during their flight, an attendant insisted that the woman put her dog, which was held in a TSA-approved pet carrier, in an overhead bin for the rest of the flight.
A United spokesperson addressed the incident in a statement to The Points Guy: “This was a tragic accident that should never have occurred, as pets should never be placed in the overhead bin. We assume full responsibility for this tragedy and express our deepest condolences to the family and are committed to supporting them. We are thoroughly investigating what occurred to prevent this from ever happening again.”
According to United’s website, its policy for onboard pets is: “A pet traveling in cabin must be carried in an approved hard-sided or soft-sided kennel. The kennel must fit completely under the seat in front of the customer and remain there at all times.”
https://nypost.com/2018/03/13/dog-dies-after-united-flight-attendant-forces-it-into-overhead-bin/
https://www.nbcchicago.com/traffic/transit/united-airlines-expresses-regret-for-death-of-dog-overhead-bin-476702213.html
https://www.facebook.com/United/
That flight attendant should be jailed on animal cruelty charges. Unfortunately there is no laws against stupidity so there is nothing to do with that. On the other hand, if I would forced to put my pet to a closed bin without enough air to breath, I would resist, even if they ban me of the flight.
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