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JAL Pet Policy — Cabin, Cargo & Service Animals
JAL Pet Policy — Cabin, Cargo & Service Animals — Summary
Whether JAL allows pets in the cabin, cargo options, fees, service animal rules and the destination import requirements that catch owners out.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Pets in the cabin: JAL does not permit pets in the cabin on international routes other than assistance dogs..
- Pets in the hold or cargo: Pets travel in the hold on many routes..
- Pet fees: Charged by route and weight..
- Service animals: Assistance dogs travel free in the cabin with the DOT form on US routes..
Pets in the cabin
JAL does not permit pets in the cabin on international routes other than assistance dogs.
Pets in the hold or cargo
Pets travel in the hold on many routes.
Pet fees
Charged by route and weight.
Service animals
Assistance dogs travel free in the cabin with the DOT form on US routes.
Restrictions and destination rules
Japan's strict import and quarantine rules apply — begin preparation at least seven months ahead.
JAL flying with pets — common questions
Can I bring my dog in the cabin on JAL?
JAL does not permit pets in the cabin on international routes other than assistance dogs. Charged by route and weight.
Does JAL accept service animals?
Assistance dogs travel free in the cabin with the DOT form on US routes.
What are the JAL pet restrictions?
Japan's strict import and quarantine rules apply — begin preparation at least seven months ahead.
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