I have flown as a dog in cabin on Singapore Airlines a few times now. My first flight was from Bangkok to Amsterdam on my way to the UK. We had a short transit in Singapore before a 13.5 hour flight from Singapore to Amsterdam.
Since then I travelled back from Europe, leaving from Munich to Bangkok via Singapore. I’ve since travelled from Bangkok to Tokyo a number of times, with my last flight being on 15th March 2024.
I had previously been researching which airlines allowed dogs to fly in cabin and had come across Lufthansa, Swiss Airlines and KLM. These airlines have various restrictions with maximum weight limit and size restrictions on the carrier. Had I chosen to fly with either of these airlines I would have been pushing both the size and weight limits. It definitely would have added to the stress of travelling with me for my pawrents. You can see the requirements for each of these airlines here;
You may recall that I was born in Singapore and lived there for 3 years before moving to Thailand. My pawrents used to travel a lot with Singapore Air and had built up a lot of air miles. Whilst they had never seen or heard of any dogs flying on Singapore Airlines, they thought they would take a look and see what their pet policy was.
They were surprised to see that they allow dogs to fly in cabin. However, only assistance dogs and emotional support animals (ESA) are allowed.
Requirements for Emotional Support Animal : Dog In Cabin
There are a lot of conditions that you must meet in order to qualify as an emotional support animal. You must have all of the standard requirements for taking a dog overseas. So rabies vaccine, import/export permit and vet health certificate. On top of this, you must also have a signed statement from a licensed mental health professional. This must be no older than one year prior to your flight date stating:
– you have a mental or emotional disability recognised in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), and is under his or her professional care
– you need the emotional support dog for air travel and/or for activities at your destination
– licence information of the mental health professional (issue date, licence type, and jurisdiction and state where it was issued
Unfortunately, as of 1st April 2023, Singapore Airlines stopped allowing emotional support animals to fly in cabin. They will now only allow fully task trained service animals on board or you need to fly in the hold. This is a big shame, as this has been a lifeline to my humans allowing me to fly in cabin with them. However, on my last flight the pursor told me that too many people had taken advantage when they didn’t really qualify. Which is a shame for those that it’s a lifeline for.
How I qualify as an Emotional Support Animal : Dog In Cabin
It’s not easy to qualify as an emotional support animal. Understandably, airlines do not want people to take advantage of this. In the US airlines no longer allow dogs to fly as ESA as a lot of people took advantage on how easy it was to pay for a letter and qualify.
Emotional support animals are not recognised in Singapore. Also, a lot of doctors in Asia also do not believe in them. Therefore, it’s not possible to simply apply just because you want to fly with your dog in cabin.
Unfortunately, my daddy was in a very serious road traffic accident in Singapore in 2017. He was ran over by a car when out cycling one day. The car (a large Santa Fe SUV) literally drove over his back. Suffering from serious life threatening injuries he had multiple fractures of his pelvis and spine. He was bed ridden for over 6 months. A total miracle that he survived at all.
Thankfully he has physically recovered very well but he still has some PTSD following the accident and subsequent court case. That went to High Court twice and then Court of Appeal. The driver of the car said in Court that she couldn’t have driven over him as there was no-one there. Despite having CCTV footage and multiple witnesses. A truly horrific experience!
I made a huge impact on his recovery. From the day he came home from the hospital I never left his side. Before going through this experience personally, we never could have imagined how helpful a dog can be during this kind of time. When daddy is feeling poorly and struggling, I am always by his side to help make him feel better.
So we were able to get a letter from our doctor in Thailand. As she knows all of the history and medical records so was able to do this for us. We then submitted this letter along with all of the medical records which was approved by Singapore Airlines.
Acknowledgement Letter
You also need to sign an acknowledgement letter confirming your dog is well behaved. It will not cause nuisance to other passengers and you would be liable for any damage caused. You must always have a pee pad in the carrier and on your lap if you have the dog out of the carrier.
On top of this, if your flight is over 8 hours you also need an attestation letter. This is to confirm that you dog would not wee or poo during the flight. If your dog would not be capable of this then you must confirm that you would use dog diapers for the duration of the flight.
