Cabin travel is available only through the Flying with Pets programme on selected nonstop flights from Hong Kong to Japan. A separate checked-baggage policy applies to other qualifying outbound routes.
PUBLIC POLICY REVIEWEDReviewed: 18 Jul 2026 · Next review due: 25 Jul 2026
MODES
Cabin · Pet as checked baggage
Cabin is limited to HKG–NRT, HKG–KIX and HKG–NGO on Hong Kong Airlines-operated nonstop flights. One dog or cat per passenger, pet and soft carrier up to 8 kg, carrier up to 45 × 37 × 21 cm. Hong Kong arrival still requires manifest cargo.
BOAS AND BRACHYCEPHALIC BREEDS
Breed risk is not a diagnosis
All brachycephalic dogs and cats are excluded from both the cabin programme and checked-baggage transport. Fighting breeds, pregnant pets, unweaned pets, pets under eight weeks, and unwell pets are also excluded.
BOOKING CHANNEL
Cabin: Pet Holidays only, documents and payment at least seven days ahead. Checked: contact Hong Kong Airlines at least seven working days ahead.
The marketing carrier is not enough. Verify the operating flight, aircraft, airport station and capacity.
OFFICIAL SOURCE
Official sources
Peqaboo does not use third-party “pet-friendly” labels as a compliance decision. These are the official policies reviewed.