to any country's territory. 
• Under certain conditions, such as more than 4 hours flights, official carrier flights, specific types of aircraft, or VVIP flights, pets will not be permitted in the cabin, and their carriage should be transported via cargo. 
• Make sure you put a muzzle on your dog's mouth so it will not disturb others on the journey and be a reason for their disturbance. 
• The assistance dogs should have a batch on them so they can easily be recognized. 

Dog's Kennel: You will be asked to bring your dog to the flight when Traveling With Pets, in a kennel. There are some guidelines that the airline provides for this carriage to ensure the safety of the dog. If you do not follow these rules and regulations, then the airline might deny entry to the flight, as the safety of the dog and passengers is the utmost priority of the airline. We have mentioned all these details below: 

• The kennel in which you are carrying the dog should be under 46×18×46 or 18×13×12 dimensions, big enough for the pet to remain in it carefully.
• You need to talk to the customer service agent from the airline to know about the weight and age of the pet. 
• The carriage should be comfy and have a whole for proper ventilation. 
• Make sure that the dog is comfortable in the kennel and has no issues or troubles. 
• You can put a muzzle on the dog's mouth to make the journey easy for the dog and other fellow passengers. 

How can I add a pet on the booking with Biman Airlines?

Before you start traveling with Biman Airlines carrying a pet, knowing how the pet can be added to the booking is necessary. You can do that during the flight reservations as well, or you can do it later via Manage Booking. It is a small procedure that you need to follow to add the pet, and we have mentioned all these steps below: 

• Visit the official website of Biman Airlines. 
• Click on the Modify Ticket given at the top of the homepage. 
• Enter the PNR code and the last name of the passenger to open the flight journey. 
• Then, go to the Menu and pick the recent flight form the given options. 
• Click on edit the booking, click on Add, and select a dog. 
• A form will appear, which needs to be filled out with all the accurate information about the dog. 
• Submit the form with the required documents, and a confirmation of the ticket will be sent via email. 

How to contact the customer service of Biman Airlines? 

The Airline lets you contact them through many ways, such as the phone, live chat, email, contact form, and social media. However, the best way would remain the phone call process, you need to dial +88 02 890 1600, the customer service phone number to connect with the executives and share all your concerns to get valuable solutions.