March 2017 Airline Pet Travel Report
The March, 2017 Airline Pet Travel Report contains pet incidents for the month of January, 2017.
United Airlines
United reports the death of a 9 year-old American-Shorthair cat named Hope. The owner declined a medical examination. No corrective action was taken on the part of the airline. A Mastiff named Shyla was injured during unloading when the kennel fell approximately two feet to the ground. United stated that they reviewed standard operating procedure with ramp personnel to prevent recurrence.
Two Geckos were discovered deceased upon arrival in Raleigh, NC. No cause of death was listed and no medical exam was performed. This is the first incident of Geckos being reported lost, injured or deceased since reporting began.
A dog named Libby injured herself by digging in the kennel during transport. No corrective action was taken as the injury was self-inflected.
Incidents by Airline during January, 2017
| Airline | Losses | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
United Airlines
|
0 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Incident Details for January, 2017
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United Airlines
Carrier: United Airlines Flight Number: 1223 Date & Time of Incident: 01/28/2017 Type of Incident: Death Description of Animal: Breed: American...
Death Cat Flight 1223January 28, 2017
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United Airlines
Carrier: United Airlines Flight Number: 252 Date & Time of Incident: 01/06/2017 Type of Incident: Injury Description of Animal: Breed: Mastiff ...
Injury Dog Brachycephalic Flight 252January 06, 2017
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United Airlines
Carrier: United Airlines Flight Number: 1232 Date & Time of Incident: 01/12/2017 Type of Incident: Death Description of Animal: Breed: Other A...
Death Gecko RDU Flight 1232January 12, 2017
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United Airlines
Carrier: United Airlines Flight Number: 813 Date & Time of Incident: 01/16/2017 Type of Incident: Injury Description of Animal: Breed: Other A...
Injury Dog Flight 813January 16, 2017
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