Air China

Pet Policy Summary:

Airline Pet Policy Summary

• Only domesticated cats and dogs are accepted for transport.
• Aggressive breeds, snub-nosed breeds, pregnant pets, pets less than 8 weeks old, nursing pets, and pets that have given birth within 7 days are not accepted.
• Some aircraft models (A319, A320, 737-8MAX, ARJ21-700) cannot transport pets due to lack of oxygen-equipped cargo compartments.
• Passengers are fully responsible for their pets unless airline negligence is involved.
• Pets must be pre-approved, only one pet per passenger, and the total weight (including the container) should not exceed 32 kg.
• Check-in for pets should be at least 120 minutes before departure and a liability waiver must be signed.
• Domestic flights require AQSIQ quarantine certificate. International flights require AQSIQ certification and compliance with the destination country's regulations.
• Pets entering China must meet quarantine regulations, have valid certificates, ISO-standard electronic chips, and may need a 30-day quarantine.
• Carriers must meet specific requirements and allow pets to stand, turn, and lie down naturally.
• Refer to Air China's fee schedules for pet transport costs.
• Service dogs in the cabin must meet Air China's requirements. The same rules apply for service dogs transported in the cargo compartment.

Contact Air China for Full Details

For more information on requirements, passengers should contact Air China directly or consult relevant regulatory announcements.