February 2006 Airline Pet Travel Report
Pet incidents for the month of December, 2005.
December closes out 2005 with a quiet month with only one loss.
Detail of the Incident
Delta Airlines, Loss - Cat: A cat escaped from its transport kennel while being transferred from the ramp to the cargo warehouse.
Discussion
The Delta loss was blamed on poor kennel design, but there was no mention of if Delta used zip ties to secure the kennel further. Delta stated that there was no visible signs of damage to the kennel. Delta did notify the Airport Police, Fire Department and other air carriers in an attempt to find the cat, as well as posting fliers at local kennels and veterinarians. Delta continues to be in contact with the cats owner.
Incidents by Airline
During December, 2005
| Airline | Losses | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
Delta
|
1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Incident Details
Complete listing for December, 2005
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Delta
Carrier Delta Air Lines
Flight Number Flight # DL810 PIT-ATL
Date and Time of Incident December 8, 2005 – approximately 1930
Type o...
Loss Cat ATL Flight 810December 08, 2005 at 07:30 PM
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