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Cathay Pacific pet policy

Flying with a dog or cat on Cathay Pacific — cabin rules, carrier size, fees, cargo and breed restrictions.

Cathay Pacific does not accept pets in the cabin (service animals aside). Pets as cargo or checked baggage are available. The in-cabin fee is N/A (no cabin pets)..

In-cabin travel

Pets allowed in cabin
No
Carrier & size
N/A — pets not allowed in the cabin (service dogs only).
Weight limit
Not published
Cabin fee
N/A (no cabin pets).

Cargo & checked pets

Available: Yes — Pets travel in the hold via Cathay Cargo (Cathay Live Animal). New bookings for pets as check-in baggage suspended 'until further notice'. Snub-nosed cats/dogs restricted. Cargo-terminal check-in ~4–6h before departure. (pending official confirmation)

Fees

Amounts the airline doesn't publish on its pet page are marked, not guessed.
  • In-cabin pet fee
    Per direction unless stated.
    N/A (no cabin pets).
  • Cargo / checked
    Varies by route and weight.
    Not published

Frequently asked questions

Can I fly with my pet in the cabin on Cathay Pacific?

No — Cathay Pacific does not accept pets in the cabin (service animals aside). Pets travel in the hold via Cathay Cargo (Cathay Live Animal). New bookings for pets as check-in baggage suspended 'until further notice'. Snub-nosed cats/dogs restricted. Cargo-terminal check-in ~4–6h before departure. (pending official confirmation)

How much does Cathay Pacific charge to bring a pet?

N/A (no cabin pets).

Does Cathay Pacific carry pets as cargo or checked baggage?

Pets travel in the hold via Cathay Cargo (Cathay Live Animal). New bookings for pets as check-in baggage suspended 'until further notice'. Snub-nosed cats/dogs restricted. Cargo-terminal check-in ~4–6h before departure. (pending official confirmation)

Source & last verified

Last verified:

Each policy is taken from the airline's own official pet-travel page. Fees and carrier sizes marked as pending were not published verbatim on that page and need reconfirmation.