When transporting a pet by a commercial airline, it is extremely important to understand their pet policy. These policies vary between airlines. Some allow small pets to fly in the cabin and others don’t. It is important to know the answers to all your questions before making your decision to fly your pet on any commercial airline. Does Cebu Pacific allow pets on your specific route? How much does it cost to fly a dog or cat on Cebu Pacific? What documents will I need? What are the carrier or crate requirements for Cebu Pacific? All your answers related to Cebu Pacific pet policy are answered below.
Note: It is important to mention that the pet policy of the airline that operates your pet’s route will preside over the policy of the airline that owns the route. This is important to note because if the operating airline changes during your trip, then you will likely need to claim and recheck your pet on the next airline. This will cause you to clear customs and enter the layover country. You will need time and extra documentation to accommodate this process during the layover unless flying domestically.
Classes of service offered to pets by commercial airlines
- In-Cabin: Pets traveling in the cabin must fly with an adult passenger and travel in an airline compliant
carrier stowed under the seat. - Checked Baggage: Pets traveling with a passenger that are not permitted in the cabin due to size or breed can be transported as checked baggage in the cargo hold.
- Air Cargo: Unaccompanied, very large pets or pets flying to countries that require that pets enter under air cargo will travel as manifest cargo in the hold.
Can my pet fly with me in the cabin? No (Service/Emotional support dogs only)
Can my pet fly with me as checked baggage? No
Can my pet fly as manifest cargo? Yes (domestic flights only)
Where is Cebu Pacific based?
Cebu Pacific [IATA:5J] is based out of Cebu, Clark, Davao, Iloilo, and its largest base in Manila. in the Philippines.
What countries does Cebu Pacific fly to?
Cebu Pacific only flies to destinations within the Philippines
Cebu Pacific Pet Policy – In Cabin
Cebu Pacific does not permit any live animal to fly in the cabin unless you are flying with a service dog who is trained to assist you in a task required to address a physical or medical disability or an emotional support dog to provide emotional assistance to their passenger.
Pets allowed flown by Cebu Pacific in the cabin
Service and emotional support dogs only.
Service/Emotional Support dog pet policy
All serviced dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge. They must be trained by an organization that specializes in service dog training to provide specific tasks for a person with a disability. Emotional support dogs are also permitted with required documentation. Passengers flying with service or emotional support dogs must declare their dog via Cebu Pacific’s website or app at booking.
Service and emotional support dogs must be suitably marked, harnessed, muzzles and leashed. Owners must supply absorbent pads and diapers to ensure that their dog does not cause damage to the aircraft.
They must fit in the space provided at their passenger’s feet without intruding on cabin operations or other passengers. They must be clean, mannerly and not show any signs of aggression toward other passengers or the flight crew.
Service dogs must have the following documents available:
- Certificate of training
- Proof of cuirrent rabies vaccination
- Certificate for Bureau of Animal Quarantine
Emotional support dogs must have the following documents available:
- Document confirming the dog has been trained and/or a document from a mental health professional on their letterhead stating that the guest has a mental disability
- Proof of current rabies vaccination
- Certificate from the Bureau of Animal Quarantine
These dogs must not occupy a passenger seat. One service or emotional support dog can fly with a passenger per flight.
All service and emotional support dogs are subject to the same requirements as regular dogs when traveling internationally.
Cebu Pacific Pet Policy – Checked Baggage
Cebu Pacific does not permit any live animal to fly as checked baggage.
Cebu Pacific Pet Policy – Air Cargo
All live animals flying as air cargo travel under an airline manifest or air waybill and are tracked throughout the entire flight. The airlines are responsible for caring for your pet during layovers as well. Unlike checked baggage, pets are generally checked in and claimed at the airline’s cargo facility. This facility is located on airport grounds; however, not the terminal. Many airlines require that an agent books the transport.
Pets flown by Cebu Pacific as air cargo
Dogs, cats and other animals.
Reservations
To book a cargo, the following details must be sent first to cargocare@cebupacificair.com :
- Shipper’s name
- Contact number
- Consignee
- Contact number
- Commodity
- Pieces & weight
- Dimensions
- Destination
- Flight date
All pets must be booked for cargo at least two days before the scheduled flight.
Age requirements
Minimum age for transport is three months of age.
Pet crate requirements
Crate restrictions per Cebu Pacific. For further requirements, see PET CRATE REQUIREMENTS.
Route or aircraft restrictions
Forms Required
- Quarantine Permit from the Bureau of Quarantine. The said permit can only be obtained through this website. The certificate must be countered signed at Quarantine Office in NAIA Terminal 2.
