May 2010 Report

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 logo Delta 0 1 0
Total 0 1 0

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Incident Details

Complete listing for March, 2010

  • Delta logo

    Delta

    Delta Air Lines Live Animal Incident Report - Redacted Reporting Period: March 2010

    Carrier: Delta Air Lines

    Flight Number: 1287 14MAR ...

    Injury Cat PDX Flight 1287

    March 14, 2010 at 09:00 PM

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Quick Stats

Total Incidents 1
Losses 0
Injuries 1
Deaths 0

Report Information

Report Period March 2010
Published May 2010
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