Okay, adventure crew, listen up: Sichuan Airlines takes dogs in the cabin AND the hold, which means your trail buddy has real options for the journey ahead. Nala would fully approve. That flexibility is gold when you're plotting a big trip and want your dog close for a short haul or safely booked below for a longer one. Let's get into what actually matters before you commit.
Sichuan 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 Sichuan Airlines handles your pet Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Tap the
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In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedEmotional support dogs are not accepted as service dogs in the cabin, but can be transported as pets in accordance with Sichuan Airlines’ regulations on pet transportation. verified 2026-07-14 Minimum age 37 weeks e infants who are less than 90 days old (with a gestational age of 28 weeks but less than 37 weeks) cannot be transported. II. Transportation Requirements 1. Infant passengers mu cation is required,… verified 2026-07-14 Banned destinations ✗ YesPets in the Cabin Unfortunately, pets are not permitted to travel in the cabin with Sichuan Airlines Pets in the Cabin Unfortunately, pets are not permitted to travel in the cabin with Sichuan Airlines verified 2026-06-02 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedAnimals can travel as checked baggage if they are transported in an appropriate carrier and weigh under 70 lbs (32 kg) verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Minimum age 28 weeks than 14 days old and premature infants who are less than 90 days old (with a gestational age of 28 weeks but less than 37 weeks) cannot be transported cation is required, such as a passport or birth certificate. verified 2026-07-30 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ Yesy can also check-in 1 fully collapsible lightweight stroller or pushchair for free. 4. Non-collapsible strollers can only be transported as checked baggage for free. Collapsible strollers can also be checked for free if… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Carrier size 70 cm …holding infant tickets who, on the day of travel, are one year old (inclusive) or younger, with a height of 70 cm or less, and a weight of 12 kg (25 pounds) or less. cation Route Scope This special service is available… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 32 kg Animals can travel as checked baggage if they are transported in an appropriate carrier and weigh under 70 lbs (32 kg) verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Crate must have/be a carrier …holding infant tickets who, on the day of travel, are one year old (inclusive) or younger, with a height of 70 cm or less, and a weight of 12 kg (25 pounds) or less. cation Route Scope This special service is available… verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Minimum age 28 weeks than 14 days old and premature infants who are less than 90 days old (with a gestational age of 28 weeks but less than 37 weeks) cannot be transported cation is required, such as a passport or birth certificate. verified 2026-07-30 Cargo: Advance booking required ✓ YesApplication Deadline [TABLE] SickandDisabledPassengers [TABLE] Passengerswhoaresickordisabledandduetomobilityimpairmentsrequireairtravel… verified 2026-07-20 Health & documents Downloadable forms 📄 Other form Airline-owned PDF auto-paired by pair_airline_pdfs_to_downloadable_forms — classified as other_form from URL keywords. verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate required ✓ Yeslass. III. Ticket Purchase and Pricing 1. When purchasing a ticket for an infant, age verification is required, such as a passport or birth certificate. 2. Tickets for infants are priced at 10% of the standard fare… verified 2026-07-14 Rabies titer test (FAVN) · Approved laboratory required ✓ YesCheck-in Location: Wheelchairs can be checked in at the check-in counter or boarding gate and will be returned at the luggage claim upon arrival. If passengers can bring the following materials and tools to the airport,… verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate · Required ✓ YesA health certificate for entry/exit issued by customs; valid output/input documents issued by the relevant government (destination/transit location); valid health declaration and rabies vaccination certificate issued by… verified 2026-07-28 Rabies vaccination · Required ✓ YesA health certificate for entry/exit issued by customs; valid output/input documents issued by the relevant government (destination/transit location); valid health declaration and rabies vaccination certificate issued by… verified 2026-07-28 Rabies vaccination · Booster required ✓ Yeselevant government (destination/transit location); valid health declaration and rabies vaccination certificate issued by the relevant authorities; entry permits, health declarations, and vaccination certificates… verified 2026-07-14 Rabies vaccination · Min age at vaccination 28 weeks ays old and premature infants who are less than 90 days old (with a gestational age of 28 weeks but less than 37 weeks) cannot be transported. verified 2026-07-14 Service & assistance animals Esa note Emotional support dogs are not accepted Emotional support dogs are not accepted as service dogs in the cabin, but can be transported as pets in accordance with verified 2026-07-14 Fee waived ✓ YesNo additional charges for passengers bringing service dogs into the cabin. verified 2026-07-14 Recognized ✓ YesSichuan Airlines allows psychiatric service dogs, hearing dogs, and guide dogs as service dogs in the cabin. verified 2026-07-14 Cabin allowed ✓ YesSichuan Airlines allows psychiatric service dogs, hearing dogs, and guide dogs as service dogs in the cabin. verified 2026-07-14 Esa recognized ✗ NoEmotional support dogs are not accepted as service dogs in the cabin verified 2026-07-14 Muzzle required ✓ YesService dogs in the cabin should be muzzled and leashed before boarding verified 2026-07-14 Breed restrictions brachycephalicbreedsas notrecommendusingbrachycephalicbreedsasservicedogs verified 2026-07-14 Advance notice hours 48 hours Should be applied for when booking a seat and, in principle, no later than 48 hours before flight departure. verified 2026-07-14 In the cabin ✓ Accepted