- Veterinary Health Certificate
- Rabies Vaccination Certificate (Pet should be vaccinated at least 14 days before the travel date)
Vaccination papers and pet must be presented to Quarantine Officer at departure.
Check in
Once air waybill is issued, the air waybill will be issued and check in must be 4-6 hours before the flight. Your pet will be checked in at the Cebu Pacific cargo facility which is located on airport grounds; however, with few exceptions, not at the airport terminal.
Pet fee
The cost of flying your pet as air cargo will depend on the following:
- cargo classification
- actual weight or dimensional volume** (whichever is higher) and
- declared value of your pet.
**L+W+H of crate
Cebu Pacific Pet Crate Requirements
All pet crates must conform to regulations set by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The container must be large enough for your pet(s) to stand, turn around, and lie down. The crate must be made of fiberglass or rigid plastic.
The crate door must have a secure, spring-loaded, all-around locking system with the pins extending beyond the horizontal extrusions above and below the door. The floor must be waterproof. The crate must not have wheels attached when checking your pet. Metal hardware should be used to fasten the top and bottom halves of your pet crate together. Cebu Pacific requires either metal or plastic threaded nuts and bolts to secure both halves of the crate.
All crates must be labeled with LIVE ANIMAL stickers and a Shipping Declaration that includes feeding and watering instructions.
Related: Is your pet’s crate IATA-compliant?
All pets should be acclimated to their crates prior to travel. This may take weeks or even months to accomplish; however it is the best thing you can do for pet before flying.
Related: Acclimating your pet to its crate or carrier
Temperature Restrictions – Checked Baggage and Air Cargo
When temperatures rise above or drop under certain levels, it is not advisable to transport of live animals in the cargo hold. These restrictions are implemented for the safety of your pet. If you will be flying your pet during daytime hours, you will need to sign liability waivers due to high temperatures in Philippine airports.
It is important to note that the risk from high or low temperatures is not when your pet is airborne. The risks come during preflight holding, loading on the tarmac and taxiing to the take-off runway.
Pets will not be accepted as checked baggage or air cargo when actual or forecasted temperatures are above 85°F (29.4°C) or below 45°F (7.2°C) at any airport on the itinerary. Pets may be accepted at temperatures below 45°F with an acclimation certificate, however, no pet will be transported at temperatures lower than 20°F (-6.6°C).
Note that the temperature restrictions for summer travel are lower for brachycephalic (snub-nosed) pets.
Cold-blooded animals are exempt from these restrictions.
Related: Why temperatures matter for pets flying in the cargo hold
Breeds Banned by Cebu Pacific
Cebu Pacific will not ship the following dog breeds or any crosses with a short or flat snout:
DOGS: Affenpinscher, American Pitbull Terrier, American Bully, Bijon Frise, Bichon Frise, Boston Terrier, Boxer (all breeds), Brussels Griffon, Bulldog (all breeds), Bull Mastiff (English Mastiff), Bull Terrier, Cane Corso, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chihuahua, Chow Chow, Dogo Argentino, Dogue de Bordeaux, (French Mastiff), English Toy Terrier, French Bulldog, Japanese Chin, Lhasa Apso, Maltese, Neopolitan Mastiff, Newfoundland, Pekingese, Presa Canario, Pug (all breeds), Shar Pei, Shih Tzu, Silky Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Tibetan Spaniel, Valley Terrier and Yorkshire Terrier.
CATS: Birman, Bombay, British Shorthair and Longhair, Burmese, Burmilla, Exotic Shorthair, Himalayan, Persian, Scottish Fold, Selkirk Rex and Silver Persian (Chincilla Cat).
Private Jet Charter
Another option for pet owners who do not want their pet to fly in the cargo hold is a pet-friendly private jet charter. Your pet can fly in your lap, at your feet or beside you comfortably without being confined. We can arrange flights from anywhere in the world to anywhere you need to go on your time schedule, without the crowds or commotion of a commercial airport.
Other Information
The information published here is a guideline for Cebu Pacific airline pet policy. For more airline pet policies, click the banner below.
Further Reading
How to keep your pet safe when flying in the cargo hold
Tips for airline pet travel
Requirements for a pet transiting a country by air
When do you need a pet transporter?
Routing your pet’s flight
Flying with a snub-nosed breed
More information on airline pet travel
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To the best of our ability, we ensure that recommendations given on PetTravel.com reflect the current regulations. We cannot predict how a given airline may enforce these regulations. Noncompliance may result in the need to deny your pet boarding privileges at the time of check in. We suggest that you minimize the disruptions that may occur by following Cebu Pacific pet policy.
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