Japan Airlines

Pet Policy Summary:

Summary of Japan Airlines Pet Policy

Health Considerations

• Consult with a vet if pet has respiratory conditions, trouble regulating body temperature, history of appetite loss or diarrhea during flights, stress in dark places, or other conditions ill-suited for air travel.
• French Bulldogs and Bulldogs are not allowed due to susceptibility to changing environment during air travel.

Flight Conditions

• Pets are kept in shaded, air-conditioned areas until flight departure.
• Conditions may change depending on season during transport, loading and unloading.
• Lighting inside the cargo room is turned off during flight, air pressure is set to 0.8 bar.
• Pets may hear noises not heard on the ground during takeoff, flight, and landing.

Check-in Precautions

• Ensure pet has sufficient food and water before check-in.
• If journey is longer than 12 hours, include a water dispenser in the crate.
• To ease pet's stress level, place a towel or familiar items inside the crate.
• Arrive 120 minutes prior to the departure time to allow pet to adjust to local temperature.

Pet Travel Conditions

• Advanced reservation is required to ensure cargo space.
• Only dogs, cats, small birds, rabbits, ferrets, hamsters, marmots, squirrels, and chinchillas are accepted.
• Dogs and cats must be at least 8 weeks of age.
• Proof of vaccination may be required at some facilities.

Pet Crate Requirements

• Crates must be large enough for the animal to stand up, lie down and turn around.
• Must be constructed of durable material and be leak-proof.
• Crates must have proper ventilation and be lockable and escape proof.

Document Requirements

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