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Flying with a French Bulldog in China means knowing the rules before you book, not after. 9 Air does allow dogs in the cabin — that's the good news. The less-obvious part? Getting that cabin spot confirmed takes a phone call, not a click. Here's what nobody tells you until you're already at the airport holding a confused dog and a ticket that says nothing about pets.
9 Air's pet policy splits into cabin and cargo. This page summarizes the weight limits, fees, brachycephalic-breed restrictions, and carrier specifications for both modes — sourced from the airline's official pet pages.
How 9 Air handles your pet
Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Tap the to read the exact wording; the opens the source page.
In the cabin✓ Accepted
Cabin policy
Pets accepted✓ Acceptedverified 2026-07-20
One-way fee1299 CNYverified 2026-05-24
Advance booking notice24 hoursverified 2026-07-20
Advance booking required✓ Yesverified 2026-07-20
Booking methodbooking hotlineverified 2026-07-20
Max per flight2verified 2026-07-20
Advance notice hours24 hoursverified 2026-07-20
Carrier size5 × 28 × 24 cmverified 2026-07-23
Crate must have/besoft-sided ok, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, a carrierverified 2026-07-23
Cargo: Crate must have/beIATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal labelverified 2026-07-11
9 Air requires pet reservations at least 24 hours before departure — and the only channel is their 24-hour booking hotline. No online form, no airport counter option. Call ahead, confirm the slot, and get a reference number. Last-minute requests get refused at check-in. The 24-hour window is firm; a weekend or holiday departure does not extend the deadline.
Frequently asked
How much does it cost to fly a pet on 9 Air?
On flights within Metropolitan France, 9 Air charges from 1299 CNY in the cabin, one way per pet. Longer routes cost more — price your exact itinerary.
What if my flight is delayed past my health certificate validity?
If the certificate window expires before you board, you'll need a re-issue. Build a 1-2 day buffer between the cert date and departure to absorb minor delays.
What happens if I forget a document?
At the destination airport: at best, an extended inspection while you produce backup; at worst, the pet is held in quarantine or returned to origin at your cost. Bring printed copies.
The cabin pet fee on 9 Air is 1299 CNY (about 180 USD) per flight, per pet. That rate applies each direction, so a return trip costs 2598 CNY total. The charge is collected at check-in, not at booking. Budget for this separately — the ticket price shown online does not include it.
9 Air is a workable option if you lock in the reservation call early and come prepared with the fee in cash or card. Mochi and I have learned that every airline has its own twist on the same rules — and missing one detail can unravel the whole trip. Use Pawgo's plan-builder to pull together a personalized plan that covers every requirement before you even open the booking tab.
