Pet in Cabin with Either Korean or Asiana
#31
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Please tell me how it was with Asiana and what paperwork you provided to take the dog out of ICN (if you did). Our route for Dec 2018 is SFO ICN MNL roundtrip and planning to stay in Seoul for a couple of days on the return. Thank you!
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Although there's various gardens inside the terminal, these are not usable for pet relief purposes . There is no pet relief area available to transit passengers inside security at Incheon. You and the dog will need to pass immigration and exit the terminal order to give the animal a potty walk during the layover. ICN (rightfully) boasts about being a very efficient airport, so the time you'll have will be more than sufficient for this.
There's grassy, tree-lined patches directly next to the terminal buildings separating the terminal from parking areas. Best in area "C".
However, there's a new terminal currently under construction where Korean is supposed to move once it is completed later this year so things may well be change until your flight, especially when booking KE.
As far as selecting airlines goes, the main difference between Korean and Asiana is their seating layout. Eschewing the prevailing trend towards 1-2-1 seating that Asiana (like most other airlines) has adopted for their newer premium cabins, Korean opted to install seat pairs (2-2-2) in even their newest configurations. This is better if you travel with a companion. You can put the carrier with the dog between the seats.
Traveling on your own, Asiana is the better choice. Select a window seat with the seat facing the aisle. You can place the carrier between the window and your seat - very private, and always within reach, even when in lie-flat mode.
There's grassy, tree-lined patches directly next to the terminal buildings separating the terminal from parking areas. Best in area "C".
However, there's a new terminal currently under construction where Korean is supposed to move once it is completed later this year so things may well be change until your flight, especially when booking KE.
As far as selecting airlines goes, the main difference between Korean and Asiana is their seating layout. Eschewing the prevailing trend towards 1-2-1 seating that Asiana (like most other airlines) has adopted for their newer premium cabins, Korean opted to install seat pairs (2-2-2) in even their newest configurations. This is better if you travel with a companion. You can put the carrier with the dog between the seats.
Traveling on your own, Asiana is the better choice. Select a window seat with the seat facing the aisle. You can place the carrier between the window and your seat - very private, and always within reach, even when in lie-flat mode.
The OZ layout looks very good in J. Should we take two separate window seats (with the space below the windows for te carrier)? Or, should we take two middle sections seats (with seats on the aisles and what looks like a rather large area in the middle where we could put two pet carriers?
I think the cats may be better off next to each other than separated. (Once on board we might even be able to put them together in one carrier that can expand substantially).
How is the space on KE J or F cabin for pet carriers?
I hope the cats will be well behaved. I have no idea how they will react to flying. I will select seats toward the back of the cabin in hopes of minimizing any potential disturbances to others, and for proximity to lavatories if pads need to be changed discreetly. God, I hope they will just be good and decide to sleep - as they do all the time at home - on this 23 hour journey!
#33
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Hi! Just like to check if you are able to fly with either Korean Air or Asiana Airlines with your pet? I am planning to fly with either airlines from JFK to MNL next month. Please let me know how was your experience and if they are strict with the pet carrier size and weight. I was told that max height for soft carrier is 10" but most available is 11' but can be compressed. Would love to hear your experience. Thank you!
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Hello, I am doing my research way in advance for a trip from San Francisco to Manila in Jun 2018. I've read here that only Asiana and Korean will allow dogs in cabin so my family will be sticking with either one of these carriers. We have a small maltese-poodle mix who weighs 7 pounds and will definitely fall under the weight/size limits.
My question is, has anyone had the experience of letting their pets out of their carriers for a short period of time to stretch and relieve themselves? We will be bring pads and will take them to the lavatory to relieve themselves but I just want to know if they've done this before. The flight from SFO to ICN alone is over 12 hours, plus another 4 hours between ICN and MNL. We will most likely be flying business class for the entire trip. We've never flown either one of these carriers before. We've heard great things about their service but have no first hand experience.
Also, will we be able to take the dog into the lounge at the airport (at SFO, ICN and MNL)?
Any insight will be much appreciated.
My question is, has anyone had the experience of letting their pets out of their carriers for a short period of time to stretch and relieve themselves? We will be bring pads and will take them to the lavatory to relieve themselves but I just want to know if they've done this before. The flight from SFO to ICN alone is over 12 hours, plus another 4 hours between ICN and MNL. We will most likely be flying business class for the entire trip. We've never flown either one of these carriers before. We've heard great things about their service but have no first hand experience.