Transshipment Licence
If you are transiting through Singapore rather than leaving from Singapore, you will also need a transshipment licence. This is a licence to allow you to transit through Changi airport with your dog. This is not a Singapore airlines requirement but a government requirement. No matter how short the layover is you must get this licence. Even if your layover is only 1 hour. Check out my tips on getting this licence here.
You then send all documents to kf_contact@singaporeair.com.sg and they will get back to you confirming if you meet the requirements. Obviously the health certificate and import permits will only be received closer to the time of travel. So you can firstly send the docs for ESA to get approval and add the dog to your booking. They will no doubt say you need all documents before they will approve, but please be insistent that these can only be received later and that you wish to receive approval subject to getting the final documents closer to the flight date. Then once you get the other documents you simply send them across. You’ll need to take the originals to the airport for check in too.
If you live in Singapore and are simply travelling with your dog, please check out my tips for exporting a dog from Singapore.
In Flight
During the flight itself, dogs that are smaller than a 2 year old child are allowed to sit on the humans lap. If they are bigger than this then the must sit on the floor. On the first flight I used my Sturdibag XL which is larger than normal airline requirements. However, when you travel as an ESA there is no limit on the bag carrier. On my flight back I actually just used my K9 Sports Sack which was much easier for the humans. I still had the Sturdibag but just put that in the overhead compartment.
On my final flight I also had my Julibees car seat. We had chosen bassinet seats which were the perfect space for a dog carrier. I made myself well at home!
Conclusion
It’s not easy to fly with a dog in cabin. You must satisfy a lot of conditions in order to be able to do so. Whilst my pawrents were super happy that they were able to travel with me in cabin, the circumstances that allow us to do this are not pleasant.
Thankfully there are airlines that recognise psychological illnesses as much as physical illness. We are very grateful to Singapore Airlines for allowing us to travel in this way. They are leading the way in supporting mental illness for flying. Without this, we probably couldn’t have travelled to the UK to see our family.
Unfortunately, as of 1st April 2023, Singapore Airlines stopped allowing emotional support animals to travel in the cabin with their owners. This has a huge impact on my ability to travel now. I really hope that Singapore Airlines will change their policy in the future.
If you want to see some videos of what it was like to travel in cabin, please check out my Youtube channel and my Instagram page.
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How long ago did you take this flight? I didn’t think any airlines still accepted ESAs.
HI Jenna, this was a month ago. I think it was mainly US airlines that stopped ESA’s because people used to take advantage. In Asia it’s very difficult to get a letter from a psychiatrist without valid reason so I believe that’s why Singapore Airlines still allow it. Since there’s very little chance of it being abused.
Thanks so much for sharing! I know you had an ESA allowance, but did you have to stow the pet carrier in/under the seat in front of you or in the footwell during take off and landing? And if yes, did you have any difficulty squishing the bag to fit in the space?
As I was allowed out of the bag, I sat net to my daddy during take off and landing and we just put the bag in the overhead compartment. When we first got on and were getting settled I did go into the footwell and there was quite a bit of space. The long haul flight had quite a bit more space than the shorter haul one.
How long did it take from sending Singapore airlines all the documents to getting the approval to fly?
It was really quick, within about 24 hours after submitting the doctors letter. The other documents such as export certificate, vet health certificate etc were only available the day before we flew so we only submitted those the day before. But the biggest thing was getting the approval for in cabin flight. Another doggo I am helping with the process got theirs approved within 24 hours last week also 🙂
Im planning to bring my small dog (Pekingese breed) from Manila to Singapore to Paris. Im little confused about transshipment permit I’m I need to get it even my layover is 2 hours in Singapore airport.
Im planning to bring my small dog (Pekingese breed) from Manila to Singapore to Paris. Im little confused about transshipment permit. I need to get it even my layover is 2 hours in Singapore airport.
Yes every dog that passes through Singapore must apply for a transshipment licence no matter how short the layover, ours was only 2 hours also.
