March 2010 Airline Pet Travel Report
Pet incidents for the month of January, 2010.
Alaska Airlines reports the death of an English Bulldog on a flight from Juneau, AK to Seattle, WA. The bulldog was fond not to be breathing upon arrival in Seattle by ramp personal. The owner stated that the dog was given some medication prior to the flight, but did not provide further information. No further details were available.
SkyWest reports the injury of a 6 month-old Golden Retriever, or more precisely the damage of the kennel. The puppy was taken to a vet and was not found to have any injuries, but was prescribe anti-anxiety medication. SkyWest did indicate that loading / unloading procedures were reviewed with the gate agents.
Incidents by Airline
During January, 2010
| Airline | Losses | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
Alaska Airlines
|
0 | 0 | 1 |
SkyWest
|
0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Incident Trends
12-month historical view
Incident Details
Complete listing for January, 2010
-
Alaska Airlines
Carrier: Alaska Airlines Flight: 76 (Juneau/Seattle) Date of incident: January 9, 2010 Time of incident: Approximately 6:00 P.M. PT
Descr...
Death Dog SEA Brachycephalic Flight 76January 09, 2010 at 06:00 PM
View Report -
SkyWest
Date 1/6/10 SkyWest Flight Number 4543 Time of Incident 12:30p _ Reporting Manager/Supervisor Station IDA ...
Injury Dog IDA Flight 4543January 06, 2010 at 12:30 PM
View Report
Quick Stats
Report Information
Related
You Might Also Like
What Does AVIH Mean?
Traveling with pets can be stressful, especially when you need to transport them by air. There are various regulations and procedures in place to ensure the safety and well-being of animals in transit. One term that often comes up in this context is **AVIH**
August 2025 Airline Pet Travel Report
# August 2025 Airline Pet Travel Report The August 2025 Airline Pet Travel Report contains pet incidents for the month of June 2025. This report...
Airline Pet Policies Compared: In-Cabin and Cargo Options (2026)
How the major U.S. airlines compare on pet travel: which carriers allow pets in the cabin, which still offer hold or cargo transport, what drives the real differences between policies, and a booking checklist to avoid surprises.
2025 Airline Pet Travel Summary
In 2025, U.S. airlines reported 8 pet-related air travel incidents — down 33% from the 12 recorded the prior year. The year's incidents spanned four carriers: Alaska Airlines led with 3 incidents, including 2 deaths, followed by American Airlines with 3 incidents including the year's only reported pet loss. Delta and United Airlines each recorded 1 incident. Deaths fell sharply from 8 in 2024 to 3 in 2025, though the year closed on a somber note with the December death of Meli, a three-year-old Golden Retriever, on an Alaska Airlines flight in Seattle.
2024 Airline Pet Travel Summary
In 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) documented 12 pet-related air travel incidents, comprising 4 injuries and 8 deaths, with no reported losses.
SVAN: Flying With a Trained Service Animal in the Cabin
SVAN is the Special Service Request code airlines use when a passenger travels with a trained service animal in the cabin. Here is what the code means, who qualifies under DOT rules, and the step-by-step process: forms, timing, airport relief areas, and on-board requirements.