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Korean Air Pet Policy — Cabin, Cargo & Service Animals
Korean Air Pet Policy — Cabin, Cargo & Service Animals — Summary
Whether Korean Air 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: Small cats and dogs up to 7 kg including carrier travel in the cabin on most international routes — more permissive than ANA or JAL..
- Pets in the hold or cargo: Larger animals travel in the hold..
- Pet fees: Charged by route and cabin versus hold..
- Service animals: Assistance dogs travel free with the DOT form on US routes..
Pets in the cabin
Small cats and dogs up to 7 kg including carrier travel in the cabin on most international routes — more permissive than ANA or JAL.
Pets in the hold or cargo
Larger animals travel in the hold.
Pet fees
Charged by route and cabin versus hold.
Service animals
Assistance dogs travel free with the DOT form on US routes.
Restrictions and destination rules
Korean import rules require a microchip, rabies vaccination and health certificate.
Korean Air flying with pets — common questions
Can I bring my dog in the cabin on Korean Air?
Small cats and dogs up to 7 kg including carrier travel in the cabin on most international routes — more permissive than ANA or JAL. Charged by route and cabin versus hold.
Does Korean Air accept service animals?
Assistance dogs travel free with the DOT form on US routes.
What are the Korean Air pet restrictions?
Korean import rules require a microchip, rabies vaccination and health certificate.
More Korean Air help
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