In the hold / cargo ✓ Accepted
Cabin policy Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedEmotional support dogs are not accepted as service dogs in the cabin, but can be transported as pets in accordance with Sichuan Airlines’ regulations on pet transportation. verified 2026-07-14 Minimum age 37 weeks e infants who are less than 90 days old (with a gestational age of 28 weeks but less than 37 weeks) cannot be transported. II. Transportation Requirements 1. Infant passengers mu cation is required,… verified 2026-07-14 Banned destinations ✗ YesPets in the Cabin Unfortunately, pets are not permitted to travel in the cabin with Sichuan Airlines Pets in the Cabin Unfortunately, pets are not permitted to travel in the cabin with Sichuan Airlines verified 2026-06-02 Max weight (pet + crate) 8.0 kg ith full capacity for civil conduct in the same physical cabin. 3. Each adult passenger may travel with a maximum of 8 children and infants combined. However, the number of children under 5 years old and infant must not… verified 2026-07-14 Hold & cargo policy Hold: Pets accepted ✓ AcceptedAnimals can travel as checked baggage if they are transported in an appropriate carrier and weigh under 70 lbs (32 kg) verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Minimum age 28 weeks …who are less than 14 days old and premature infants who are less than 90 days old (with a gestational age of 28 weeks but less than 37 weeks) cannot be transported. cation is required, such as a passport or birth… verified 2026-07-28 Hold: Advance booking notice 24 hours Special service requests should be made at least 24 hours before the scheduled flight departure. verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Advance booking required ✓ Yesy can also check-in 1 fully collapsible lightweight stroller or pushchair for free. 4. Non-collapsible strollers can only be transported as checked baggage for free. Collapsible strollers can also be checked for free if… verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Max weight (pet + crate) 32 kg Animals can travel as checked baggage if they are transported in an appropriate carrier and weigh under 70 lbs (32 kg) verified 2026-07-14 Hold: Crate must have/be a carrier Animals can travel as checked baggage if they are transported in an appropriate carrier and weigh under 70 lbs (32 kg) verified 2026-07-14 Cargo: Minimum age 28 weeks …who are less than 14 days old and premature infants who are less than 90 days old (with a gestational age of 28 weeks but less than 37 weeks) cannot be transported. cation is required, such as a passport or birth… verified 2026-07-28 Cargo: Advance booking notice 24 hours …early as possible. IV. Application Deadline and Method 1. Special service requests should be made at least 24 hours before the scheduled flight departure. 2. verified 2026-07-14 Health & documents Downloadable forms 📄 Other form Airline-owned PDF auto-paired by pair_airline_pdfs_to_downloadable_forms — classified as other_form from URL keywords. verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate required ✓ Yes- For foreign regions, the medical certificate should be issued by a licensed mental health verified 2026-07-14 Health certificate · Validity days 90 days Infants who are less than 14 days old and premature infants who are less than 90 days old (with a gestational age of 28 weeks but less than 37 weeks) cannot be trans cation is required,… verified 2026-07-14 Emotional support dogs are not accepted as service dogs in the Sichuan Airlines cabin. They can travel only as pets under the standard Transportation Restrictions. Book the dog as a pet, not as an ESA. Service dogs must separately meet the airline's transportation requirements before boarding. Confirm the pet classification at reservation time to avoid a gate-side reclassification.
Frequently asked
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.
Sichuan Airlines transports dogs as pets in the cabin under its Transportation Restrictions rather than as service or emotional support animals. Pet status determines the fare and handling terms applied. Reserve the dog under the pet category at the time of booking. Request the applicable pet transport terms directly from the airline before travel to confirm the arrangement.
So there you go: Sichuan Airlines gives you a real choice for getting your pup across the map, and that's half the battle won. The other half is the paperwork, the timing, the country rules on both ends. That's exactly where Pawgo shines. Build your personalized plan with the Pawgo plan-builder, punch in your actual route, and go make the trip happen. Adventure's calling.
Glossary
ISO chip ISO 11784/11785 — the universal microchip standard. FAVN Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization — a rabies serology test required by rabies-free destinations. Brachycephalic Snub-nosed breeds (French Bulldogs, Pugs, Persians, Himalayans) with restricted airline acceptance due to heat-stress risk. AVIH Animal Vehicle In Hold — IATA's term for cargo pet shipment, with fees that vary by carrier and route.