Hello thank you for your reply.😊 Seriously? I need the transshipment license even my layover is 2 hours? I call the Singapore airlines office here in Manila and said I don’t need that that’s why I never think about the transshipment license. All I need is the transport permit etc. And some of paper’s of my dog. I declare her as emotional companion dog that’s why I need the letter of my psychiatrist. I hope I can email you to ask something and to know about the medical Letter(certificate) for my doctor. My problem is i made mistakes from my flights. So my trip from Manila to Singapore is Singapore Airlines. And from Singapore to Paris is Air France 😅
Yes, as I mentioned, every dog transiting in Singapore requires the transshipment licence. This is clearly stated on the requirements on the Singapore Airlines website – https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/us/travel-info/special-assistance/assistance-and-emotional-support-dogs/ and on the NParks website – https://www.nparks.gov.sg/avs/pets/bringing-animals-into-singapore-and-exporting/bringing-in-and-transshipping-dogs-and-cats/transshipping-dogs-and-cats-via-singapore. This is because Singapore need to track the passage of animals through Singapore in order to make sure that they don’t enter unlawfully and that they do exit on the departing flight as agreed.
I mean of course you can try to go without it, but most likely you won’t be allowed on the plane as these documents are all checked at check in and Singapore are super strict on customs. So IMO it’s really not worth the risk for the sake of S$50 when it’s quite clearly stated as part of the requirements for SQ allowing you to fly with your dog. Also remember that travelling with a dog in cabin is not so common so when it occurs, the staff stick quite rigidly to the rules as it’s usually a new thing for them.
If you are flying 2 different airlines then you will need to check whether you will need to pass through immigration and security. If you do, then it’s a completely different ball game. SQ and Air France aren’t part of the same alliance group so I would think that you’d need to clear security at Changi and check in again with Air France. If this is the case you’ll need to actually import your dog to Singapore and then export it again, which will not be possible in 2 hours, it will take at least a few days.
Hello I’m back. Sorry for my late reply.😅 I am very surprised that even I call many times to customer service and I ask if I need the transhipment license they told me, no need. So I feel good. But yesterday someone call me from Singapore they advised me that I need a transhipment permit even 2 hours layover. What a surprise.🤣 Well my problems now I can’t login into foreigners without singpass. I try many times but it’s always failed for using my email address and password even everything is ok.☹️ My question is do I need to get singpass for individual and sign? Please let me know. I need it badly. Thank you in advance.
Hi, yes as I mentioned the transshipment licence is required no matter how long the layover. It’s not actually a Singapore Airlines, but rather a Government/customs requirement, so there’s really no way they’ll be able to waive the requirement.
Sing pass is only available for Singaporeans or holders of long term passes in Singapore. You therefore need to choose the bottom option which says login ID : login for foreigners without Singpass. To log in here you need to request a User Account (bottom right corner of that box) and wait for them to send you your user ID and password. Only then can you apply for the transshipment licence.
I hope this helps, I would appreciate if you would be able to provide a small donation for the help I have provided in getting the correct information – https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/wyliewestie 😀
Hi!
What email did you contact to send the paperwork? We’ve emailed the general inquiries email and it says they take 15 business days to reply. We tried to call our local officer per the website instructions and were on hold for hours without getting through to anyone. How did any actually reach a person to notify Singapore that you were traveling with an ESA/provide them to documents?
We used the local reservations email for Thailand reservations. Once we sent the papers we also followed up using the chat on the SQ website (Krisbot). We got approval within 24 hours of submitting the documents by email.
Good morning! I am traveling this summer from the United States to Jakarta and need to transit through Singapore. I have two ESA dogs that are coming with me. When transshipping the dogs through Changi, I am reading that the inspection takes at least 1 1/2 hours. Did you find this to be true? Also, in order to get them the inspection, they have to be crated. My dogs are bigger than yours so that would mean that I would need to bring two crates from the US and use my baggage allowance for this. Have you heard of any way around this? Any possibility of a rental of crates in Sing?
Hey, you only need to do an inspection if your layover is over a certain time (I don’t remember how long that is off hand). My layover was less than 2 hours so I didn’t have to do an inspection so unfortunately I don’t have any experience of that or how long it takes. I therefore just stayed in my carrier that I used on the plane when in the airport. I don’t believe there’s anywhere to hire crates in Singapore at all as it’s not very common for dogs to be in the airport.
Hey! Loved that your dog was able to travel with you in the cabin. I was hoping to your tips on how you got the transhipment license but the link is not there. Wonder if you could point me in the right direction? Thank you!
Hey, the link for the transshipment licence details can be found here – https://wylietraveldog.com/getting-a-transshipment-licence-in-singapore/
Hey! Was hoping to get the tips on how you applied for the transhipment license but the link isn’t there. Could you please share the link if available? Thanks!