Also, will we be able to take the dog into the lounge at the airport (at SFO, ICN and MNL)?
Any insight will be much appreciated.
We flew on Korean Air Business Class roundtrip from SFO to MNL with a pet in cabin (small dog). We had all of the paperwork ready (vaccinations, vet examination, signed paperwork from the USDA, import permit from the Bureau of Animal Industry from the Philippines, and the rabies titer test - required for Seoul). A few tips:
* Reserve/Confirm with your airline for space for your pet. Korean Air only allows a limited number of pets to fly in cabin.
* Schedule your appointment at the USDA Veterinary services ahead of time. Your appointment must be within 10 days of you scheduled departure. I did not know this so instead of going to the the USDA office 5 miles away, I had to drive all the way to Sacramento to get my pet's documents reviewed and signed by the USDA.
* If you are going to South Korea, get the rabies titer test for your pet. It is expensive (it cost me almost $400 for the test and vet fees).
*Get a rolling pet carrier/backpack. Even if our dog only weighs 7 pounds, it will be hard to carry him around while walking at the airport.
We checked in 3 hours before our flight. The airline staff reviewed and made copies of the paperwork, weighed our pet while in the carrier, we paid the fee of $200 (SFO to MNL), and they attached the paperwork to our pet's carrier. It took almost half an hour to get everything completed. We were instructed that we were not allowed to take our pet out of its carrier during the flight. The flight attendants reminded us of this as well. Our dog was so good, not a bark nor a cry during the entire journey. We did feel sorry for him as he was just in his carrier so my husband took him out of the carrier (still attached and secured to it) so he can stretch his legs. We also put a doggie diaper on him to avoid any accidents. Once we arrived in Manila, the customs officers just waived us through and did not even review the documents.
For the return flight, we had to have our dog checked for screw worm. The vet checked and wrote a health certificate for the dog stating that all vaccinations are current and that the dog has been tested and free of screw worm. The form has to state this so you don't have to bring the dog with you when you get the documents signed at the Bureau of Animal Industry office in Quezon City, Metro Manila. We brought all the documents from USA also. The screw worm test and vet certificate from the local veterinarian must be done and dated within 10 days prior to your flight. No appointment is necessary but we went super early in the morning and we were the first person in line for this document. On the day of the flight, we checked in 3 hours before the flight and they did the same procedure for our dog. We had a 12 hour layover in Seoul. My husband and daughter took the free transit tour, while I stayed at the lounge with our dog. We could have exited the airport, too, since we had all the paperwork anyway but I just didn't want to go through any more trouble of going through all the security checks again. Staying at the airport with our pet was a last minute decision. I walked the dog around the airport on a leash (diaper on) but was politely stopped by one of the security officers and was told I needed to put my dog in the carrier. I walked around the airport, with my dog in his carrier, zippers open so can stick his head out if he wanted to. At the lounge, he was inside the carrier also with the zippers open so has some freedom to move. He was also wearing his doggie diaper throughout the journey.
Despite having global entry, I still filled out a customs form so I can list down the items I am declaring. The US Immigration officer checked the slips printed out by the global entry kiosks and asked if I had filled out a customs form so I handed it to him and he marked it for Agricultural Check. Our luggage was xray'ed, they opened a couple of suitcases, and checked the dog's paperwork. The Customs officer was very stern, maybe to intimidate people, but we have been traveling so much that we are used to the process and confident that we declared everything and had the proper paperwork for our pet. We were at customs for less than 10 minutes and then we were out of the airport.
Another tip for anyone bringing your pet or any type of food item back to the US, write them down as you pack. I know I wont remember everything I put in my luggage so I write them down as I put them in the luggage. I also put these items in 1 luggage if possible so that Customs wouldn't have to open all of our luggage.
I hope this helps.
#35
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I would like to post an update on this thread since we had recently returned from this trip.
We flew on Korean Air Business Class roundtrip from SFO to MNL with a pet in cabin (small dog). We had all of the paperwork ready (vaccinations, vet examination, signed paperwork from the USDA, import permit from the Bureau of Animal Industry from the Philippines, and the rabies titer test - required for Seoul). A few tips:
* Reserve/Confirm with your airline for space for your pet. Korean Air only allows a limited number of pets to fly in cabin.
