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OPERATING CARRIER POLICY

Hong Kong Airlines

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.

HX · EXACT FLIGHT CONFIRMATION REQUIRED

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