Hi Steph, I’m not sure why the link wouldn’t be working in the post. It should be both in the post you commented on and in the exporting from Singapore page. For some reason it doesn’t let me attach a link to a comment, but if you go to my blog page on the site it’s the third article down on there 😀
Hello,
May I know how you did the Amsterdam to UK leg?
Thank you..
We did the DFDS ferry into Newcastle as that was our final destination so made the most sense. You can read about that here – https://wylietraveldog.com/dfds-amsterdam-newcastle-ferry/
You can also see the pet friendly cabins on my YouTube – https://youtu.be/D-frdeDAKyI
Hi! Can you please share more about your experience at Changi airport? Did your dog have to go into a holding area while you waited for the next flight? I know you need the transshipment licence but what happens once you arrive with a short layover is not clear despite researching this. I would love to hear your experience!
Thanks
K
Hi Kristin, check out my video on YouTube which shows the whole transit experience – https://youtu.be/wo-rzaPAuXM We travelled when covid was still a big thing and Thailand was classed as high risk so we were ushered to a holding area which was a dreadful experience to be honest. I stayed in my bag the whole time but even the parents hated it. I go back through in 3 weeks time so will be updating my experience then now it is back to normal. I have a 5.5hr layover this time so will explore more of the airport as Changi is a great airport. Subscribe to my YouTube you can get notified of my update 😊
Hello! Great experience, I am also trying to fly with ESA to Manila with SG. All doubts in the previous comments are very valid. Most likely my layover would be 4h30 so I think I would be due an inspection 🙁
Anyway I am looking for advice with the ESA letter… My doctor wants to make sure he misses nothing on it! Do you have some kind of recommendations for the letter? Like must haves in the text or so. Besides the initial subscription from already 2 years agora when I got the dog I am also getting a letter saying it is still applicable. Thank you
Hey, you don’t need to do an inspection of the dog is travelling with you in cabin. We are flying next week and our layover is 5.5hrs. The transshipment licence also says you need an inspection but it would be impossible to do since the inspection place is outside of the actual airport meaning you’d need to clear customs etc. so it’s only required when the dog is travelling in the hold.
For the letter we just followed the guidelines on the Singapore Airlines website as to what to include and that was enough. As long as the letter is less than 1 year old it should be fine.
But please note it’s taking ages for approvals at the minute with Singapore air. It took us over 2 months to get approval even though we’ve already travelled with the same docs within the timeframe. It wasn’t a big deal for us as we applied in plenty of time but we only got approval last week and we travel next week and that was after a few chasers also!
Just to update, we did the layover which was 5.5 hours and confirm that we didn’t need an inspection and didn’t need a crate either which some people think you need to have.
Hi are there any pet rest areas in changu airport?
There are no designated pet relief areas but the lady at the lounge told us we could go to the smoking area which is outdoors and has a few plants to pee on. It was a bit awkward if I’m honest though as people were staring at us.
Hi Wylie firstly thanks for this information – can you also recommend the carrier you used for in cabin on Singapore as it doesn’t give any measurements for cabin travel carriers – I kn usually they need to be able to sit erect without head touching top of crest lay unhindered and turn around without touching sides etc – is this still the case if the ESA will only be in there for take off and landing and not the whole journey ? And it can be a soft one with done rigudness but not a cage? I’m struggling to know which carrier to use? Many thanks – maybe put the brand and size you used? I’m org a donation to U (we have emailed) I’m just literally on line organising paperwork at the moment 24/7 – I haven’t even paid my own bills yet! I have paperwork coming out my ears and reading so much info for my move – thanks again Natasha and Milly
Hey, we used the Sturdibag XL – https://amzn.to/3DciB64 On the way out we put him in the bag to go on and off the plane but took him out of it for takeoff and landing and he sat on our lap. The the return journey we did last week we didn’t even use the carrier to be honest, we had him in his K9 backpack – https://amzn.to/3DddToO to carry him on and off and we just put the Sturdibag in the overhead locker. This was in business class though so we had plenty of space for him to sit with us. In economy the Sturidbag would be too big to put under the seat, as it’s a big carrier.
