October 2016 Airline Pet Travel Report

The October, 2016 Airline Pet Travel Report contains pet incidents for the month of August, 2016.

Delta Airlines A Black Russian Terrier named Apollo showed signs of heat stress upon arrival in Orlando, FL from a transfer in Los Angeles, CA. The flight originated in Sydney, Australia and the dog was checked in Los Angeles and appeared to be in good health. The report noted that surface temperatures in routing ranged from 57F to 73F and Apollo was sent with the owner to veterinary care.

Hawaiian Airlines A Bull Terrier arrived deceased on a Hawaiian Airlines flight. No additional information was provided.

United Airlines A one year-old Spanish Alano dog was discovered deceased upon arrival in New York, NY. No additional information was provided.

A Spanish Alano injured itself on a flight to Honolulu, HA. The dog chewed on the metal kennel door and kennel locking mechanism resulting in bleeding from mouth.

Incidents by Airline during August, 2016

Airline Losses Injuries Deaths
Delta logo Delta 0 1 0
Hawaiian Air logo Hawaiian Air 0 0 1
United Airlines logo United Airlines 0 1 1
Total 0 2 2
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Incident Details for August, 2016

  • Delta logo

    Delta

    Carrier: Delta Air Lines Flight Number: 186 Date & Time of Incident: 08/04/2016 12:00 AM Type of Incident: Injury Description of Animal: Breed:...

    Injury Dog MCO

    August 04, 2016

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  • Hawaiian Air logo

    Hawaiian Air

    Carrier: Hawaiian Airlines Flight Number: 30 Date & Time of Incident: 08/09/2016 12:00 AM Type of Incident: Death Description of Animal: Breed:...

    Death Dog HNL Brachycephalic Flight HA 30

    August 09, 2016

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  • United Airlines logo

    United Airlines

    Carrier: United Airlines Flight Number: 0533 Date & Time of Incident: 08/18/2016 12:00 AM Type of Incident: Death Description of Animal: Breed:...

    Death Dog LGA Flight UA 0533

    August 18, 2016

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  • United Airlines logo

    United Airlines

    Carrier: United Airlines Flight Number: 253 Date & Time of Incident: 08/17/2016 12:00 AM Type of Incident: Injury Description of Animal: Breed:...

    Injury Dog HNL Flight UA 253

    August 17, 2016

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Source: October 2016 Air Travel Consumer Report