Philippine Airlines Pet Policy

Pets that do not meet the airline’s new pet policy requirements are denied boarding the Philippine Airlines. Pets onboard are kept in pens, separated by gender. There is a designated area for them only, with limited access, and when they are in the pen, they are required to stay in their designated area.

A Valid Health Certificate

All dogs and cats traveling to the Philippines must be accompanied by a valid health certificate showing they have received treatment for both internal and external parasites. The certificate must be issued by a licensed veterinarian who has examined your pet within 21 days before arrival in the Philippines, and it must contain the following information:

Name, address, and phone number of owner or agent (if applicable)Date of birth or age if unknown (if known)Sex, breed, or type of animalWeight (if known)Identification mark(s) if any on animal(s).

Checking In Pets As Baggage

Pen gates are checked daily, and if they are not closed and if foul play is not suspected, the animals are allowed access to the rest of the aircraft. This is done so that there are no interactions between the animals and the passengers. You may not check in any pets as baggage unless they have proper training as seeing-eye or hearing-ear dogs and the passenger is dependent upon them for assistance. They must be properly trained to assist a person with a disability (as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act).

This policy applies to all breeds of short-snouted dogs, including but not limited to boxers, bulldogs (American, English, or French), pugs (Chinese or Dutch), Chow Chows, Lhasa Apsos, Pekingese, Shih Tzus, and Pomeranians.

This policy applies to all breeds of short-snouted dogs, including but not limited to boxers, bulldogs (American, English, or French), pugs (Chinese or Dutch), Chow Chows, Lhasa Apsos, Pekingese, Shih Tzus, and Pomeranians. Certain breeds of dogs are not allowed onboard Philippine Airlines’ aircraft.

Do not bring a dog that is not trained as a seeing-eye or hearing-ear dog. Do not bring small birds in the cabin (except parrots).

Small Birds

Small birds that are allowed on board include canaries, budgerigars (parakeets), finches, and cockatoos. If you have any other small birds, please check with us before traveling to make sure they are permitted.

Other species of birds cannot be carried in the cabin and are restricted to baggage only which must be hand-carried by the passenger. Only one bird per cage is permitted within checked baggage, but multiple cages may be carried as part of your total baggage allowance if you have purchased an additional seat.

Conclusion

Philippine Airlines is a great option for pet owners. They have some rules for flying with pets that you should be aware of before booking your flight with them. The airline will transport dogs and cats under 15 pounds as checked luggage on domestic flights only; larger dogs may travel as cargo or excess baggage (if their weight doesn’t exceed 50lbs). If you’re bringing an animal from outside the Philippines, remember to bring all required documents like health certificates and vaccination records when traveling internationally with PAL.

Q: What paperwork needs to be filled out?

A:  Philippine airlines have strict pet regulations. Your pet must have current vaccination documentation on file and be accompanied by you when you travel to or from the country. (Found on the website of the airline)

Q: Are there any breed or size restrictions for flying with Philippine Airlines?

A:  Yes, unfortunately, small birds aren’t permitted to fly at night. If your flight is on a late-night between Manila and Cebu, check with Philippine Airlines as to what their night curfew policy is.

Q: What are the minimum health requirements for my pet?

A: The health requirements for flying with a pet on Philippine Airlines are the same as for a human passenger. Your pet needs to be vaccinated against common diseases and must be wearing an approved canine or cat seat. You can bring your pet’s food and water on board as permitted luggage in the cabin baggage section, but please keep them under control so they don’t distract other passengers. If your pet is small enough to fit in the bag provided, you can carry them as carry-on luggage.