Here Are The Shocking Secrets Airlines Don’t Want to Tell You About Transporting Pets
For the majority of animal lovers, pets are more than a source of companionship and love--they’re bonafide members of the family.
The Grisly Death Toll of Animals on Airlines
The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that each airline in the U.S. submit a monthly report on the death, loss, or injury of an animal during air transportation.
Other shocking statistics include:
More animals have died on Delta Airlines than on any other airline between 2010 and 2020, accounting for over 30% of all recorded airline pet deaths in the U.S.