Cathay Pacific Airline Pet Policy
Can my pet fly with me in the cabin? No
Can my pet fly with me as checked baggage? Yes
Can my pet fly without me as manifest cargo? Yes
IN CABIN TRAVEL: FLY WITH A SMALL DOG OR CAT
Cathay Pacific does not allow dogs, cats or other animals to travel in the cabin of the aircraft with the exception of medically certified service animals.
CHECKED BAGGAGE OR CARGO TRAVEL: FLY WITH A LARGER DOG OR
CAT OR OTHER ANIMAL
If your pet is flying Cathay Pacific, if it is an animal other than a dog or cat, or if it
is a very long flight, Cathay Pacific may transport your pet in the cargo section of the aircraft according to its regulations.
This section of the cargo department has the same temperature and pressure as the passenger cabin.
TIP: Be sure to tell the Captain of the aircraft that your pet is
flying in the cargo hold so that they can be sure to keep the temperature at the proper level. Find more tips
on airline pet travel in cargo.
Reservations must be notified at least 48 hours prior to departure.
If your pet is traveling in the cargo section, whether through the cargo department or
as checked baggage, it must be in a
pet crate that is IATA compliant.
Dogs cannot be transported in wooden crates. Learn more about IATA compliant
pet crates. We also suggest that you consider
crate hardware for your pet's crate
as Cathay Pacific requires it or some other kind of tie that will secure
both halves of the crate. Once you receive your crate, you will need to acclimate your pet to it before traveling. Our guide for preparing
your pet and its crate for travel is helpful, especially for first time pet
travelers. Download Preparing Your Pet and Its Crate for Travel.
Breed Restrictions: the following breeds will not be transported either as checked baggage or cargo: Affenpinscher, Tibetan Spaniel, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Brussels Griffon, Bulldog, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chow Chow, Dogue de Bordeaux, English Toy Spaniel. Japanese Chin (Japanese Spaniel), Lhasa Apso, Mastiff (all breeds), Pekingese, Pug (all breeds), Shih Tzu and Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Cats: Himalayan, Persian or Exotic shorthair. Additionally, the following dangerous dog breeds will not be transported: Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Fila Brasiliera and Dogo Argentino.
HEALTH CERTIFICATE
Many airlines require a health certificate
indicating that the pet is healthy enough for travel, is free of diseases communicable
to humans and has been properly vaccinated, especially when traveling in the
cargo section of the aircraft. A Health Certificate completed by your
veterinarian within 10 days of travel is required by Cathay Pacific when your pet is
traveling as manifest cargo.
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
If you are traveling to another country, Cathay Pacific will want to see
that you have the proper documents to enter that country with your
pet. Most countries have their own version of a Veterinary
Certificate. In addition, some countries require an Import Permit. Find
pet passport forms and instructions
in the Pet Travel Store.
HOT AND COLD WEATHER RESTRICTIONS
When runway temperatures are above 84F (29C) degrees at the departure
airport, Cathay Pacific may refuse to board your pet as cargo
or checked baggage. When the weather is very
cold with a runway temperature below 45F (7C) degrees at the time of
departure, Cathay Pacific may require what is called an
Acclimation Certificate.
Learn more about the pet travel airline temperature restrictions.
ADDITIONAL AIRLINE PET TRAVEL INFORMATION
AIRLINE PET TRAVEL TIPSTIPS FOR AIRLINE PET CARGO TRAVEL
PREPARING A PET CARGO CRATE FOR AIR TRAVEL
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