2009 Pet Travel Incidents
Annual summary of pet-related travel incidents by airline.
Total Incidents
32
Losses
3
Injuries
6
Deaths
23
There were 32 pet-related travel incidents reported in 2009. This includes 3 pet losses, 6 pet injuries, and 23 pet deaths. The table and chart below detail the incidents by airline.
Incidents by Airline
Pet travel incidents by airline for 2009.
| Airline | Losses | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| American Airlines | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| American Eagle | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Continental | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Delta | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Hawaiian Air | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Northwest Airlines | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| United Airlines | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 3 | 6 | 23 |
Visual Summary
Incident distribution for 2009.
Current as of July, 2025.