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Here's what I wish someone had told me about Philippine Airlines: dogs travel cargo, not in the cabin, so the roomy under-seat plans go out the window early. Cooper has done long cargo hauls three times now, and knowing the ground rules before booking makes the whole countdown calmer. Read on and you'll walk into this trip already knowing where your dog rides.
Philippine Airlines'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 Philippine Airlines handles your pet
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Cargo: Crate must have/behard-sided ok, ventilated, IATA-compliant, absorbent liner, live-animal label, a carrierverified 2026-06-19
Health & documents
Health certificate required✓ Yesverified 2026-08-28
Quarantine · Required✓ Yesverified 2026-06-04
Health certificate · Validity days14 daysverified 2026-07-14
Cargo reservations for a dog must be made at least 48 hours before flight departure. Call to secure the cargo booking two full days ahead of the scheduled departure, not the day before. Treat that 48-hour window as the hard cutoff. Miss it, and the cargo space cannot be confirmed for that flight.
Snub-nosed dog breeds face an embargo on this airline. Brachycephalic breeds carry higher risk of overheating and breathing difficulty during air transport, so they are not accepted. Waivers will not be granted for these breeds. Confirm whether a specific breed counts as brachycephalic before booking, because an affected dog cannot fly on this carrier at all.
The one-way fee for a dog is 50 GBP on the London to Manila route. Budget 50 GBP for each direction when planning a round trip. Pay this charge per one-way segment, not once per booking. Confirm the exact amount at the time of reservation, since the posted figure applies to the London to Manila leg.
Cargo shipping felt huge until I had every date mapped out, and yours will too. Take the fee, the 48-hour booking rule, and the breed embargo, then build them into one clear timeline instead of juggling tabs. Pawgo's plan-builder turns all of this into a personalized plan for your exact route and dog, so you know each step before you commit. Give it a try and travel with confidence.
Does Philippine Airlines allow brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds?
Philippine Airlines bans brachycephalic breeds from cargo. Breeds like French Bulldogs, Pugs, and Persian cats are affected. Verify your breed at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Does Philippine Airlines require a health certificate for pets?
Yes, Philippine Airlines requires a health certificate for pets. Your destination country may have additional requirements — check www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Can I ship my dog as cargo on Philippine Airlines?
Yes, Philippine Airlines offers cargo pet transport. Confirm the carrier's specific crate and documentation requirements with the airline directly before booking. Get the full details at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →
Can snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds fly Philippine Airlines?
Snub-nosed breeds such as bulldogs, pugs and Persian cats are not accepted in the cabin, not accepted in the hold.Build my pet's travel plan →
How much does it cost to fly a pet on Philippine Airlines?
On flights within Metropolitan France, Philippine Airlines charges from 50 GBP in the cabin, and 60000 GBP in the hold, one way per pet. Longer routes cost more — price your exact itinerary.Build my pet's travel plan →
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.Build my pet's travel plan →
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.Build my pet's travel plan →
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