Pet Policy
Rules and restrictions
Be sure to review this information before your trip and plan accordingly. And remember that all airlines have different restrictions, so read each airline’s rules before you book a new trip.
- Pets are not allowed to travel in the main cabin, except service dogs.
- Pets must travel as checked baggage in the cargo hold: household cats, dogs, and guide dogs. For cargo crates, the ASPCA says that crates should be large enough for your pet to sit, stand, and turn around in.
- Restricted breeds: American pit bull, American Staffordshire terrier, Fila Brazileiros, Japanese tosa, pit bull terrier, Dogo Argentino, and mastiff.
- Brachycephalic breeds (cats and dogs) are also restricted—i.e. breeds with a shortened head and nose and flat face such as pugs, shih tzus, and Chihuahuas. They typically have trouble breathing, which flying can exacerbate. (Please see site for specific Brachycephalic breeds that are restricted.)
- Allowed regions and months for the transportation of short-nosed dogs and cats are as follows: Allowed Regions: Taiwan, Northeast Asia, and China. Not allowed in other regions. Allowed Months: January, February, March, and December.
From what to bring for your flight, to how you should prepare your pet for air travel, check out this article for handy tips on flying with your pet.
Fees
Keep these extra costs in mind when traveling with pets.
- 1.5 times the excess baggage charges
- Service dogs travel for free
About
Founded in 1959, China Airlines initially transported military supplies in Laos as well as took on special cargo transport tasks for Vietnamese government and USARV. The airline is headquartered in Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, now operating over 1,400 flights per week to 102 cities across Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceania. It is the national carrier of Taiwan, and one of the country’s two major airlines along with EVA Air.