Hawaiian Air - Pet Information
Does the airline allow pets: Yes
Does the airline allow pets as carry-on: No
Does the airline allow pets as baggage: No
Does airline allow pets as cargo: Yes
Does airline have an embargo: Yes
In general pets can be shipped as cargo using Hawaiian Air Cargo as long as the temperature does not exceed 85 degrees F or is below 20 degrees F.Embargo dates: April 15 to October 15
Kennel / Pet Carrier Information
To transport your pet as checked baggage or cargo, you must use a shipping kennel approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The kennel must be large enough for your pet to stand upright and turn around. These kennels are available at many pet supply stores. All kennels must be capable of loading upright in the aircraft bin as required by the Animal Welfare Act and the International Air Transport Association Live Animal Regulations. Also, USDA rules state that the kennel must: be constructed out of rigid plastic and airline approved. No cardboard, collapsible, foldable or soft-sided kennels. No all-wire cages.No kennels with top-side door.
- have functional handles on the kennel's exterior to prevent tilting and any direct contact with the animals.
- close securely, but not lock, allowing personnel to open it in case of emergency
- have labels with the words "Live Animal" in letters at least 1-inch tall on the crate's top and on at least one side.
- have upright arrow labels indicating kennel's correct position.
- contain some type of bedding, either shredded paper or towels, to absorb any accidents.
Documentation Requirements
Hawaiian Air Cargo requires a health certificate when shipping your pet as air cargo. The certificate must be issued by a licensed veterinarian within 10 days of transport. The certificate must contain:
- the shipper's name and address
- any tag numbers or tattoos assigned
- the age of the animal being shipped
- documentation stating that the animal is in good health
- a list of administered inoculations, when applicable
- the veterinarian's signature
- certificate date
Restrictions
Shipping of the following cats and dogs require a liability release form from Hawaiian Air.
Dogs| American Staffordshire Terrier | English Toy Spaniel |
| American Pit Bull Terrier | French Bulldog |
| Boston Terrier | Japanese Pug |
| Boxer | Japanese Spaniel (Chin) |
| Brussels Griffin | Lhasa Apso |
| Bulldog | Pekinese |
| Bull Mastiff | Pit Bull |
| Bull Terrier | Pug |
| Chow Chow | Shar Pei |
| Dutch Pug | Shih Tzu |
| English Bulldog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier |
| Burmese | Himalayan |
| Exotic | Persian |
Notes
All animals must be booked with Cargo Capacity no more than 30 days in advance and a minimum of 2 days prior to departure. HA Cargo Capacity Phone: 1-877-422-2746
Hawaii State Law requires animals entering Hawaii to complete a quarantine period. The shipper must make his/her own arrangements prior to shipping animals to Hawaii with the State of Hawaii, Department of Agriculture, Animal Quarantine Division. Phone: 808-483-7151
Airline Fees
Live Animal Charges Between Mainland U.S. & Honolulu
$150 - $1,108 plus fuel and tax
Interisland Live Animal Charges
$1/lb kennel and pet weight. Minimin charges for specific kennels


The dog that started it all.