What are the best airlines for moving to Thailand with a cat?

I flow back to the USA with my cat on board in 2020. So not sure if they have changed rules but Asiana was perfect. But they where strict I couldn’t take him out of the bag. Only small dogs can come out I was told. So many trips to the restroom to let him out🤣

I used korean air for my cat and yorkie. Get vaccinated!

Get a new cat when you get there

Qatar airlines will do it out of Houston

Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM, Korean Air allow pets in cabin.

I have flown my pugs in cabin (under the seat) on Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa.

You must get an export permit via a USDA accredited veterinarian in the USA and an import permit into Thailand. I have used Relo4Paws for the Thailand permits. Relo4Paws can be found on Facebook.

Google USDA certified vet for where you are in the USA

There are more Airlines that allow Pet in Cabin. Portuguese TAP. Ethiopian. Austrian airlines.

I listed the most convenient between the USA and Thailand

You can also split the trip by using TAP and then Lufthansa, to keep costs down.

I flew pugs to Lisbon on TAP, then flew Paris to BKK on Turkish Airlines

I flew here from Europe with cat in cabin (KLM). PM if you want to know more ☺️

I flew my cat as a checked luggage with Thai Airways this year.

Also ask in Bangkok Pet Lovers ☺️

Try Korean air

I know with Cathay Pacific they won't allow you to bring certain breads as well, so if you chose to go with them with cargo, then you'll need a letter from your veterinarian identifying the exact bread. You will also need to have thier vaccines done at a minimum of 21 days prior to departure and a health check within 10 days of departure. If you're flying out of SFO, I have the email contact of thr person there, getting a hold of someone by phone is near impossible

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Try the above link, they may be able to offer suggestions.

Saige Bdot - Look at Delta or Korean with connection in Inchon to BKK. Both allow in the cabin with you with limitations. If you do this, please post what and how it worked for you.

Korean Air allows cats in cabin. I have been checking and I think they are the only way to Thailand with your cat in cabin.

Animal Travelers 😻

A friend of mine just arrived with their small dog out of the US. I asked them what airline they took and will forward the answer when i get it.

Once in Thailand. NOK is the only airline that allows transporting small animals in the cabin. You have to contact them directly because you cant purchase that ticket online.

Cats don’t appear to have nine lives in Thailand. Just the one quick one.

Leave the cat at home ….