Due to our services may be restricted by airport facilities in various countries and the applicable regulations. Please take note of the following points and evaluate the health of your pets before arranging transportation for your pets.
1. Separation from the owner
In compliance with customs and quarantine regulations, you may not have access to your pets
after checking-in at the departing airport until delivery at the destination. Depending on the duration
of the journey and customs/quarantine procedures, separation may last for days or weeks.
Given the potential duration of the journey/quarantine, some pets may experience anxiety caused by separation.
2. Noise
Your pets may be exposed to highly noisy environment before being loaded onboard and
during the journey / transportation.
The aircraft noise may be as loud as 115dB.
3. Unfamiliar environment and limited space
Storage space may be exposed to a large volume of vehicular, human and shipment traffic,
which could heighten your pets’ anxiety. We therefore strongly recommend
that you familiarize your pets with crates or similar equipment in the time leading up to the journey
to minimize your pets’ anxiety when stored in small, enclosed and unfamiliar surroundings.
4. Loading environment
Before being loaded onto the aircraft, your pets may be placed outdoors temporarily (approx. 1 hour).
China Airlines provides a designated container to shield your pets from direct sunlight or rain/snow,
but it is hard to prevent changes in outdoor temperature or humidity.
Your pets will be loaded in cargo compartment during flight,
where your pets can experience the same atmospheric pressure ,temperature and humidity as in cabin.
5. Feeding and watering
It is suggested that sufficient food and water are well-prepared for your pets throughout the whole journey,
and ensure they are able to consume the food and water without any assistance during the carriage.
We also suggest train your pets in advance for using water feeder.
6. Quarantine Regulations
The U.S. government prohibits entry of dogs from countries/regions at high risk of rabies. For detailed regulations, please refer to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website:
https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/high-risk-dog-ban-frn.html
We sincerely hope that you will carefully consider the above circumstances and review your pets’ travel plan with a professional veterinary.