June 2009 Airline Pet Travel Report
A great month because no airlines reported any losses, injuries or deaths.
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May 2009 Airline Pet Travel Report
Alaska Airlines reports the injury of a 7 year-old Australian Shepherd who arrived in Seattle, WA with an injured front paw from apparently trying to get out of the kennel.
American Airlines reports the death of a Pug upon arrival at Dallas / Fort Worth Airport in Texas from Santiago, Chile. The necropsy identified a pre-existing heart disease that they suggested was the cause of death.…
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April 2009 Airline Pet Travel Report
American Airlines reports the death of a cat in San Juan, Puerto Rico arriving from St Croix U.S. Virgin Islands on their inter-island carrier Executive Airlines. Little additional information is given and at the time of this writing there are no necropsy results.
Delta Airlines reports the loss of a 10 year-old cat as it was being delivered to the aircraft at Baltimore-Washington Inter…
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Dogs On A Plane!

A wonderful picture taken by Roman Fleysher. Your dogs won't...
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Importing Pets to the United States
Generally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regulates the importation of pets into the United States. The Department of Agriculture has additional restrictions on some types of dogs imported to work livestock. The CDC does not require general health certificates, though they are required by some airlines and some states. Pets taken out of the United States are subject to t…
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What does enhanced security mean for my pet?
The Transportation Security Administration reports that there are no security procedures that prohibit you from bringing a pet on a flight.
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As you plan for your flight with your pet
Choose the most direct flight to your destination. This will help reduce the stress on your pet.
If warm temperatures are a concern, book an early morning, evening, or overnight flight when the temperatures are cooler. If cold weather is an issue, book your flight for the middle of the day.
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The dog that started it all.