July 2006 Airline Pet Travel Report
Pet incidents for the month of May, 2006.
The July 2006 Air Travel Consumer Report which includes the airline pet travel incidents for May, 2006 report two deaths. There is not currently much information available on these incidents. Alaska Airlines reported that a 14 year old cockapoo was found deceased upon arrival in Anchorage from Seattle. They reported no signs of damage or mishandling to the kennel. It was not reported if a necropsy was performed. Other pets traveling in the same aircraft hold arrived safely.
Shuttle America (United Express) reported that Popeye, a boxer dog, was found deceased upon arrival in New Orleans, Louisiana from Santa Ana, California. A necropsy was performed and it was inconclusive. An additional autopsy has been requested, but the results have not been reported.
Incidents by Airline
During May, 2006
| Airline | Losses | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
Alaska Airlines
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0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shuttle America Shuttle America | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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Alaska Airlines
Incident 1
Carrier: Alaska Airlines Flight: 119 Date of incident: 5/14/2006
Time of incident: approximately 10:00pmDescription of a...
Death Dog ANC Flight 119May 14, 2006 at 10:00 PM
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Shuttle America
Animal Incident Report to the US Department of Transportation Pursuant to 14 CFR 234.13 Reporting Period May 1, 2006 -- May 31, 2006
Carrier...
Death Dog MSY Brachycephalic Flight UA 7599May 28, 2006 at 09:50 PM
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