China Eastern Airlines Pet Policy 2026: Fees, Carrier Size, Breed Rules

Region: Asia-Pacific · IATA code MU

China Eastern Airlines pet travel summary

In-cabin pets: Not allowed.
Cargo / checked baggage pets: Allowed.
Pet fee: $200 USD (per segment, subject to change).
Allowed pet types: dog, cat, bird.

China Eastern Airlines breed restrictions

The following breeds may be restricted or prohibited on China Eastern Airlines:

Brachycephalic/flat-nosed breeds (Pug, Shih Tzu, Pekingese, Boston Terrier)
Aggressive breeds (Pitbull, Tosa Inu, Fila Brasileiro, Dogo Argentino, Mastiff)

Temperature restrictions

No transport if forecast exceeds 30°C or drops below -12°C on any segment.

Cargo / hold travel notes

Checked baggage in cargo hold. Max 32 kg (pet + container + food/water). IATA-compliant crate required. Recent expansion of in-cabin service on select domestic China routes via app (2025), but international flights remain cargo only.

Booking notes

Apply at least 48 hours prior via ticket office, phone (95530), or official website/app. Check in 90+ minutes early with printed approval, ID, and certificates.

Always verify directly with China Eastern Airlines

Airline pet policies change without notice. Before booking, confirm fees, carrier dimensions, breed restrictions, and embargoes directly with China Eastern Airlines via their official pet policy page: https://www.ceair.com/en/special-services/small-animal.html.

Data last verified 2026-06-08 from Direct from China Eastern Airlines.

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