May 2010 Airline Pet Travel Report
Pet incidents for the month of March, 2010.
Delta reports the injury of a cat during a flight from Atlanta, GA to Portland, OR. The cat injured its mouth during the flight, but was also suffering from cold. The cat was incorrectly loaded into an area of the aircraft hold that was not the correct temperature for pets. The owner took the cat to a veterinary hospital and the vet indicated that the cat did not suffer any long term effects.
Delta conducted an investigation into the incident and notification was given the the Station Manager and Director at Atlanta to follow up the those involved with the incorrect loading.
Incidents by Airline
During March, 2010
| Airline | Losses | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
Delta
|
0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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Delta Air Lines Live Animal Incident Report - Redacted Reporting Period: March 2010
Carrier: Delta Air Lines
Flight Number: 1287 14MAR ...
Injury Cat PDX Flight 1287March 14, 2010 at 09:00 PM
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