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
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.
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**
July 2025 Airline Pet Travel Report
# July 2025 Animal Transport Consumer Report (ATCR) ## Summary This month we had two incidents involving animal transport: **Alaska...