2013 Airline Pet Travel Summary
The number of pet related airline incidents declined in 2013. Six airlines reported 21 pet deaths, 14 injuries and 7 lost pets. This is a total of 42 incidents in 2013 compared to 55 incidents in 2012.
The number of escaped / lost pets did increase in 2013. Securing the kennel, both kennel door and top / bottom sections, with zip-ties continues to be the best practice in reducing then umber of escaped pets.
A summary of all the pet incidents in 2013 can be found here.
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2014 Airline Pet Travel Summary
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