December 2024 Airline Pet Travel Report
Pet incidents for the month of October, 2024.
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Chris started PetFlight in 2005 when he moved to Hawaii with his Retired Guide Dog, Brent. He created it to help people find pet travel information more easily. For nearly 20 years, he’s kept PetFlight up to date with the latest on pet travel incidents. Chris now lives in Utah, with his Retired Guide Dog, Missouri, and his rescue cat, Milo.
Chris N
Chris N
Chris started PetFlight in 2005 when he moved to Hawaii with his Retired Guide Dog, Brent. He created it to help people find pet travel information more easily. For nearly 20 years, he’s kept PetFlight up to date with the latest on pet travel incidents. Chris now lives in Utah, with his Retired Guide Dog, Missouri, and his rescue cat, Milo.
Dog Injured After Escaping Kennel on Alaskan Airlines Flight
On October 7, 2024, an Alaskan Airlines flight (Flight 395) traveling from Orlando, Florida (MCO) to Seattle, Washington (SEA) reported an incident involving a dog in transit. According to the airline, the dog chewed through the side vent of its kennel and escaped onto the ramp, where it was later found with injured paws.
The breed and age of the dog were not disclosed, and the airline did not provide additional details regarding the extent of the injuries or any corrective actions taken in response to the incident.
Incidents by Airline
During October, 2024
| Airline | Losses | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
Alaska Airlines
|
0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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AVI Injury 10/7/2024 Flight 395 MCO/SEA Breed: Unknown Age: Unknown Brief Description of Incident: Dog found on ramp with injured paws. Description...
Injury Dog SEA Flight AS 395October 07, 2024 at 12:00 AM
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