January 2007 Airline Pet Travel Report
Pet incidents for the month of November, 2006.
United airlines reports a single, unfortunate death. A 14 year old cat was discovered deceased upon arrival in Chicago from Los Angeles. The owner stated that she was not surprised as the cat has recently undergone surgery and her vet had recommended against the travel. Truly sad.
Incidents by Airline
During November, 2006
| Airline | Losses | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
United Airlines
|
0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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United Airlines
United Flight: 855
November 14, 2006: 8:32 PM Age: 14 Cat
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Description of incident: Passenger checked a ca...
Death Cat ORD Flight 855November 14, 2006 at 08:14 PM
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