China Eastern Airlines

Pet Policy Summary:

Summary of China Eastern Airlines Small Animals Transport Policy

Small animals such as domesticated dogs, cats and birds are allowed on international flights of China Eastern Airlines departing from China, subject to certain regulations and requirements.

Key Information:

• Special service application for small animals is only available on international flights of China Eastern Airlines departing from China.
• Small animals do not include wild animals or animals with a tendency to attack humans.
• Transport documents for domestic flights include an Animal Quarantine Conformity Certificate and a Vaccination Certificate.
• Transport documents for international flights include a Sanitary Certificate, valid entry-exit documents, Health Declaration Statement, Certificate for Rabies Vaccination, and any additional special documents required by the entry/transit countries.
• Flights must be direct and operated by China Eastern Airlines or Shanghai Airlines. Aircraft without an oxygen cabin cannot carry animals.
• Carriage of small animals is not accepted if the temperature is forecast to be below minus 12℃ or above 30℃.
• Applications for carriage should be made no later than 48 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• Service charges apply based on the weight of the small animal, their containers and food.
• Check-in procedures should be completed 90 minutes before take-off with all the required documents and a printed Small Animals Carriage Application Form.
• Small animals are transported in the cargo cabin, not the passenger cabin.
• Transport of small animals will be declined if the carriage container does not satisfy the provisions, or the animal is pregnant, under 6 months old, or unsuitable for air transport.
• Containers made of soft materials or with inappropriate locking systems are not allowed.
• For changes or cancellation of small animal carriage services, passengers must handle this at least 48 hours before departure.

Quarantine Requirements:

Effective May 1, 2019, passengers on China Eastern Airlines flights to China must meet inspection, documentation, and quarantine requirements. For details, visit the official website of the General Administration of Customs, P. R. China.