August 2017 Airline Pet Travel Report
Pet incidents for the month of June, 2017.
United Airlines
A one year-old German Shepherd Dog named Koda injured its toe nails by clawing at interior of its wooden shipping container. He was evaluated and cleared to complete his journey.
A two year-old Spanish Alano mix named Chocofan arrived deceased in Orlando, FL on a flight originating in from Newark, NJ. A necropsy confirmed the cause of death as gastric dilation volvulus and torsion (GDVT).
A seven month-old King Charles Spaniel injured itself clawing at the interior of its plastic shipping container. No corrective action was taken by the airline as the injury was self-inflicted.
Incidents by Airline
During June, 2017
| Airline | Losses | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
United Airlines
|
0 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 0 | 2 | 1 |
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Incident Details
Complete listing for June, 2017
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United Airlines
Carrier: United Airlines Flight Number: 434 Date & Time of Incident: 06/24/2017 12:00 AM Type of Incident: Death Description of Animal: Br...
Death Dog MCO Brachycephalic Flight UA 434June 24, 2017 at 12:00 AM
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United Airlines
Carrier: United Airlines Flight Number: 929 Date & Time of Incident: 06/17/2017 Type of Incident: Injury Description of Animal: Breed: Ger...
Injury DogJune 17, 2017 at 12:00 AM
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United Airlines
Carrier: United Airlines Flight Number: 1899 Date & Time of Incident: 06/29/2017 12:00 AM Type of Incident: Injury Description of Animal: ...
Injury Dog Flight UA 1899June 29, 2017 at 12:00 AM
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