* Schedule your appointment at the USDA Veterinary services ahead of time. Your appointment must be within 10 days of you scheduled departure. I did not know this so instead of going to the the USDA office 5 miles away, I had to drive all the way to Sacramento to get my pet's documents reviewed and signed by the USDA.
* If you are going to South Korea, get the rabies titer test for your pet. It is expensive (it cost me almost $400 for the test and vet fees).
*Get a rolling pet carrier/backpack. Even if our dog only weighs 7 pounds, it will be hard to carry him around while walking at the airport.
We checked in 3 hours before our flight. The airline staff reviewed and made copies of the paperwork, weighed our pet while in the carrier, we paid the fee of $200 (SFO to MNL), and they attached the paperwork to our pet's carrier. It took almost half an hour to get everything completed. We were instructed that we were not allowed to take our pet out of its carrier during the flight. The flight attendants reminded us of this as well. Our dog was so good, not a bark nor a cry during the entire journey. We did feel sorry for him as he was just in his carrier so my husband took him out of the carrier (still attached and secured to it) so he can stretch his legs. We also put a doggie diaper on him to avoid any accidents. Once we arrived in Manila, the customs officers just waived us through and did not even review the documents.
For the return flight, we had to have our dog checked for screw worm. The vet checked and wrote a health certificate for the dog stating that all vaccinations are current and that the dog has been tested and free of screw worm. The form has to state this so you don't have to bring the dog with you when you get the documents signed at the Bureau of Animal Industry office in Quezon City, Metro Manila. We brought all the documents from USA also. The screw worm test and vet certificate from the local veterinarian must be done and dated within 10 days prior to your flight. No appointment is necessary but we went super early in the morning and we were the first person in line for this document. On the day of the flight, we checked in 3 hours before the flight and they did the same procedure for our dog. We had a 12 hour layover in Seoul. My husband and daughter took the free transit tour, while I stayed at the lounge with our dog. We could have exited the airport, too, since we had all the paperwork anyway but I just didn't want to go through any more trouble of going through all the security checks again. Staying at the airport with our pet was a last minute decision. I walked the dog around the airport on a leash (diaper on) but was politely stopped by one of the security officers and was told I needed to put my dog in the carrier. I walked around the airport, with my dog in his carrier, zippers open so can stick his head out if he wanted to. At the lounge, he was inside the carrier also with the zippers open so has some freedom to move. He was also wearing his doggie diaper throughout the journey.
Despite having global entry, I still filled out a customs form so I can list down the items I am declaring. The US Immigration officer checked the slips printed out by the global entry kiosks and asked if I had filled out a customs form so I handed it to him and he marked it for Agricultural Check. Our luggage was xray'ed, they opened a couple of suitcases, and checked the dog's paperwork. The Customs officer was very stern, maybe to intimidate people, but we have been traveling so much that we are used to the process and confident that we declared everything and had the proper paperwork for our pet. We were at customs for less than 10 minutes and then we were out of the airport.
Another tip for anyone bringing your pet or any type of food item back to the US, write them down as you pack. I know I wont remember everything I put in my luggage so I write them down as I put them in the luggage. I also put these items in 1 luggage if possible so that Customs wouldn't have to open all of our luggage.
I hope this helps.
We flew on Korean Air Business Class roundtrip from SFO to MNL with a pet in cabin (small dog). We had all of the paperwork ready (vaccinations, vet examination, signed paperwork from the USDA, import permit from the Bureau of Animal Industry from the Philippines, and the rabies titer test - required for Seoul). A few tips:
* Reserve/Confirm with your airline for space for your pet. Korean Air only allows a limited number of pets to fly in cabin.
* Schedule your appointment at the USDA Veterinary services ahead of time. Your appointment must be within 10 days of you scheduled departure. I did not know this so instead of going to the the USDA office 5 miles away, I had to drive all the way to Sacramento to get my pet's documents reviewed and signed by the USDA.
* If you are going to South Korea, get the rabies titer test for your pet. It is expensive (it cost me almost $400 for the test and vet fees).
*Get a rolling pet carrier/backpack. Even if our dog only weighs 7 pounds, it will be hard to carry him around while walking at the airport.
We checked in 3 hours before our flight. The airline staff reviewed and made copies of the paperwork, weighed our pet while in the carrier, we paid the fee of $200 (SFO to MNL), and they attached the paperwork to our pet's carrier. It took almost half an hour to get everything completed. We were instructed that we were not allowed to take our pet out of its carrier during the flight. The flight attendants reminded us of this as well. Our dog was so good, not a bark nor a cry during the entire journey. We did feel sorry for him as he was just in his carrier so my husband took him out of the carrier (still attached and secured to it) so he can stretch his legs. We also put a doggie diaper on him to avoid any accidents. Once we arrived in Manila, the customs officers just waived us through and did not even review the documents.
