For more than three hours, a passenger's dog was inside an overhead bin on United Airlines Flight 1284 from Houston to New York after a flight attendant told the passenger to put it there. Airline officials say it was a mistake. It turned out to be a deadly one.
Can you put dog in overhead bin?
When the airplane landed at LaGuardia Airport and the owner opened the overhead bin, the puppy was no longer breathing. “This was a tragic accident that should never have occurred, as pets should never be placed in the overhead bin,” a United spokeswoman said in a statement Tuesday.
What happens if an airline kills your dog?
If the dog is injured or killed during air travel, you must put a dollar amount on your loss in order to make a claim to the airline. If your dog performs in races or shows, it may be relatively easy to put a dollar value on your claim.
What airline put a dog in the overhead compartment?
Did United Airlines apologize after dog died in overhead compartment?
United Airlines is apologizing for the death of a passenger's dog that a flight attendant reportedly insisted be stowed in an overhead bin during a Monday flight from Houston to New York. United confirmed an incident involving the dog to USA TODAY and says it's now looking into what led up to the episode.
How did United Airlines respond to the death of a dog?
“We assume full responsibility for this tragedy and express our deepest condolences to the family and are committed to supporting them.” The airline declined to comment on what role, if any, its personnel may have played in the decision to put the dog in the overhead compartment. But Ms.
How often are dogs lost on flights?
HonestPaws says that between 2010 and 2020, over 250 animal 'passengers' died either during or immediately after airline travel. Another 170 sustained injuries, while 20 animals were actually lost by airlines.