Philippine Airlines is now the first airline in the Philippines to allow customers to bring their small dogs with them on their travels on select domestic routes.
Philippine Airlines is now the first airline in the Philippines to allow customers to bring their small dogs with them on their travels on select domestic routes.
The new inflight service and fares – called FurPAL – is now available for booking for travel between Manila and popular island destinations of Caticlan (Boracay), Tagbilaran (Bohol), and Siargao. Customers making reservations on FurPAL-eligible flights will be able to select the option on the Travel Boost page.
According to Philippine Airlines, the program will permit small dog breeds onboard under the program which weigh less than 10 kilograms, are at least 8 weeks old, and fully weaned. Each passenger can bring one pet, with a limit of three small dogs allowed per flight.
The airline also requires pet carriers to be soft-sided, leak-proof, and equipped with pee pads and two ventilation panels. The pet carriers should have a maximum size of 17”x11”x9.5”, and pets must remain in the carrier under the passengers seat-front. Required certificates to presented upon check-in include a veterinary certificate, vaccination card, the PAL waiver and declaration form, and shipping permit form issued by Bureau of Animal Industry. Pet sedation is not permitted.
“As the first mover in pet air travel in Philippines, we recognize the unbreakable bond between people and their beloved pets. With FurPAL, we are making it more convenient for them to take a vacation with their pets and create unforgettable memories together,” said Alvin Miranda, Vice President for Marketing, Philippine Airlines.
Miranda added the airline is taking a “thoughtful step-by-step approach” to welcoming pets on board.
“We are initially offering this service for small dogs, and can expand to other dog sizes and pet types depending on aviation security and safety regulations,” Miranda stated.
Limited to domestic flights from Manila to Tagbilaran, Siargao, and Caticlan, the service is not available for connecting flights, international routes, and other domestic routes.
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