For the return flight, we had to have our dog checked for screw worm. The vet checked and wrote a health certificate for the dog stating that all vaccinations are current and that the dog has been tested and free of screw worm. The form has to state this so you don't have to bring the dog with you when you get the documents signed at the Bureau of Animal Industry office in Quezon City, Metro Manila. We brought all the documents from USA also. The screw worm test and vet certificate from the local veterinarian must be done and dated within 10 days prior to your flight. No appointment is necessary but we went super early in the morning and we were the first person in line for this document. On the day of the flight, we checked in 3 hours before the flight and they did the same procedure for our dog. We had a 12 hour layover in Seoul. My husband and daughter took the free transit tour, while I stayed at the lounge with our dog. We could have exited the airport, too, since we had all the paperwork anyway but I just didn't want to go through any more trouble of going through all the security checks again. Staying at the airport with our pet was a last minute decision. I walked the dog around the airport on a leash (diaper on) but was politely stopped by one of the security officers and was told I needed to put my dog in the carrier. I walked around the airport, with my dog in his carrier, zippers open so can stick his head out if he wanted to. At the lounge, he was inside the carrier also with the zippers open so has some freedom to move. He was also wearing his doggie diaper throughout the journey.
Despite having global entry, I still filled out a customs form so I can list down the items I am declaring. The US Immigration officer checked the slips printed out by the global entry kiosks and asked if I had filled out a customs form so I handed it to him and he marked it for Agricultural Check. Our luggage was xray'ed, they opened a couple of suitcases, and checked the dog's paperwork. The Customs officer was very stern, maybe to intimidate people, but we have been traveling so much that we are used to the process and confident that we declared everything and had the proper paperwork for our pet. We were at customs for less than 10 minutes and then we were out of the airport.
Another tip for anyone bringing your pet or any type of food item back to the US, write them down as you pack. I know I wont remember everything I put in my luggage so I write them down as I put them in the luggage. I also put these items in 1 luggage if possible so that Customs wouldn't have to open all of our luggage.
I hope this helps.
I made the mistake of booking Korean Air because their seats and legroom are more spacious but thinking about it, I think I'm much better off with Delta. With Delta, no weight and carrier requirements when I left MNL and during the journey I was able to take my pup out and have him sleep on my lap covered with blanket so that the flight attendant will not notice. You think I can do the same for Korean Air? I also didn't have any problems during the layover in Japan, I was able to take him out of his carrier and walk around the airport carrying him (didn't let him walk on the floor though, I carried him the whole time).
#36
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@ynif209 Glad everything worked out for you. I do have a few questions as I will be flying Korean Air to MNL in February.
Are they strict with the weight and height requirements of the carrier? I can't find a 10in height but most people say that as long as it will fit under the seat then it should be okay.
Do I need a rabies titer test even if I'm only transiting in Incheon? I only have a two hour layover I think.
Bureau of Animal Industries in Manila told me that as long as the health certificate will be filled out by a USDA accredited veterinarian on an APHIS form 7001 10 days prior to entry then I don't need to get it certified at the the actual USDA office or Philippine consulate, is that correct?
I made the mistake of booking Korean Air thinking that their legroom and seats are more spacious. Flew with Delta last year with my pup and they don't really have a weight and height requirement, they said as long as it will fit under the seat it's good. I was also able to put my puppy on my lap to sleep during flight, I covered him with blanker so that the flight attendant won't notice. You think I can do the same with Korean Air? Japan layover was a breeze too, was able to take him out of his carrier and walked around the airport carrying him, nobody said a thing.
And oh I have Global Entry too, guess will still have to go through customs then.
Are they strict with the weight and height requirements of the carrier? I can't find a 10in height but most people say that as long as it will fit under the seat then it should be okay.
Do I need a rabies titer test even if I'm only transiting in Incheon? I only have a two hour layover I think.
Bureau of Animal Industries in Manila told me that as long as the health certificate will be filled out by a USDA accredited veterinarian on an APHIS form 7001 10 days prior to entry then I don't need to get it certified at the the actual USDA office or Philippine consulate, is that correct?
