Japan Airlines

Or call (800) 525-3663 for more information. You can use BringFido to find a pet friendly place to stay at your destination.

Unfortunately, pets are not permitted to travel in the cabin with Japan Airlines.

Animals are permitted to travel on domestic and international flights as cargo if they meet the necessary requirements. Contact the Cargo Department directly at (800) 525-3663 to arrange Fido's transport.

For pets traveling as cargo, carriers must be large enough for the animal to stand up, lie down, and turn around. They must be constructed of durable plastic, fiberglass, wood or material of similar strength, and be leak proof. Carriers must have proper ventilation, be lockable, and escape-proof.

Japan Air does not accept the following 21 dog breeds: Affenpinscher, Bordeaux Mastiff Boston terrier, Boxer, Brussels Griffon, Bull terrier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chin, Chow chow
Italian Corso dog King Charles Spaniel, Lhasa Apso, Mastiff, Pekingese, Perro de Presa Canario, Pit Bull Terrier, Pug, Shar Pei, Shih Tzu, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and Tibetan Prayer Dog. Additionally, Bulldogs and French Bulldogs are not accepted in the cargo hold. The following breeds must always be transported in sturdy metal carriers: Boxer, Doberman, Great Dane, Japanese Akita, Japanese Kishu, Japanese Tosa, Shepherd, and St. Bernard. Pet owners must check animals in at least 120 minutes before departure and must have a letter of consent prepared before the animal is accepted.

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