Fantastic thanks Wylie – org donation now – finally have a bit more time – are you able to supply a few more details on the airline animal holding area experience – Milly and I will transit 3hr 10 minutes and I’m hoping I stay with her the whole time and she’s not taken from me – she’s my ESA so I’m guessing they can’t separate us? Thanks 😊
Hi,
I’m moving to Singapore from Norway. We would be flying from Denmark with our dog who is ESA for me (although doesn’t have the official paperwork for this yet).
He’s big and weighs 50kg but he helps me with my anxiety and epilepsy. Do you think it would be possible for me to have him in the cabin by my side?
What paperwork would I need to declare him as ESA?
Any help will help as I’m afraid he won’t make it to Singapore in cargo (we were told that’s how he would have to fly due to his size and weight).
Thank you 😊
Hi Ola, I honestly can’t say whether he would be accepted or not as 50kg is pretty huge. In terms of space I’d say absolutely no way in economy as it would be unfair on both you and the dog as the dog has to sit on the floor in front of you and no way a 50kg dog could do that comfortably. It’s a long flight so would be massively uncomfortable for you too.
In business there would be more space but I think it would still be a bit of a tight fit. I think you need to speak to Singapore airlines to get their views as to whether it would be possible first.
All of the details as to what’s required for the ESA letter can be found on the SQ website if you search Singapore Airlines emotional support animal.
Let me know how you get on!
Thank you getting back to me 😊
I will be flying with my husband so that makes the space issue a bit easier and I don’t care about me being comfortable, I just want him to survive… So that’s feasible without bothering the other passengers.
I’m just wondering if you know about getting the ESA documentation in Europe. My psychiatrist and neurologist are both in Poland (I’m Polish) so I’m wondering about that.
Do you know about European dogs flying in cabin as ESA to Singapore?
Any advice is super welcome 🤗 Thank you so much!
Hello, I wanting to book my PSD dog Jakarta-SIngapore-London with 4.5 hr layover. This would be business class and would avoid having to land in EU and take a ferry BUT the 2nd leg is 14 hrs long which worries me! I’m also wondering during transit which lounge you used that you could use the outdoor smoking area? i’m assuming with a layover of this length there is time to go there? My dog is 11kg so does not go in a bag so is a PSD dog allowed to be walked in the airport?
Hey, even as an ESA you can’t fly direct into London. You can only fly into the UK in cargo which is why most people will fly into either Amsterdam and do the ferry or into Paris and drive. It’s a UK rule unfortunately not the airline and there’s no way around it. You can see on their website it says they don’t allow them in cabin into the UK – https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/us/travel-info/special-assistance/assistance-and-emotional-support-dogs/#Specific%20destination%20restrictions
We were in the Silverkris lounge which is accessible with a business class ticket, but the outdoor smoking area was in the normal pet of the airport outside of the lounge so anyone can go there anyway. Our layover this time was 5hrs so there’s plenty of time. We went about 5 times in total and I only peed on my final attempt at going!
I’m not sure about walking around in the airport I guess it should be ok (I’ve always been in a bag both times I’ve gone through) but expect a lot of attention as it’s unusual to see dogs in Changi airport and ESA’s aren’t recognised there!
Hello, Could you comment on the ESA letter you obtained in Thailand? Was it written by a physician or a licenced mental health therapist? I am having trouble to find such licenced therapist in China that has certification. My mom is traveing to the US and transiting in Singapore. She will need such letter to bring her dog with her in cabin. Thank you.
Hi, it was a psychiatrist. As per the requirements it must be a Signed statement from a licensed mental health professional no older than one year prior to your flight date stating:
– you have a mental or emotional disability recognised in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), and is under his or her professional care
– you need the emotional support dog for air travel and/or for activities at your destination
– licence information of the mental health professional (issue date, licence type, and jurisdiction and state where it was issued)
Hello, I am soon moving from Brisbane, Australia to Manila; I have been seeing a psychiatrist since 2007 in Australia and have a diagnosed medical condition as per the DSM. The Singapore Airlines website says that dogs entering Australia are not permitted in the cabin but it appears they might be allowed when leaving Australia.
Where were you able to take Wylie to relieve himself when transiting at Changi airport?
Yes that’s right they are allowed to fly in cabin on leaving Australia. Same as the UK.