I made the mistake of booking Korean Air thinking that their legroom and seats are more spacious. Flew with Delta last year with my pup and they don't really have a weight and height requirement, they said as long as it will fit under the seat it's good. I was also able to put my puppy on my lap to sleep during flight, I covered him with blanker so that the flight attendant won't notice. You think I can do the same with Korean Air? Japan layover was a breeze too, was able to take him out of his carrier and walked around the airport carrying him, nobody said a thing.
And oh I have Global Entry too, guess will still have to go through customs then.
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@ynif209 Glad everything worked out for you. I do have a few questions as I will be flying Korean Air to MNL in February.
Are they strict with the weight and height requirements of the carrier? I can't find a 10in height but most people say that as long as it will fit under the seat then it should be okay.
Do I need a rabies titer test even if I'm only transiting in Incheon? I only have a two hour layover I think.
Bureau of Animal Industries in Manila told me that as long as the health certificate will be filled out by a USDA accredited veterinarian on an APHIS form 7001 10 days prior to entry then I don't need to get it certified at the the actual USDA office or Philippine consulate, is that correct?
I made the mistake of booking Korean Air thinking that their legroom and seats are more spacious. Flew with Delta last year with my pup and they don't really have a weight and height requirement, they said as long as it will fit under the seat it's good. I was also able to put my puppy on my lap to sleep during flight, I covered him with blanker so that the flight attendant won't notice. You think I can do the same with Korean Air? Japan layover was a breeze too, was able to take him out of his carrier and walked around the airport carrying him, nobody said a thing.
And oh I have Global Entry too, guess will still have to go through customs then.
Are they strict with the weight and height requirements of the carrier? I can't find a 10in height but most people say that as long as it will fit under the seat then it should be okay.
Do I need a rabies titer test even if I'm only transiting in Incheon? I only have a two hour layover I think.
Bureau of Animal Industries in Manila told me that as long as the health certificate will be filled out by a USDA accredited veterinarian on an APHIS form 7001 10 days prior to entry then I don't need to get it certified at the the actual USDA office or Philippine consulate, is that correct?
I made the mistake of booking Korean Air thinking that their legroom and seats are more spacious. Flew with Delta last year with my pup and they don't really have a weight and height requirement, they said as long as it will fit under the seat it's good. I was also able to put my puppy on my lap to sleep during flight, I covered him with blanker so that the flight attendant won't notice. You think I can do the same with Korean Air? Japan layover was a breeze too, was able to take him out of his carrier and walked around the airport carrying him, nobody said a thing.
And oh I have Global Entry too, guess will still have to go through customs then.
You don't need a titer test if you are just transiting through Seoul and not exiting the airport. I only did the test since we had a long layover on the return and were undecided if all of us would explore Seoul.
Regarding the USDA, it was my vet that told me that I had to get it. Out of abundance of caution, I would recommend getting it. The last thing you want to happen is get to the airport and find out that you need that paperwork and your pet can't fly with you. You do not need to get the form stamped or signed by the consulate.
if you look at travel carriers on Amazon, the ones you can use for air travel will say that it is approved for flying. When I made the reservation to travel with our pet, they asked for the dimensions of the carrier. I used a different carrier from the dimensions I gave them so as long as it fits under the seat, you should be ok.
Truth is, my husband took our pet out of the carrier once the lights were off and the people were asleep on the long haul parts of the trip, and our dog stayed under the blanket. Korean Air blocked the seat next to my husband.
i hope i covered all your questions. Have a safe trip!
Last edited by ynif209; Jan 25, 2019 at 10:44 pm
#39
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Hi I am traveling from SFO to MNL with stop over in ICN for 2 hours with my cat via ASIANA. Regarding the USDA heath certificate, do I need to submit it for authentication to the Philippine Embassy/Consulate in SF? I appreciate your reply. thanks
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Hi, you don't need to take the documents to the Philippine Consulate. You need to get your permit from the BAI office in Manila. This is done online. If you are traveling back to SF with your pet, you will need to apply for the export permit in person.
Below are the steps for getting the permit online (needed for your SFO to MNL trip).
