Korean Air – Animals on board

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Pink and white plane

Korean Air is a Korean airline.

Airfare

Animals are accepted in the cabin by Korean Air.

Orange valise

Animals are accepted in the hold by Korean Air.

Booking (animal):

  • By call

Destinations

  • Germany
  • Argentina
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Burma
  • Brunei
  • Cambodia
  • Canada
  • China
  • Colombia
  • South Korea
  • Croatia
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Ecuador
  • Spain
  • United States
  • France
  • Honduras
  • Hungary
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Laos
  • Malaysia
  • Maldives
  • Mexico
  • Mongolia
  • Nepal
  • New Zealand
  • Uzbekistan
  • Palau
  • Netherlands
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Puerto Rico
  • Czech Republic
  • United Kingdom
  • Russia
  • Santiago
  • Singapore
  • Sri Lanka
  • Switzerland
  • Taiwan
  • Thailand
  • Turkey
  • Viet Nam

Service animals

  • Free transport for service dogs
  • Free transportation for emotional support dogs for flights to/from the United States
  • The animal sit in front of the passenger
  • The passenger holds the necessary documents for transport
  • Passenger holds a medical certificate less than one year before departure for an emotional support dog

Health conditions

  • Minimum age in the cabin: 8 weeks
  • Minimum age in hold : 16 weeks
  • The passenger holds the necessary documents for transport: transit, export, import, identity document, medical certificate
  • The company reserves the right to refuse the animal in case of suspects that the animal disturbs other passengers, in addition if the animal makes noise, the passenger will follow the instructions of the flight attendants.
  • The company does not advise taking sedatives
  • Water is food must be given to the maximum animal 2 hours before departure

Animals in Korean Air cabin

General terms and Conditions

  • Number of animals: 3 (1 in the cabin and 2 in the hold) or 2 in the cabin if: of the same breed and less than 6 months old.
  • Pets accepted: Dogs, Cats, Birds
  • Specific conditions: Should not be an unaccompanied minor
  • Maximum weight: 7 KILOS (INCLUDING CONTAINER)
  • Unserved destinations: United Kingdom, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Australia
  • Codeshare Flight: Contact the company
  • For travel with brachycephalic breeds, the passenger should consult a veterinarian
DOGS REFUSED
Ferocious Dogs (and any crossbreeding of their breeds):
Anatolia Shepherd, Caucasian Shepherd, Wolf Dog, Laika, Mastiff, Pit Bull Terrier, Rottweiler, Tosa
DISALLOWED ANIMALS
Any other animal
Animal with a strong, aggressive smell, under treatment, pregnant females

The container

CONTAINER DIMENSIONSCONTAINER PROPERTIES
Sum of dimensions : 115 CM
Maximum height: 20 CM
Maximum height (flexible container): 26 CM
Some devices requires specific dimensions
Solid design materials (wood, metal, plastic), or soft (tissue, leather)
Waterproof, ventilated
Identified via the inscription of the passenger’s name and telephone number
The animal must remain in the container throughout the flight
The bottom is covered with absorbent litter

The fare

The rates below are shown by animal and segment.

Asia ↔ America200 USD / 200 CAD
From / To Brazil175 USD / 175 CAD
Asia ↔ Europe / Middle East / Africa / Oceania200 USD / 200 CAD
Korea↔ Japan / China / Hong Kong / Taiwan / Macau / Mongolia100 USD / 100 CAD
Inside Asia (Except Korea ↔ Japan/ China / Hong Kong / Taiwan / Macau / Mongolia)150 USD / 150 CAD
Domestic flight (Korea)KRW 20,000

Korean Air also offers an animal loyalty card to its passengers.

Animals in the hold of Korean Air

General terms and Conditions

  • Number of animals: 3 (1 in the cabin and 2 in the hold) or 2 in the cabin if: of the same breed and less than 6 months old.
  • Pets accepted: Dogs, Cats, Birds
  • Specific conditions: Should not be an unaccompanied minor
  • Minimum weight: 7 KILOS (INCLUDING CONTAINER)
  • Maximum weight: 45 KILOS (INCLUDING CONTAINER)
  • Weight restriction: Warning for some countries, animals between 33 and 45 KILOS are not allowed
  • Unserved destinations: Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, United Kingdom
  • Codeshare Flight: Contact the company
DOGS REFUSED
Affenpinscher, American Bully, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Brussels Griffon, Bulldog, Cane Corso, Chihuahua, Chow-Chow, Argentinian Dogue, Dogue de Bordeaux, English Toy Spaniel (Cavalier King Charles), Japanese Spaniel, Lhasa Apso, Newfoundland, Beijing, Carlin, Shar-Pei, Shih Tzu,
CATS REFUSED
British Shorthair, Burmese, Exotic, Himalayan, Persian, Scottish Fold
DISALLOWED ANIMALS
Any other animal

The container

CONTAINER DIMENSIONSCONTAINER PROPERTIES
Sum of dimensions: 291 CM
Maximum height : 84 CM
Solid design materials (wood, metal, plastic)
Waterproof, ventilated
Identified via passenger name and telephone number
The animal must remain in the container throughout the flight
The bottom is covered with absorbent litter

The fare

The rates below are shown by animal and segment.

DestinationsLESS THAN 32 KILOSFROM 33 KILOS TO 45 KILOS
Asia ↔ America200 USD / 200 CAD400 USD / 400 CAD
From / To Brazil175 USD / 175 CAD350 USD / 350 CAD
Asia ↔ Europe / Middle East / Africa / Oceania200 USD / 200 CAD400 USD / 400 CAD
Korea↔ Japan / China / Hong Kong / Taiwan / Macau / Mongolia100 USD / 100 CAD200 USD / 200 CAD
Inside Asia
(Except Korea ↔ Japan/ China / Hong Kong / Taiwan / Macau / Mongolia)
150 USD / 150 CAD300 USD / 300 CAD
Domestic flight (Korea)KRW 30,000KRW 60,000 

Korean Air also offers an animal loyalty card to its passengers.

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For full conditions, or additional information, it is possible to contact the company.

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