China Southern Airlines

Pet Policy Summary:

Airline Pet Policy Summary:

• Small household pets such as dogs, birds, and cats can be transported as baggage.
• Pets that are too small, too large, or pose risks to transportation cannot be transported as baggage. This includes certain breeds of short-nosed canines and felines, and aggressive breeds.
• All pets being transported must be in a breathable container (exceptions apply for service dogs).
• Passengers bear full responsibility for the pets they transport. The airline is not liable for the pet's illness, injury, or death unless it is caused by the airline's actions.

Packaging Requirements:

• Applications for pet transport must be submitted at least 72 hours before flight departure.
• Each passenger can only carry one pet or one pair of birds in their checked baggage.
• The cage size used for transport must meet certain dimensions and weight restrictions.
• Pets must be in good health, harmless, clean, and not have a pungent odor. Pregnant animals are not allowed.
• Check-in for pets is 90 minutes before flight departure.

Required Documentation:

• For domestic flights, an animal quarantine certificate is required.
• For international flights, additional documents such as "Certificate of Quarantine" and "Certificate of Rabies Immunization" are required, along with any other documentation required by the destination or transiting countries.

Pet Carrier Requirements:

• The carrier must be sturdy, lockable, and have ventilation on at least three sides.
• The base of the crate should be flat and stationary. Crates with wheels must have them fixed or removed.
• Cages used for transport must have an absorbent mat to prevent urine and feces from coming into contact with other baggage.

Charges for Small Animals:

• The weight of the pet, their container, and food is not included in the passenger's free baggage allowance and is charged as excess baggage.

Transportation of Service Dogs:

• Service dogs are transported free of charge and do not count toward any free