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 Eva Air allow pets on your specific route? How much does it cost to fly a dog or cat on Eva Air? What documents will I need? What are the carrier or crate requirements for Eva Air? All your answers related to Eva Air 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 dogs only)
Can my pet fly with me as checked baggage? Yes
Can my pet fly as manifest cargo? Yes
Where is Eva Air based?
Eva Air (IATA:BR) is based out of Taiwan. Most layovers within Eva Air’s network will occur in this airport.
What countries does Eva Air fly to?
Eva Air offers service to pets to over 40 international destinations in Asia, Australia, Europe & North America including: Australia, Austria, Cambodia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Macao, Malaysia. Netherlands, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States and Vietnam.
Eva Air Pet Policy – In Cabin
Eva Air does not offer service to any live animal in the cabin of their aircraft with the exception of trained service dogs.
Forms required
The passenger assumes full responsibility and expense for complying with applicable laws, customs and/or other governmental regulations, requirements, or restrictions of the country, state or territory to and from which your pet is being transported. Upon arrival, health certificates, import permits, and other papers may be required by local authorities depending upon the route on which your pet is traveling.
Related: Regulations and forms required to import a pet to over 220 countries
Route restrictions
Check in
Your pet should be presented at the departure airport ticket counter in its carrier at least 30 minutes before normal check in times.
Related: How to clear airport security with a pet
Pet fee
Service dog pet policy
All service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge. They must be trained by a person or organization that specializes in service dog training to provide specific tasks for a person with a disability. Notice must be provided to the airline at least 48 hours prior to departure. Your service dog should be presented at the departure airport ticket counter in its carrier at least 30 minutes before normal check in times.
Service dogs must be suitably marked, harnessed and leashed. They must fit in the space provided at their passenger’s feet without intruding on cabin operations or other passengers. They will not be seated in exit rows. They must be clean, mannerly and not show any signs of aggression toward other passengers or the flight crew.
If flights involve the United States, Department of Transportation forms must be completed and submitted at least 48 hours prior to departure. All required documentation required for the destination country must be provided at check in.
All service dogs are subject to the same requirements as regular dogs when traveling internationally.
Eva Air Pet Policy – Checked Baggage
Eva Air will transport dogs, cats and rabbits as checked baggage on Eva Air if it is flying with an adult passenger. This section of the cargo department has the same temperature and pressure as the passenger cabin.
Live animals are checked in by reservation employees and are checked in at the airport terminal. The airline will move your pet between aircraft in their fleet during layovers if the layover is not over about 3 hours in length.
Pets flown by Eva Air as checked baggage
Dogs, cats and rabbits can be flown on Eva Air as checked baggage. Pets must be clean, mannerly and non-aggressive to other passengers or flight crew.
Reservations
Reservations must be made with Eva Air Reservations staff at least 48 hours prior to departure.
Age/Weight requirements
Pets under 4 months old will not be transported. If the weight of your pet and its crate exceeds 110 lbs. (50 kg), then preapproval from Eva Air is required. If the crate exceeds 115″ (292cm), then the pet must fly as air cargo.
Pet crate requirements
One pet per crate for crates weighing more than 31 lbs. (14 kg) including the pet. Two pets of the same species older than 4 months can fly in crates where their weight including the crate is less than or equal to 31 lbs. (14 kg). If the weight exceeds 31 lbs., then each pet must fly in their own crate. Note that the crate must be sized for the larger pet and must be three times the width of the larger pet.
All crates must conform to regulations imposed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). For more information, see PET CRATE REQUIREMENTS.
Route or aircraft restrictions
Pets cannot fly to Australia, Hong Kong or the United Kingdom as checked baggage. They must fly as air cargo.
Forms Required
All permits, licenses, tests, proof of rabies vaccinations and health certificates required for the destination country must be presented at check in. Note that many destinations that Eva Air serves will also require proof of a microchip and, in some cases, a rabies titer (serology) test.
Regulations for dogs flying to the United States have changed. Find new regulations to import a dog to the United States here.
The passenger assumes full responsibility and expense for complying with applicable laws, customs and/or other governmental regulations, requirements, or restrictions of the country, state or territory to and from which your pet is being transported. Upon arrival, health certificates, import permits, and other papers may be required by local authorities depending upon the route on which your pet is traveling.
Related: Regulations and forms required to import a pet to over 220 countries
Check in
Your pet should be presented at the departure airport ticket counter in its carrier at least 30 minutes before normal check in times.
Pet fee
The cost to fly your pet as checked baggage will depend on the route your pet is flying.
Eva Air 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. If you need a licensed agent to arrange your pet’s transport, send us an email at info@pettraveltransport.com.
Pets flown by Eva Air as air cargo
Warm blooded mammals, aquatics and reptiles. Eva Airlines Cargo will not ship poisonous, dangerous or offensive animals, wild birds, laboratory animals, animals with strong odors or pets that will be banned by the country of destination.
Reservations
Contact Eva Air Cargo sales office for more information about flying your pet as air cargo.
Age requirements
Various ages depending on the species of animal. Dogs and cats should be more than 4 months of age.
Pet crate requirements
All crates must conform to regulations imposed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). For more information, see PET CRATE REQUIREMENTS.
Forms Required
A health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, proof of rabies vaccination (dogs, cats and ferrets) and all forms required for your destination country.
The passenger assumes full responsibility and expense for complying with applicable laws, customs and/or other governmental regulations, requirements, or restrictions of the country, state or territory to and from which your pet is being transported. Upon arrival, health certificates, import permits, and other papers may be required by local authorities depending upon the route on which your pet is traveling.
Related: Regulations and forms required to import a pet to over 220 countries
Check in
Your pet will be checked in at the Eva Air cargo facility which is located on airport grounds; however, with few exceptions, not at the airport terminal.
Pet fee
The cost to fly your pet as air cargo will depend on the size of your pet’s crate, the weight of your pet including its crate, they type of pet and the route the pet is flying.
Eva Air 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, metal, rigid plastics, weld metal mesh, solid wood or plywood.
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. Eva Air 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, commercial airlines will prohibit the transport of live animals in the cargo hold. These restrictions are implemented for the safety of your pet. 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 Eva Air
The following brachycephalic (snub- or flat-nosed) dog and cat breeds or their mixes will not be accepted for carriage from Apr 1 to Nov 30 at Northern Hemisphere and from Oct 1 to Mar 31 for flights in the Southern Hemispheres.
DOGS: Affenpinscher, Boston Terrier, Boxers (all breeds), Brussels Griffin, Bulldog (all breeds), Bull Terrier, Pug (all breeds), Chow Chow, Dogue de Bordeaux, English Toy Spaniel, Japanese Chin/Japanese Spaniel/Chin Chin, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Lhasa Apso, Mastiff (all breeds), Pekingese, Presa Canario, Shar Pei, Shih Tzu and Tibetan Spaniel.
CATS: Burmese, Himalayan, Persian (e.g. Chinchilla) and Exotic short-haired cat.
Snub-nosed pets flying to or from or transiting these Southeast Asian countries are prohibited throughout the year.
- Cambodia
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Philippine
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Vietnam
The following breeds have been classified as aggressive by Eva Air and will not be transported at any time:
- American Pit Bull (Terrier)
- American Staffordshire
- Terrier Fila Brazileiros
- Japanese Tosa
- Pit Bull Terrier
- Dogo Argentino (Argentine Mastiff)
- Cane Corso
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 Eva Air 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 Eva Air pet policy.
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