1. To obtain an import permit from the Philippines' Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) Go to http://www.intercommerce.com.ph/registrationbai.asp and fill out the form. Applicant will be asked for a Username (email) and Password, which will be used to check the status of the application. The status could be: (1) for Endorsement (meaning the application is waiting for the signature of the approving authority); (2) Approved; (3) Rejected (the applicant will have to re-apply). To check the status of the to http://www.intercommerce.com.ph/home.asp or http://www.intercommerce.com.ph/login.asp?home=HOME. application, or to http://www.intercommerce.com.ph then click WEBCWS then log in go go If approved, click the reference number and it will bring applicant to the 3-page SPS permit. Print the permit and present this at the Quarantine station in the airport (Philippines). Approval usually takes 1-2 days. Validity of the SPS permit is two months. Please read the other requirements on the permit in order to import your pet(s), i.e., Veterinary Health Certificate and the updated Vaccination Record. For the updated Vaccination Records, the following is needed: CATS: rabies vaccination and vaccination against herpes, calicivirus, panleukopenia and feline leukemia
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after we collected our bags, we just went thru customs, no one asked us for anything, just went right on thru. I don't know if that is standard, I had all the documents in my hand and our dog was in his carrier so maybe they didn't notice we had a pet. I don't think they will quarantine your cat. As long as you have the proper paperwork, you should be good.
#44
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Hi everyone!
Has anyone tried flying their pets in-cabin MNL-VC? Im looking at Delta since theyre the only ones with flights to Alberta, CA but I was told that Id need US Visa for the layover. Im looking at Korean Air and Asiana then Canada Air for MNL-ICN-VC. I will be transporting 5 dogs (cant leave any behind) 4 in-cabin, 1 cargo or Id ask that we dont go together (were about 8 humans to travel) so all mutts travel in-cabin.
Do you have comparisons for the said airlines or suggestions on which way to go? Also, their vax records are updated but just started 2 years ago since I dont allow my dogs out of the house.Woukd that be fine? Someone mentioned a backtracking of their records in CA. Thanks!
Has anyone tried flying their pets in-cabin MNL-VC? Im looking at Delta since theyre the only ones with flights to Alberta, CA but I was told that Id need US Visa for the layover. Im looking at Korean Air and Asiana then Canada Air for MNL-ICN-VC. I will be transporting 5 dogs (cant leave any behind) 4 in-cabin, 1 cargo or Id ask that we dont go together (were about 8 humans to travel) so all mutts travel in-cabin.
Do you have comparisons for the said airlines or suggestions on which way to go? Also, their vax records are updated but just started 2 years ago since I dont allow my dogs out of the house.Woukd that be fine? Someone mentioned a backtracking of their records in CA. Thanks!
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Has anyone tried flying their pets in-cabin MNL-VC? I’m looking at Delta since they’re the only ones with flights to Alberta, CA but I was told that I’d need US Visa for the layover. I’m looking at Korean Air and Asiana then Canada Air for MNL-ICN-VC. I will be transporting 5 dogs (can’t leave any behind) 4 in-cabin, 1 cargo or I’d ask that we don’t go together (we’re about 8 humans to travel) so all mutts travel in-cabin.
What's your nationality? Philippines? If yes, using Delta and connecting in the USA will indeed require a US visa.
Flying to ICN on Asiana and then onward with Air Canada for a minimum number of stops and airlines indeed seems like the best idea to me. This can all be done on one ticket and you'll be somewhat protected in case of IRROPS etc. as it's all on Star Alliance, but you will need to book (and pay for) the dogs on both airlines separately. No visa required for transiting Kora, bu you will not be able to leave the transit zone in the airport.
Your vaccination records dating back two years is OK. Canada has very easy import requirements for pets, similar to the USA. There is no strict vaccination regime to adhere to, and Canada does not require blood tests or official vet-endorsed health certificates, unlike other jurisdictions like the EU. Transiting Korea, you do not need anything as well as you will not even enter the country. Beware that airline requirements vary - Asiana limits weight to 7kgs including carrier, and children cannot have a pet booking attached to their ticket unlike on AC.. You need to have five adults flying in your party and attach one pet to each of them on OZ. I cannot tell you if they will accept all five on one flight - never tried to go with more than one.
If you have the option, put your desired itinerary on hold and clear everything regarding pet transport with both airlines before purchasing the tickets. And don't rely on information given by airline phone reps but confirm everything in writing/by email instead so you'll have at least some ground to stand on should there be issues at check-in.on the day of travel.
Should juggling all this prove to be to much or impossible, think about bringing them in the hold using the nonstop on Philippine Airlines MNL-YVR. This is something I`d do only as a last resort if at all possible (PAL won't accept snub-nosed breeds...)