More pets travel in, out of Korea
With the idea of traveling with pets (companion animals) is becoming the norm, travel-related industries are welcoming pet owners and their pets by launching related services. The number of service animals on flights has been increasing significantly in recent years. According to the Ministry of Land and Transportation, in 2017, 41,343 pets were carried on planes, marking a 46.7 percent increase from 28,182 of 2015. Compared with 33,437 of 2016, it is a 23.6 percent increase. Reflecting the trend, more air carriers are targeting pet owners. Jeju Air joined hands with a pet hotel near the Incheon International Airport, providing accommodation services at a lower price. Korean Air offers its SkyPets service for customers who wish to board flights with their pets. Customers with pets earn stamps and depending on the number of collected stamps, they can receive various benefits, including discounts and free giveaways. Also, more hotels are presenting themselves as pet-friendly hotels. Daemyung Hotel & Resort
