Delta Air Lines is the latest carrier to prohibit carrying animals in cargo
bays due to summer heat.  Delta said it was joining a number of airlines
that either restrict or prohibit checking animals because of heat special
handling for animals.  Delta said passengers could check animals once again
after September 15.
 
It would appear that there has been several deaths of animals due to the
heat in the past month.  Delta did say that anytime the temperature was
above 85 degrees they will not ship pets as baggage,
 
American Airlines also restricts taking animials as checked baggage during
the summer.  The carrier does not accept live animals for transport as
checked baggage from June 8 through September 15.
 
TWA may restrict traveling with pets as checked baggage during summer months
on connecting flights, due to possible lengthy taxi times at hub airports.
 
Southwest Airlines does not accept animals as checked baggage for any of
its flights due to turn-around time, averaging 20 minutes, does not allow
for cargo requiring special handling, such as pets.  However, the airline
does allow animals on-board in certain cases.  "The only animals we carry
are assistance animals for our customers with special needs.  These animals
ride in the cabin at the customers feet."
 
Delta, American and TWA still allow passengers to bring pets as carry-on
baggage during summer months.  Delta allows only one animal per flight, as
long as it fits into an airline approved carrier that fits underneath the
plane's seat.  American allows one pet carrier per passenger.  A fee,
usually about $50-$60 one-way, must be paid by the passenger.
 
Because rules for carry-on baggage and for taking animals as checked baggage
vary from airline to airline, most carriers advise calling ahead of time for
specific procedures regarding animal transportation.
 
Harry C. Silvis
Kennesaw Krazy Ten
 
BTW - we found stove pellets in Georgia!!!  Four dollars a bag.  Same thing
a Kitty Fresh Pine, a lot cheaper.  A story in itself hunting for stove
pellets in the summer in Georgia!
 
Harry C. Silvis/Zora Mae Silvis
Kennesaw Graphics
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[Posted in FML issue 2384]