United Airlines Bans Dog Breeds

2024 Author: Steven Freeman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 08:15

United Airlines announced a change in its policy to accept pets on flights, following the incidents where a number of animals died, People said.

The company made the change to its policy called PetSave Travel, which applies to animals traveling in the cargo area. United Airlines indicated that it will only accept dogs and cats, but specified that dogs and cats with a flat nose and strong jaws will not be able to travel on their flights, as can be read on its website.

Some of those who cannot travel are Terriers, Pit Bulls and Mastiffs. Charles Hobart, a spokesman for the airline, told People that new directives on permitted pets will start from June 18. He also revealed that previously only about six races were banned, but the number increased.

What were the reasons for the change? Hobart emphasized that these new measures are being taken to ensure the safety of pets on the airline. "We are doing this to further minimize risk and ensure the comfort of the pets we fly," he warned.

Additionally, Hobart said that prior to the change that was made, or at least announced today, United Airlines was flying a variety of animals. From foxes to leopards. This will change as we move forward. We will only fly cats and dogs, which belong to our clients”, he warned. Some of the other races that will not be able to fly are: Bull Dosg and Shih-Tzus. If you have pets and want to travel with them on United Airlines, access the United Airlines page and / or check with your travel agent.