November 2013 Airline Pet Travel Report
Pet incidents for the month of September, 2013.
On United Airlines flight 1221 from Honolulu, HI to Los Angles, CA, a six year-old, female dog, named Suga was found dead upon arrival in Los Angles, CA. United Airlines reports that they took the dog to vet for examination after arrival in Los Angles, CA. United Airlines stated that the veterinarian determined cause of death as severe gastric and SI loop distension from air. No corrective actions were taken.
On United Airlines flight 1467 from Frankfurt, Germany to Anchorage, AK, a one year-old, male dog named Pibe was found dead upon arrival in Anchorage, AK. United Airlines reports that they took the dog to vet for examination after arrival in Anchorage, AK. United Airlines stated that the veterinarian determined cause of death was acute cardio pulmonary arrest. No corrective actions were taken.
Incidents by Airline
During September, 2013
| Airline | Losses | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
United Airlines
|
0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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United Airlines
INCIDENT #1: UA FLIGHT #1221 DOG/6YRS FEMALE Honolulu (HNL)to Los Angeles (LAX) NAME: SUGA September 14, 2013 AWB 016-5186-4702 2210HRS PST Own...
Death Dog LAX Flight 1221September 14, 2013 at 10:10 PM
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United Airlines
INCIDENT #2: UA flight # 1467 Frankfurt GE (FRA) via Chicago (ORD)to Anchorage (ANC) DOG/1YR MALE September 20, 2013 AWB 016-0204-4254 NAME: PI...
Death Dog ANC Brachycephalic Flight 1467September 20, 2013 at 12:00 AM
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