Service animals are permitted to board Korean Air flights at no cost to passengers with special needs. On all flights, service dogs will be allowed to ride in the cabin alongside their owners. However, the airline restricts service animals to only dogs.

As with most airlines, the Korean Air pet policy states that service animals must be clean, well behaved, and seated in front of the passenger for the duration of the flight. Whenever possible, the dog’s harness should be attached to the passenger’s belt to prevent the animal from moving around the aircraft.

 

Service Animal Documentation for Korean Air

While Korean Air does not require any special certificates for service animals, these dogs are still subject to the strict quarantine measures required of their destination countries. In many cases, this means having a vaccination certificate, a training certificate, and identification papers on-hand from the time you enter the departing airport to the time you exit the destination airport. Keep your service dog’s documents in an accessible location, as you will likely need to present them to security or airline staff.

 

Where Your Service Animal Can Ride on Korean Air

Service dogs must sit in front of passengers – not in the aisle or in an adjacent seat. While the airline does not require a seat belt, we recommend investing in a leash or harness extension to connect the animal to your belt for the duration of the flight. This will help prevent the dog from moving around during the trip, and it could be an important safety measure in case of severe turbulence.

All service animals must be clean and well behaved. If your dog behaves aggressively or has a strong smell, they may not be allowed to board the airplane.

 

Emotional Support Dogs 

According to regulations from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Korean Air will no longer allow emotional support animals to travel as service animals. However, you can book your emotional support animal as a pet for travel on Korean Air flights. Standard pet regulations and restrictions will apply.