Thai Airways Pet Policy
Thai Airways allows animals to fly as checked baggage on certain flights, as long as the combined weight of the pet and carrier does not exceed 70 lbs (32 kg). To determine the fee for your specific flight, it is recommended to contact the Thai Airways Customer Service Team at (800) 767-3598.
For pets traveling as checked baggage, carriers must not exceed the dimensions of 54" L x 27" H x 33" W (137 cm x 68 cm x 83 cm).
However, there are certain restrictions and limitations to be aware of. Thai Airways no longer accepts snub-nosed breeds on board flights. This includes breeds such as American Bulldog/Bully, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Brussels Griffon, Bulldog, Chinese Pug, Chow Chow, Dutch Pug, English Bulldog, English Toy Spaniel, French Bulldog, Lhasa Apso, Japanese Boxer, Japanese Pug, Japanese Spaniel (Chin), Mastiff (All Breeds), Pekingese, Pit Bull, Pug, Shar Pei, Shih Tzu, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and Tibetan Spaniel.
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Passengers are also advised against bringing pets on flights to and from certain destinations. These destinations include Auckland, Denpasar, Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney. Additionally, pets are not allowed on flights operated on aircraft A320.
Keep in mind that air carriers can change these policies at any time, so you should always check directly with the airline you are traveling on, before you book, for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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