I Hi everyone! Welcome back to blog #2! Once again, we are Jet, Ben, and Sadie. We learned that major airlines have varying rates of dog deaths. With some airlines, like United there is a much higher rate of deaths than others. Our group was confused about why some major airlines like United and Delta had very high dog death rates while others, like Virgin and Alaska had very low pet death rates. Some of the solutions our group discussed involved having clear and specific standards that all US airlines are required to follow concerning dog handling on flights. For example we all think that there should be a designated area in the cabin where only pet owners and their dogs can sit. We also discovered that the breeds that are most likely to die on a flight are snub nose breeds such as a bulldogs and boxers. However, creating a designated area for pets and their owners would likely solve this problem. While this area would cost more per ticket dog owners would have more room and it would be walled of so that other passengers are not bothered. Also passengers who might be allergic to dogs can choose flights that are pet free. Currently, some airlines have prohibited any flight attendants from instructing passengers to place their pets in overhead bins. Additionally, some airlines, such as Delta airlines, have recently announced that it would no longer allow customers to check their pets with their luggage, unless they are a member of the military or require service animals for health purposes. As recently as 2018, United band 44 dog breeds from being transported underneath the aircraft all together because of there physical makeup that makes it dangerous for them to breath in tight spaces. We think that all airlines should be required to report any pet death incident (currently, it is not mandatory to report pet death incidents. The number of pet deaths is going to go down to zero, the best way to achieve this is to make major changes that involve treating animals as if they were people. Written by Ben, Jet, and Sadie
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