GIG

Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International

Rio De Janeiro,

Pet Travel Incident Reports

Below is a listing of incidents that have been reported at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International (GIG) involving the loss, injury, or death of pets during air travel since reporting began in May of 2005.

Current as of October 2025.

Reported Incidents

All incidents at this airport location.

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    American Airlines

    Carrier and Flight Number American Airlines Flight #905 (MIA – GIG) Date and Time of the Incident 07 September 2009 Narrative Description of I...
    Death Dog GIG Flight 905

    Nov, 2009

    September 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM

  • American Airlines logo

    American Airlines

    American Airlines Flight #905 (MIA-GIG) Date and Time of the Incident 01 DEC 2008 at 12:05 Description of the Animal, Including Name Canine, En...
    Death Dog GIG Brachycephalic Flight 905

    Feb, 2009

    December 01, 2008 at 12:05 PM

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