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Traveling with Pets

PetAirJPN provides easy-to-understand explanations on traveling with pets on private jets, covering everything from cost estimates and quarantine procedures before and after departure to whether brachycephalic and senior dogs are allowed on board, as well as how to handle crates. We are also available to consult with you regarding your travel plans.

News & Updates Traveling with Pets

Last Updated: August 7, 2026 Last Updated: August 7, 2026 Overseas, efforts to create a more pet-friendly environment for families traveling with pets have accelerated rapidly from 2024 through 2025. At PetAirJPN, we’ve also recently received questions such as, “What’s the current situation with pet lounges in Europe?” and “Can pets travel in the cabin?”

Traveling with Pets Pet Info by Country

We’ll explain everything you need to know—from the preparation schedule for traveling to Hawaii with your dog, to the differences between the procedures of the Hawaii Animal Quarantine Service (AQS) and the CDC, to points to keep in mind when choosing accommodations and the procedures for returning home—based on first-hand information as of July 2026.

Traveling with Pets Living with Pets Around the World

A guide to choosing the right crate for safely transporting pets by plane. Based on primary sources, this guide—compiled as of July 2026—covers everything from how to measure the size of a crate and the IATA calculation formula to safety standards for crate construction and precautions for transporting brachycephalic breeds or multiple pets.

Traveling with Pets

A comprehensive guide to the preparations needed for traveling abroad with your pet. We’ve compiled the latest information as of July 2026—from quarantine procedures before leaving Japan, to entry requirements for each destination, key points for air travel, and animal quarantine upon your return—in an easy-to-understand format.

Traveling with Pets Living with Pets Around the World

This guide explains how to prepare for air travel with brachycephalic dog breeds (such as Pugs and French Bulldogs). We’ve compiled everything you need to know—from veterinary health checks and certificates to choosing a crate, coping with heat and cold, the day-of itinerary, and post-arrival checks—in a checklist format.

Traveling with Pets Living with Pets Around the World

If you're planning to fly with your pet on an international trip, choosing the right airline is crucial. We'll provide a clear explanation based on the latest information for 2026, covering everything from the difference between carrying your pet in the cabin and shipping it in the cargo hold, to the policies of major airlines and the quarantine requirements at your destination.

Traveling with Pets Pet Info by Country

For those planning to travel to Guam with their dogs, we’ve compiled first-hand information as of August 2026 covering everything from departure procedures in Japan and applying for entry permits from the Guam government, to the fact that antibody tests are not required for designated regions, and points to consider when choosing a hotel.

Traveling with Pets

Hawaii, Guam, and Saipan are tropical destinations that are easy to visit with your dog. We’ll explain the entry procedures as of July 2026—including CDC regulations, antibody testing, and advance applications—as well as the often-overlooked preparations for returning to Japan, complete with links to primary sources.