China Airlines

Pet Policy Summary:

Airline Pet Policy Summary

• Travelers must contact the booking department at least 48 hours before flight departure to confirm pet transportation.
• Transportation of pets is limited to household cats, dogs, and Psychiatric Assistance dogs on specific routes.
• Pets are only transported on flights directly operated by China Airlines and Mandarin Airlines.
• Transportation of pets is not applicable on interline segments.
• Pets are to be placed in appropriate containers and transported in the cargo hold as checked baggage.
• Each passenger can check in a maximum of 2 cages, with a total of 8 cages per flight.
• Pets must comply with arrival/transit country restrictions.
• Travelers must understand the animal import and export regulations of the destination country/region.
• U.S. travelers must adhere to new CDC requirements effective August 1, 2024.
• Newborn pets (less than ten weeks old), pets with strong odors, pregnant pets (more than 40 days pregnant), and pets who have recently given birth (within 7 days) are not accepted.
• Pets must arrive at the airport 2 hours before the flight for check-in.
• Pet containers must adhere to IATA regulations.
• Service dogs for passengers with disabilities are accepted in the cabin at no charge.
• Fees for pet transportation depend on the combined weight of the pet(s) and the container. Pets over 32kg are charged double the fixed rate.
• Specific breeds such as Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, and Japanese Tosa are not accepted.
• Snub-nosed dogs and cats are accepted only for journeys not exceeding 6 hours and temperatures below 21°C (70°F).