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Q1: What is the procedure for traveling with pets? You must notify the reservation agent and be approved for pet transport. Please confirm with the airline if you have a connecting flight on another airline. You must provide a kennel along with necessary documents (rabies vaccination certificate and custom documentation). Please contact custom regulation office, embassy and airline for inquires about documentation. The excess charge can be paid at the check-in counter. Q2: Which animals are permitted to travel in the passenger cabin? Only dogs, cats, and household birds may be carried on Korean Air flights. For the safety of passengers, American Pit Bull Terriers, Rottweilers, Dobermanns and other aggressive animals are not allowed. Reptiles (including snakes and lizards) and rodents (such as rats, mice, ferrets, weasels, etc) cannot be carried on passenger aircrafts. Q3: What are the necessary documents for pet travel? Many destinations have restrictions on the types of pets accepted, and how these pets are transported into the country. Pets may not be allowed entrance, so please check in advance. (Countries such as England and Australia have very strict plant and animal regulations) Customs documentation will be provided at the departure city once you present a health certificate. The documentation should be presented to customs upon arrival. * Rabies vaccination certificate: Most countries ask for rabies vaccination certificate from pets arriving from Korea. Pets should be vaccinated 30 days before the departure date. Make sure that the vaccine will be effective for your entire trip (vaccine usually is good for 1 year). Although vaccination is not necessary for pets under 3 months old, some destinations require that the animal be quarantined for period of time after its arrival. * To check the custom regulation for each country, click on "Quarantine Information" or contact the appropriate organization. Q4: What is the fee for traveling with a pet? Region Charge for pet travel US Region 200% the excess baggage charge specified for your flight Outside US Excess baggage charge for the total weight (pet + kennel) Service dog for disabled passengers Animals traveling in service to passengers with disabilities on Korean Air will not be charged