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Are you a pet parent seeking the best for your pet? You know well that pets are not just companions, but your family members. Safeguarding your furry baby's comfort and safety is of utmost importance—most notably when travelling. Thai Airways can be your trusted travel partners to fly your furry buddies to distant locations. 

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited is the national carrier of Thailand. Thai Airlines was founded in 1961. The head office of the THAI airline is located on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road in the Chatuchak district of Bangkok. Being a founding member of the Star Alliance brings THAI a significant presence in the aviation business.

Moving with your furry friend on THAI Airways can be a significant challenge, requiring clarity on travel protocols to guarantee their well-being. Here is the THAI Airways pet policy to safeguard your pet’s comfort during the flight.

In-Cabin Pet Travel

Thai Airways does not allow pets to travel in the cabin of the aircraft.

Service Dogs

Dogs that assist blind or deaf people are accepted in the cabin on most flights. Emotional support dogs are only accepted on flights to or from the United States.

As Check-in Baggage

Pets can travel in the cargo section of the aircraft, which sustains the same temperature and pressure as the passenger cabin.

Pets Allowed

Dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, and ferrets. Sick or pregnant pets are not allowed to travel through Thai Airways. Animals including birds, rodents, reptiles, skunks, minks, and soft-shelled turtles are also not allowed. 

Weather Restrictions

Pets are exposed to the seasonal temperature differences when moving between the holding area and boarding. Please contact the airline for more specific restrictions on temperatures.

Reservations & Check-In

You must check in at the reservation desk and pay the excess baggage charge. Keep in mind that only a limited number of pets are allowed on each flight. 

Breed Restrictions

The following breeds are not allowed as checked baggage in Thai Airlines:

• American Bulldog / Bully
• American Staffordshire Terrier
• American Pit Bull Terrier
• Boston Terrier
• Boxer
• Brussels Griffon
• Bulldog
• Chinese Pug
• Chow Chow
• Dutch Pug
• English Bulldog
• English Toy Spaniel
• French Bulldog
• Lhasa Apso
• Japanese Boxer
• Japanese Pug
• Japanese Spaniel (Chin)
• All Breeds of Mastiff
• Pekinese
• Pit Bull
• Pug
• Shar Pei
• Shih Tzu
• Staffordshire Bull Terrier
• Tibetan Spaniel

Forms Required

Any forms that must be completed by your origination and destination country must be presented to Thai Airways representatives at check-in. 

Crate Requirements

The travel kennel has to be IATA-approved and big enough so that the pet should be able to comfortably sit, stand, lie down and turn around in the crate.

Manifest Cargo

Unaccompanied pets are transported as manifest cargo.

Pets Allowed

Dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, hamsters, and ferrets. Pets are not allowed if they are sick or pregnant.

Breed Restrictions

All Pitbull and Staffordshire Terrier breeds are prohibited as cargo. 

Forms Required

You will need to submit a health certificate duly signed by a licensed veterinarian. The health certificate has to be made at least 10 days before travel. You will also be required to attach all the forms required by your origination and destination country. Quarantine arrangements are necessary for Japan in advance.

Destinations Served

Thai Airways is based in Japan and serve cities in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, New Zealand, São Paulo, Brazil, and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Ticket Collection

Tickets must be collected from a city office of Thai Airways in the country where the journey originates. 

Thai Airlines takes utmost care of your pet’s safety and comfort. To book your pet’s travel with Thai Airlines, partner with a reliable pet relocation company like AirPets for smooth and error-free bookings and travel.

Why Choose AirPets?

You cannot trust anyone to take the responsibility of moving your pet family to a different location. You can always rely on AirPets when it comes to moving your pets abroad. The following are the reasons why you can rely on AirPets as your pet relocation company for the safe travel of your pets.

• Years of Experience

“Experience is the teacher of all things” - Julius Caesar.

Surely, there is no better guarantee of credibility than experience. Pets relocation is among the services that AirPets has done for many decades. Therefore, we are seen as the most reliable partner for people moving to distant locations with their furry families. By removing all ambiguity from the process of relocating your pets, we make sure the whole transaction goes well.

• Customized Services

Every pet is unique! AirPets, being aware of the individual needs of each pet, offers tailored services. Our primary concern revolves around choosing the right travel kennel and travelling schedule which will ensure a comfortable journey for your pets.

• Process Driven

AirPets is aware of every step involved in the relocation of your pet. The process adheres to all the rules and regulations that are required to be fulfilled for relocating pets to different locations. We assure you that we shall observe all required procedures to meet your expectations. With our processes-orientated approach, your pet is assured of its safety and welfare during the relocation procedures. 

AirPets is a reliable pet relocation partner!

AirPets makes sure that your pet is safe and comfortable throughout its journey. We are well versed with the rules and regulations of Thai Airlines for carrying your pets on their flights. So, if you are planning to relocate your furry friend, consider hiring professional services like AirPets who can ensure the safety and comfort of your pet throughout the process. To get in touch with us, call us at +91-9257-123-123 or write to [email protected] for a professional consultation.