June 2008 Airline Pet Travel Report
Pet incidents for the month of April, 2008.
America Airlines lists the death of a dog and a cat on separate flights, but includes very little information on the incidents.
Delta lists the death of an African Grey Parrot. The loading crew in at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International failed to notify the captain that there was a live animal loaded in bin four and the bird froze to death in route to the destination city.
Incidents by Airline
During April, 2008
| Airline | Losses | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
American Airlines
|
0 | 0 | 2 |
Delta
|
0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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Incident Details
Complete listing for April, 2008
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American Airlines
Carrier and Flight Number American Airlines Flight #2083 (SJU-FLL)
Date and Time of the Incident 2 APR 2008 at 12:42 pm
Description of the...
Death Dog FLL Flight 2083April 02, 2008 at 12:42 PM
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American Airlines
Carrier and Flight Number American Airlines Flight #15 (JFK-SFO)
Date and Time of the Incident 2 APR 2008 at approximately 3pm
Description ...
Death Cat SFO Flight 15April 02, 2008 at 03:00 PM
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Delta
Carrier Delta Air Lines
Flight Number Flight # DL 790 – MIA/ATL Flight# DL 1479 – ATL/SNA
Date and Time of Incident April 9, 2008 â€...
Death Bird ATL Flight 1479April 09, 2008 at 07:00 PM
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