Delta and Northwest file for bankruptcy
Delta Airlines emerged from bankruptcy in April, 2007. Northwest Airlines emerged from bankruptcy in May, 2007
On Wednesday, September 15th 2005 both Delta Airlines and Northwest Airlines filed for bankruptcy court protection from creditors. What does this mean for you and your pet's travel?
Delta released restructuring information on their web site and state that they are operating their full schedule of flights and all your travel plans are secure. There are also no listed changes in any of their cargo shipments.
Northwest Airlines also indicated in a release on their web site that all operations will continue as normal and there will be no difference in the customer's experience with Northwest.
So in short, traveling with your pet should be no different on either Delta or Northwest now that they have entered bankruptcy protection.
Related Resources
Need Help?
Have questions about pet air travel? Visit our FAQ page or explore our comprehensive guides.
View FAQsYou Might Also Like
March 2026 Airline Pet Travel Report
Happy to report there were no pet incidents for the travel month of January 2026!
What Does AVIH Mean?
Traveling with pets can be stressful, especially when you need to transport them by air. There are various regulations and procedures in place to ensure the safety and well-being of animals in transit. One term that often comes up in this context is **AVIH**
2024 Airline Pet Travel Summary
In 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) documented 12 pet-related air travel incidents, comprising 4 injuries and 8 deaths, with no reported losses.
February 2026 Airline Pet Travel Report
December 2025 Animal Transport Consumer Report This month we have one incident to report, from Alaska Airlines. Alaska Airlines reported the...
CDC announced final rule to its dog and cat importation regulation
On May 13, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued its final ruling associated with the importation of dogs into the United States to provide clarity and safeguards that address the public health risk of dog-maintained rabies virus variant (DMRVV). This final rule addresses the importation of cats as part of overall changes to the regulations affecting both dogs and cats, but the final rule does not require that imported cats be accompanied by proof of rabies vaccination and does not substantively change how cats are imported into the United States.
2025 Airline Pet Travel Summary
In 2025, U.S. airlines reported 8 pet-related air travel incidents — down 33% from the 12 recorded the prior year. The year's incidents spanned four carriers: Alaska Airlines led with 3 incidents, including 2 deaths, followed by American Airlines with 3 incidents including the year's only reported pet loss. Delta and United Airlines each recorded 1 incident. Deaths fell sharply from 8 in 2024 to 3 in 2025, though the year closed on a somber note with the December death of Meli, a three-year-old Golden Retriever, on an Alaska Airlines flight in Seattle.