You
have three options for traveling with your pet on Japan Airlines:
(A) Include your pet as check-on luggage.
(B) Carry your pet with you onto the aircraft.
(C) Ship your pet as cargo
Rules for Including Pets as Check-On Luggage
| (1) |
This option is
limited to well-behaved dogs, cats, small
birds (those that eat seeds, fruits, and
insects), rabbits, ferrets, hamsters, guinea
pigs, squirrels, and chinchillas. |
| (2) |
Pets must be healthy
and non-threatening to others. They must
be clean and without odor. Pregnant animals
are not permitted. |
| (3) |
Pets must undergo
an export quarantine at an animal quarantine
station and must have an export quarantine
certificate. In some cases, an export/import
permission form may also be required. |
| (4) |
Passengers must
sign an affidavit accepting full responsibility
for all risks concerning the animal, including
death or illness during flight. |
| (5) |
Pets must travel
in a carrier designed to prevent the leakage
of pet excretions. |
| (6) |
Advance reservations
are required for pets. Passengers should
inform JAL that they intend to travel with
an animal when making their own flight
reservations, and confirm that a reservation
is made for their pet. |
Rules for Carrying Pets in the Cabin
In addition to items (2) - (6) above, the following
items (7) - (11) also apply.
| (7) |
This option is
limited to well-behaved dogs, cats and
small birds (those that eat seeds, fruits,
and insects). |
| (8) |
Pet carriers must
fit under the passenger's seat or in the
area by their feet (height, width, and
depth must each be 115 cm or less). |
| (9) |
While on the aircraft,
pets may be given only water (no food). |
| (10) |
While on the aircraft,
passengers may not remove pets from their
carriers. |
| (11) |
Passengers must
ensure that pets do not disturb other passengers. |
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Some countries,
such as the United Kingdom and Hong Kong,
prohibit the entry of pets as check-on
luggage. Check the travel rules for your
destination before departure. |
Rules for Shipping Pets as Cargo
When shipping a pet (such as a dog or cat) or an animal for commercial use as
cargo, the following rules apply.
| (1) |
(1) Obtain the
necessary certificates. (Each country has
its own documentation requirements. Check
with the animal quarantine service in your
destination country to find out which ones
you need.) The documents that are generally
required are listed below. |
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* Export quarantine
certificate (issued by the Animal Quarantine
Service) * Animal shipment certificate
(issued by the shipper) * Rabies vaccination
certificate (issued by a veterinarian) |
| (2) |
Select a pet carrier
that has plenty of room for your animal
to move around in. JAL sells pet carriers
in three sizes (medium, large, and extra
large) at the airport. |
| (3) |
Once you know
your pet's departure date, contact the
airline cargo agency. The agency will then
contact JAL to handle the flight reservation.
Once a reservation is made, a JAL representative
at the destination indicated will contact
the designated receiver of the animal
to confirm that they intend to pick up
the animal upon arrival. If JAL cannot
confirm that the animal will be picked
up, the animal will not be accepted for
shipment. |
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Contact Information:
Reservations: 800 525-3663
Cargo: 404 767-5454
http://www.jal.co.jp/en/jalcargo/inter/index_office.html
During periods of very hot or very cold weather the airline may require an ACCLIMATION CERTIFICATE. You can order this form online in our store.
http://www.pettravelstore.com/store-pet-immigration-forms1.html
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Microchips
Animals traveling internationally should have a microchip meeting ISO Standards 11784/11785.
CLICK HERE for details.
DISCLAIMER:
We attempt to provide the latest information,
however, sometimes a country or an airline
will change the rules without telling us.
Be sure to check with them before you leave.
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