April 2006 Airline Pet Travel Report

The April, 2006 Airline Pet Travel Report contains pet incidents for the month of February, 2006.

February 2006 has airlines reporting only one loss. Delta reported the loss of a whippet named Vivi, that escaped from her kennel on the way to the airplane.

Delta's report mentions that the spring locking mechanism was insufficient to keep the door closed. While you can't put a lock on the kennel (the airlines might need to remove the animal in an emergency), you can use zip ties to further secure the kennel door.

Incidents by Airline during February, 2006

Airline Losses Injuries Deaths
American Airlines logo American Airlines 1 0 0
Delta logo Delta 1 0 0
Total 2 0 0
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Incident Details for February, 2006

  • Delta logo

    Delta

    Delta Air Lines Live Animal Incident Report - REDACTED Reporting Period: February 1 -- February 28, 2006

    Carrier Delta Air Lines

    Flight ...

    Loss Dog JFK Flight DL2027

    February 15, 2006

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  • American Airlines logo

    American Airlines

    Carrier and Flight Number American Eagle Flight 3597

    Date and Time of the Incident 8 NOV 8:40 pm EST

    Description of the Animal, Including N...

    Loss Cat CMH Flight 3597

    November 08, 2005

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Source: April 2006 Air Travel Consumer Report