The first time we transited we couldn’t go anywhere as it was during covid high so we were kept in a closed off area. When we flew recently from Munich we were allowed to take him to the smoking area which is outdoors and he could go there. We did get some funny looks from people in there smoking and it took 3 visits before he would go even after a 12 hour flight. It’s certainly not an official pet relief area and I wouldn’t 100% count on it but the ladies at the lounge told us that’s where we could go.
When I was transiting through Singapore earlier this year I saw a smokers area near the live butterflies but from what I remember it was not an outside area but a room with ventilation, is there another smokers area that is outside?
Were you required to check in a crate/cage for your dog?
I am going to try and get a business class ticket as it would be more comfortable for my dog Coco and for other passengers as in economy some people may not like being so close to a dog.
The one we went to was in terminal 3 downstairs from the Silverkris lounge. To be honest we’d come off a 12 hour Champagne fuelled flight so don’t remember too much 😉
We didn’t have to check in a crate, that’s only required if you are entering Singapore and need to do the inspection. Your transshipment licence will say you need to do an inspection but it’s not required.
Business class is definitely worth it for everyone if it’s possible!
Hi, Thanks for sharing this video. We are currently shopping for a dog carrier to bring our ESA dog on to the cabin with us. Would you mind sharing what brand is yours?
Hey, sure we used the Sturdibag XL for this trip – https://sturdiproducts.com/products/sturdibag-extra-large
We also bought the L size recently which is a bit smaller but more in line with airline requirements for cabin bags.
Actually on our recent flight we just used a K9 Sports Sack backpack for carrying him on and off the plane since he didn’t need to be in his carrier during the flight which made it easier for the humans to carry me through the airport – https://www.k9sportsack.com/collections/all-products/products/k9-sport-sack-trainer?variant=23733159559226
Thanks very much for you reply. Wylie seemed to be a really well behaved dog. Would you mind to share a but more information from your SG to Amsterdam flight? Did Wylie need to wear a diaper or do you need to have peed pad around you on the floor? Also did you need to restrict water for Wylie? Thank you so much
Thanks for sharing your experience. Do you know if the airline allows 2 ESAs for 1 person? I have 2 but will fly with my partner in business class. I don’t see it specified on their website.
I’m pretty sure it’s only one per person. I also believe they have a limit of one per flight. But you are best to check direct with the airline. Let me know what they say!
Hi, Singapore air said 2 ESA dogs are allowed as long as they fit in your space and the esa letter specifies two. So that is a huge relief!
Hey guys! So glad I found this blog – it’s been a great source of info!
I only had one question – we are also landing in Amsterdam and flying Singapore airlines/transiting Singapore – were there any permits you needed to enter Netherlands with a dog? I’ve read online you only need the Vet Certificate to certify the dog is healthy, but it needs to be accredited within 10 days of flying. I read earlier in your post you got the cabin approval first – then supplied the vet cert just before you flew – is that how it works? Also not sure about export license? Thanks 🙂
Hi Rebekah, I’m glad you have found the blog useful. I started is as I found very little information available online when looking to travel so thought it would hopefully help others in my shoes! To enter Netherlands, you just need the vet certificate, but because we were leaving from Thailand, they needed this to be done by the government vet. Not all countries require an export licence, but Thailand does, so best to check with the animal agency in your country where you are departing from in case they need it. Of course you also need your rabies vaccines up to date and depending on where you come from you may also need a titer test.
Yes, we got the cabin approval first and then sent in the documents we could only get later once we had them (the vet cert we only got the day before our flight). We found if you email them, no matter how late, it’s better cos then they check them online first and don’t need as much checks at the airport. The transshipment licence can only be applied for 30 days before the flight also and at the moment SQ are only giving approval for in cabin dogs 28 days before the flight date.
Hope that helps 🙂
Thanks to this type of attention seeking articles including the recent one with the two corgis. Due to the public attention, SQ will ban ESA on board from Apr 2023. I have genuine PSD and I will no longer be able to get help from my dog when I travel. Shame on you…
The article is actually written to help people like yourself with genuine conditions to know that this option is available as many don’t. Its helped a lot of people travel with their ESA. SQ have been reviewing their ESA policy for a long time and is in line with other airlines who stopped a long time ago.
