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June 2026 Airline Pet Travel Report
Happy to report there were no pet incidents this month! Not a single loss, injury, or death of an animal during air transportation was reported...
July 2026 Airline Pet Travel Report
This month we have one death to report. On May 16, 2026, a French Bulldog named Guapo passed away while traveling as cargo on Alaska Airlines...
Airline Pet Policies Compared: In-Cabin and Cargo Options (2026)
How the major U.S. airlines compare on pet travel: which carriers allow pets in the cabin, which still offer hold or cargo transport, what drives the real differences between policies, and a booking checklist to avoid surprises.
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**
December 2025 Airline Pet Travel Report
No incidents Involving the loss, injury or death of animals during Air transportation were reported for October 2025.
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.