To many of those who own pets, pets are considered family. Often, pet owners bring their pets overseas for long-term business trips or a move-in from another country, and I am sure many of you who are reading this article have come to Korea with your pets as well. As “how” to bring pets overseas often becomes troublesome for many owners, we are here to discuss with you about pet transportation services today.
Primarily, animals that are allowed to travel through airlines include dogs, cats, and pet birds. The number and standard of eligible pets for transportation may vary depending on the airline you are using, so it is always important to check the information ahead of time. Although the details may vary, the airlines will mutually require the owner to bring a cage with them, with the approval of the airline prior to the flight. For specifications, you can check with each airline!
Asiana Airlines
As for Asiana Airlines, pets are eligible for the cabin if the weight of the pet (including the cage) is 7 kg or less. The sum of three sides of the pet carrier must be 115 cm or less, and the maximum height of the cage is 21 cm or less (soft cages must be 26 cm or less and must be stowed under the seat.)
If the pet’s size exceeds the cabin baggage specifications, you must transport your pet as checked baggage, and the pet’s weight (including the cage) must be 45 kg or less, with the sum of three sides of the cage being 285 cm or less, as well as the height being 84 cm or less. The number of in-cabin or checked pets may be restricted or refused entry depending on the type of aircraft and route.
The airline must be contacted by the owner before the flight for a pet transportation approval via phone (1588-8000), and you must have all APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) documents ready for the according country/area. Once you file a health certificate and rabies vaccination certification to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, you will be able to receive a health certificate for animal quarantine. The ministry only operates from 9AM to 6PM, so you must get the certification issued ahead of time. For more information, visit Asiana Airlines’ website using the link below!
https://flyasiana.com/C/KR/EN/contents/traveling-with-pets
Korean Air
When traveling with Korean Air, dogs, cats, and pet birds over the age of 8 weeks are eligible to transport in the cabin. If transported as checked baggage, each pet must be over the age of 16 weeks. For the cabin, the pet (including the cage) must be 7 kg or less, and the pet can weigh 45 kg or less as checked baggage. To be eligible for the cabin, the sum of three sides of the pet carrier must be 115 cm or less and the maximum height of the cage is 20 cm or less (soft cases must be 26 cm or less.) If transported as checked baggage, the sum of three sides of the cage must be 291 cm or less, and height must be 84 cm or less.
Animal transportation may be restricted or refused depending on the country/area/type of aircraft, so you must call the service center (1588-2001) at least 48 hours before the flight for an affirmation. In addition, Korean Air offers a program called “SKYPETS”, where you can collect stamps per each travel with your pet for a discounted price offer or a free transit bonus. For more information, visit Korean Air’s website using the link below!
https://www.koreanair.com/kr/en/airport/assistance/travel-with-pet/skypets
When using Delta Airlines for a flight to a country in Europe, you can bring dogs, cats, or pet birds over the age of 15 weeks with you, but the pet must be over the age of 16 weeks or over for any other countries. Pets must be kept in their cage, and each cage should be small enough to be stowed under the seat. The eligible cage size varies depending on the type of aircraft, so you must check with the airline after you book a flight.
Pets are offered service on a first-come, first-served basis, so make sure to call in the Delta Service (800-211-1212) to check the schedule! Moreover, pets are allowed entrance to Delta Sky Club, when they are kept in their cage. For more information, visit Delta Airlines’ website using the link below!
https://www.delta.com/kr/en/pet-travel/overview
As for United Airlines, dogs and cats over the age of 16 weeks are eligible for transportation service. Each cage for the cabin must be length 44 cm x width 30 cm x height 19 cm or under, and for soft cage, it is 46 cm x 28 cm x 28 cm or under. Each passenger can bring 1 pet in 1 cage into the cabin.
To travel with pets, you must book prior to the flight. You can do this by adding the number of pets you are bringing in with you when you are booking your ticket, and editing the information is also possible on the “manage your booking” menu. You can call the service center (1-800-864-8311) for help. For more information, visit United Airlines’ website using the link below!
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/animals/in-cabin.html
If the circumstances do not allow you to travel with your pet through your selected airline, requesting it through international pet and animal transportation specialized agencies may be your option. First option is “PET Airline”. PET Airline offers you a one-stop service from picking up your animal, all the way to the transportation of your pet to the requested final destination (the service also includes all the procedures including visiting the quarantine animal and plant counter, issuing a health certificate and rabies vaccination, documentation prep, clear customs, onboarding, and subsequent procedures as well). For more information, visit the link below!
https://petairline.co.kr/contact-us/?lang=en
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The second option is “Pet Tour”. Pet Tour is a pet travel specialty agency that specifically deals with pets’ immigration processing, health and quarantine documentations, airport pick-up, international air transport, and import & export processes. For more information, please directly inquire to the agency!
*Inquiry: 02-6264-8288, petdrive@naver.com
If you are planning to leave the country soon, we hope you find this information helpful. Have a safe flight with your family, your pet!
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