Overview
- On October 1, the actor reposted coverage on X and told Air India to "take a cue," saying the carrier puts pet parents through inconvenience.
- Akasa Air this week expanded its Pets on Akasa program to permit two pets in the cabin and reduced the pet-travel booking cutoff to 24 hours before departure.
- Akasa framed the update as added flexibility for travelers, with policy details noting up to three pets per flight, including one in the cargo hold.
- Air India allows pets in cabins and cargo under specified conditions, though passengers have frequently reported difficulties navigating the process, according to reports.
- As of the latest reports, Air India had not commented on Tandon’s post, and no policy change from the carrier had been announced.