July 2010 Airline Pet Travel Report
The July, 2010 Airline Pet Travel Report contains pet incidents for the month of May, 2010.
American Airlines reports the loss of a cat named Bastian during unloading in Dallas, Texas. The cat was found missing when the kennel was being loaded to a connecting flight. The cat was last seen after it was unloaded and placed on the transport cart. American indicated that the agent failed to secure the kennel door with zip ties.
Continental reports the death of a 6 year-old Pug named Pixie. Pixie arrived deceased in San Jose, Costa Rica from Houston, Texas. The report states: A necropsy is being performed at Continentals expense and the Veterinarian has noted in the gross necropsy that Pixie had a smaller than normal trachea and went into respiratory distress resulting in pulmonary edema and swelling to her breathing tubes. Histopathology reports are pending at this time but the apparent cause of death does not appear to be related to the handling of Continental Airlines, but is more breed related.
Delta reports the loss of a dog named Paco during loading in Mexico City, Mexico. The kennel door was opened allowing the dog to escape. The ramp personal were unable to catch the dog and no information was given as to the cause of the kennel being opened. Posters with Pacos picture, contact phone numbers and reward offering were distributed to the area surrounding the airport. You can read more about this incident.
Incidents by Airline during May, 2010
| Airline | Losses | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
American Airlines
|
1 | 0 | 0 |
| Continental Continental | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Delta
|
1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Incident Details for May, 2010
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American Airlines
AMERICAN AIRLINES / MAY 2010
DOT PET INCIDENT REPORT
Carrier and Flight Number American Airlines Flight #84
Date and Time of the Incide...
Loss Cat DFW Flight AA84May 31, 2010
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Continental
June 18, 2010
TOTAL ANIMALS SHIPPED DURING REPORTING PERIOD: 7,568 TOTAL REPORTABLE INCIDENTS DURING PERIOD: 1...
Death Dog SJC Brachycephalic Flight CO1796May 26, 2010
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Delta
Carrier: Delta Air Lines
Flight Number: 512
Date and Time of Incident 03MAY2010, 2 PM
Type of Incident: Loss
Description of Animal...
Loss Dog MEX Flight DL512May 03, 2010
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