January 2020 Airline Pet Travel Report
Pet incidents for the month of November, 2019.
November had one injury of a dog and a death of a cat on American Airlines. The Dallas Fort Worth Cargo Team did notice the dog had trouble breathing and took it to Animal Hospital where they advised the dog should not travel, notified the owner, and the owner made arrangements for the dog to be picked up from the airport.
The cat was traveling from the UK to Washington, DC and was found unresponsive upon arrival. Cause of death was cardiac arrest.
Incidents by Airline
During November, 2019
| Airline | Losses | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
American Airlines
|
0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Complete listing for November, 2019
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American Airlines
Carrier: American Airlines
Flight Number: 2160
Date & Time of Incident: 11/23/2019 12:00 AM
Type of Incident: Death
Description of ...
Death Cat DCA Flight 2160November 23, 2019 at 12:00 AM
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American Airlines
Carrier: American Airlines
Flight Number: 70
Date & Time of Incident: 11/26/2019 12:00 AM
Type of Incident: Injury
Description of A...
Injury Dog DFW Flight 70November 26, 2019 at 12:00 AM
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