Pet Policies
Transporting pets as checked baggage (AVIH), in addition to regular charge for pet transportation, an oversize charge will be applied if the total dimensions of pet container exceed the limit stipulated in free baggage allowance. (Please check Charges for Oversized/Overweight Baggage)
If you would like to transport your dog or cat as checked baggage, please contact China Airlines in advance. Pets and pet containers may not be included in the free baggage allowance.
Fees for transporting pets is 1.5 times the excess baggage charges, and determined by weight, including the weight of both the pet(s) and the container. Number of Pets Allowed Per Container.
Pet Age | Pet Weight | Number of Pets Allowed Per Container |
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Age > 6 months (Adult pets) | Weight > 14 kg | One pet per container |
Weight ≤ 14 kg | At most two pets of similar sizes per container | |
10 weeks ≤ Age ≤ 6 months (Pre-adulthood pets) | Weight ≤ 14 kg | At most three puppies/kittens from the same litter per container |
If you would like to transport your dog or cat as checked baggage, please contact China Airlines in advance. Pets and pet containers may not be included in the free baggage allowance.
- Weight ≦ 32kg: 2 units of excess baggage charge rate should be applied
- 32kg < Weight ≦ 45kg : 4 units of excess baggage charge rate should be applied
- Weight > 45kg : 6 units of excess baggage charge rate should be applied
*Note: AVIH more than 50kg must be approved by China Airlines before departure.
Pet Age | Pet Weight | Number of Pets Allowed Per Container |
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Age > 6 months (Adult pets) | No weight restriction | At most one pet per container |
Weight > 9 kg | One pet per container | |
10 weeks ≤ Age ≤ 6 months (Pre-adulthood pets) | Weight ≤ 9 kg | At most two pets of similar sizes per container |