Japan Airlines (JAL) pet policy
Checked 7 Nov 2026 · Official source
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| Pets in cabin | No |
|---|---|
| Species accepted | Dogs, cats, small birds, rabbits, ferrets, hamsters, marmots, squirrels and chinchillas |
| Max carrier size | IATA-compliant hard crate for the hold; rental M 32 × 32 × 39 cm / L 45 × 45 × 41 cm |
| Max weight (pet + carrier) | Not applicable — no cabin pets |
| Fees | To be confirmed with the airline |
| Checked bag / cargo option | Yes: dogs, cats, small birds, rabbits, ferrets, hamsters, marmots, squirrels, chinchillas; IATA-compliant hard crate; rental crates M 32x32x39 cm (7.4 kg) and L 45x45x41 cm (11.5 kg), reserve up to 4 days before |
| Breed restrictions | French Bulldogs and Bulldogs not accepted on any flight. JAL Cargo (unaccompanied) refuses 23 breeds incl. pug, shih tzu, boxer, Boston terrier, pit bull etc. |
| Route restrictions | Extra requirements for dogs to the US (CDC); pick up at baggage claim then go to animal quarantine |
| Service animals | To be confirmed with the airline |
Good to know
- Booking
- Advance reservation via JAL Contact Center; confirmation can take several days; check in >=120 min before
- Seasonal restrictions
- No embargo; summer caution May 1-Oct 31 (avoid daytime, esp. brachycephalic)
- Minimum age
- To be confirmed with the airline
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Recent changes
No verified change history in the supplied research. Checked 7 Nov 2026.
Before you book, re-check the official policy: Official source.