It’s a bit sad that just because I wrote an informative article to bring awareness that you are assuming that my condition is not genuine when I clearly outline in the article why I qualify. If you think getting ran over by a car is something that wouldn’t cause severe PTSD then the shame is actually on you. It’s strange that someone with a similar condition would belittle another in the same position. Don’t you think it will affect us and we’ll also no longer be able to have the help from the dog in the future?
Assuming? Are you being serious? Are you really saying all that when your blog, YouTube channel and other social media is all about “the dog that travels in cabin”??? And you are giving “tips” to people about this? Genuine patients get ESA recommendations from their psychiatrist, not from some kind of blog. People with disorders don’t brag about their their dogs get to travel with them because this is not the focus. Come on.
You clearly haven’t read much of my stuff. Travelling in cabin is a very small % of anything that we post and we’ve only actually travelled in cabin a handful of times. I never said I’ve given tips and I certainly don’t advise on what qualifies as an ESA or any other service dog. I said I’ve helped people travel with their ESA ie answered their questions on my experience and the process. You are insinuating my condition is not genuine and I think that’s quite disgusting actually.
can you please help me on this.
Im traveling with a service dog.
Im traveling next thursday 4 of march to the Philippines through Changi SIN airport. I understand that I need a tranship license but that website is so confusing.
Im running out of time.
My phone, whatsapp 1-727-403-3002
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Yesd if you can help me I candonate you a small amount
Check out my post on getting a transshipment licence it has every bit of info on there – https://wylietraveldog.com/getting-a-transshipment-licence-in-singapore/
Hi I know this is so late but I am currently going to be transporting through Changi..
Is there an area my dogs can do their business outside a pet relief area?
Obviously I won’t be exporting then. My layover is literally an hour.
Please help can’t find layout of airport
Hi, there isn’t a specific pet relief area but we were told we could take the dog to the smoking area which is outdoors. We didn’t really feel that comfortable doing this though as we got funny looks from people when we went there.
Hi Wylie,
I was hoping i could ask how long your total travel time was when you flew for 12hrs then had a 5.5hr layover. – How long was your 2nd flight?
I will be travelling via Singapore airlines with my ESA and we are flying from Sydney for 8hrs with a 3hr stop over and then another 15 hours to Los Angeles in business class.
Do you know whether the dogs can share the bed with you in business class? My dog is a large labrador X and am worried he will be super cramped on the floor for the 2 long haul flights. 🙁
are they somewhat easy going on the flights and allow your dog to stand and stretch its legs at all without moving around the plane?
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Hey,the longest flight I’ve done was 12 hours followed by a 5.5 hour layover then another 2.5 hours after that to Bangkok.
As I’m under the size of a 2 year old the rules say I can sit on the humans lap, so I was allowed up on the seats with them (humans put my blanket down and pee pad under the blanket just in case). But I’m not really sure what happens with a big dog as it says they should stay on the floor. But I don’t know how you would then be able to put your seat into a bed, so unfortunately I’m not really sure.
In terms of how easy going they are, it really really depends on what crew you get. We’ve been lucky on all of our flights where the majority of staff were amazing, although you can always tell there’s one or two that aren’t so happy to have a dog on board. I did also feel there was a bit of a shift in mentality on our last flight which was after they announced they were stopping ESA’s. So I guess it’s just luck of the drawer really. But in general, Singaporeans love dogs so you should be fine 🙂 Let me know how it goes!
hiii there, I was just wondering what you’re doing now when you fly, since the airline doesn’t allow your ESA to fly in the cabin anymore? I have an ESA too and haven’t been able to fly due to the ban, and it’s been quite stressful for my personal and work needs. or do you know of any other airlines that still allow larger dogs? (I have a lab)
thank you in advance!
Hi, we booked our flights for the upcoming year before the deadline of April 1st came in so we can continue to fly with him until March next year. After that I’ve been looking at other airlines which allow pets, so we used T’Way recently which has a limit of 9kg and just found ITA airways which allow up to 10kg into Europe. With a lab though I think you’re a bit stuck unfortunately as unless going to the US, there’s no airlines that I know of that allow ESA’s any more.
aw shucks, and the US itself has a whole host of issues with the import-export regulations too. thank you so much for your tips though! I’ll keep searching!
No problem, let me know if you find out any other options!