Air China – Pet Travel Guidelines
| Pet Type | Cabin | Checked Baggage / Hold | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog | No (service dogs allowed in cabin with docs) | Yes (domestic dog breeds only; ≤32kg incl. crate) | No aggressive or snub-nosed breeds. One per pax. |
| Cat | No | Yes (domestic cat breeds only; same rules as dogs) | No Persian, Himalayan, Burmese, or Exotic Shorthair cats. |
| Bird | No | No | Not accepted |
| Rabbit | No | No | Not accepted |
| Reptile | No | No | Not accepted |
| Fish | No | No | Not accepted |
Key Guidelines
- Booking required at least 2 hours prior to departure for pet check-in.
- Pet and crate combined must not exceed 32 kg.
- Each passenger may check in only one pet.
- Aggressive and brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds are banned.
- No pets allowed as cabin baggage (except certified service dogs).
- Transit pets: Minimum 2.5 hours transit time required if continuing through Beijing, Shanghai, or Chengdu.
- No dogs to the U.S. as of Feb 1, 2025 (includes service dogs) – temporarily suspended due to CDC ruling.
Required Documents
- Quarantine certificate by AQSIQ (all pets)
- Rabies vaccination certificate
- Import/export permits for international segments
- ISO-compliant microchip – 15-digit numeric, readable by scanner
Last updated: July 22, 2025