United Airlines bans dozens of dog and cat breeds from cargo hold under new pet travel policy

[DonViejo]

By HUGO MARTIN
MAY 01, 2018 | 6:10 PM

In response to the controversial death of a dog on a United Airlines flight in March, the carrier is overhauling its pet travel policy, including banning the transport of dozens of breeds of dogs and cats in the cargo compartment.

Passengers can still bring small pets, including many of the breeds banned in cargo, into the cabin if the animal's carrier fits under the seat without obstructing passengers from exiting.

The new policy doesn't address service animals and emotional support animals. It also appears to effectively ban some fully grown large breeds, including Mastiffs and some bulldogs, since they won't be allowed in the cargo hold and would appear to not fit under a seat in the cabin.

As part of the announcement of its new pet policy, United Airlines said Tuesday it is teaming up with American Humane, a 141-year-old animal welfare group, to improve its pet travel policies, including possible changes to staff training and other requirements for passengers traveling with pets.

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[lunasun]

1. short nosed dogs and cats in particular had a high death rate so it's the sensible thing to do. Imo

They lose cargo money but the pets live