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IN CABIN TRAVEL: FLY WITH A SMALL DOG OR CAT Vietnam Airlines accepts small dogs and cats in Business Class, Platinum and Elite Plus of Skyteam passengers on the direct flights operated by VN from Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat to Charles De Gaulle (France), Shremetyevo 3 (Russia), Incheon, Busan (Korea), Canton (China).To travel in-cabin, your pet will need an approved airline pet carrier. You must notify Vietnam Airlines that you are traveling with a pet. Reservations cannot be made online. NOTE: Vietnam Airlines only allows pets in the cabin for Business Class, Platinum and Elite Plus of Skyteam passengers on the direct flights operated by VN from Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat to Charles De Gaulle (France), Shremetyevo 3 (Russia), Incheon, Busan (Korea), and Canton (China). CHECKED BAGGAGE OR CARGO TRAVEL: FLY WITH A LARGER DOG OR CAT OR OTHER ANIMAL If your pet is too large to fit under the seat, it is an animal other than a dog or cat, or if it is a very long flight, Vietnam Airlines may transport your pet as checked baggage or manifest cargo in the cargo section of the aircraft according to its regulations. This section of the cargo department has the same temperature and pressure as the passenger cabin. TIP: Be sure to tell the Captain of the aircraft that your pet is flying in the cargo hold so that they can be sure to keep the temperature at the proper level. Find more tips on airline pet travel in cargo.
Breed Restrictions: Vietnam Airlines will not transport the following breeds in the cargo hold: Bulldogs, Terriers, Boxers or Pugs. If your pet is traveling in the cargo section, whether through the cargo department or as checked baggage, it must be in a pet crate that is IATA compliant. Please note that Vietnam Airlines’ aircraft cannot accommodate Giant 700 Series pet crates. Learn more about IATA compliant pet crates. We also suggest that you consider crate hardware for your pet’s crate as more airlines are requiring it. Once you receive your crate, you will need to acclimate your dog or cat to it before traveling. Our guide for preparing your pet and its crate for travel is helpful, especially for first time pet travelers. Download Preparing Your Pet and Its Crate for Travel. HEALTH CERTIFICATE Many airlines require a health certificate indicating that the pet is healthy enough for travel, is free of diseases communicable to humans and has been properly vaccinated, especially when traveling in the cargo section of the aircraft. A Health Certificate completed by your veterinarian within 10 days of travel is required by Vietnam Airlines when your pet is traveling as manifest cargo.
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL If you are traveling to another country, Vietnam Airlines will want to see that you have the proper documents to enter that country with your pet. Most countries have their own version of a Veterinary Certificate. In addition, some countries require an Import Permit. Find pet passport forms and instructions in the Pet Travel Store. HOT AND COLD WEATHER RESTRICTIONS When runway temperatures are above 84F (29C) degrees at the departure airport, Vietnam Airlines may refuse to board your pet as cargo or checked baggage. When the weather is very cold with a runway temperature below 45F (7C) degrees at the time of departure, Vietnam Airlines may require what is called an Acclimation Certificate. Learn more about the pet travel airline temperature restrictions.
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