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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...
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...
January 2026 Airline Pet Travel Report
More great news! November marks the 4th month with no reported pet travel incidents.
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**
SVAN: Flying With a Trained Service Animal in the Cabin
SVAN is the Special Service Request code airlines use when a passenger travels with a trained service animal in the cabin. Here is what the code means, who qualifies under DOT rules, and the step-by-step process: forms, timing, airport relief areas, and on-board requirements.