2017 Pet Travel Incidents
Annual summary of pet-related travel incidents by airline.
Total Incidents
36
Losses
1
Injuries
15
Deaths
20
There were 36 pet-related travel incidents reported in 2017. This includes 1 pet loss, 15 pet injuries, and 20 pet deaths. The table and chart below detail the incidents by airline.
Incidents by Airline
Pet travel incidents by airline for 2017.
| Airline | Losses | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| American Airlines | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Delta | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| United Airlines | 0 | 13 | 14 |
| Total | 1 | 15 | 20 |
Visual Summary
Incident distribution for 2017.
Current as of July, 2025.