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United Airlines responded to an active social campaign by revising its pet policy and removing an embargo on nine breeds of dog they deemed “dangerous”.  Under the new policy, the previously restricted breeds can now fly in reinforced crates.  Until now, United was the only US-based airline to place a “dangerous” label on certain breeds in its pet policy.

The policy shift follows a campaign on Change.org started by Hawaii resident Jessie Huart after her 10-year-old pit bull was denied travel.   ”All dogs, regardless of breed, should be able to fly safely,” Huart added. “The new requirement of reinforced crates improves the safety of the dogs and is something United should consider extending to all large dogs.”

United heard the cries of its customers, over 45,000 petition signers and animal advocacy groups and decided to change it pet restriction policy, accordingly.

British company Virgin Atlantic has published a list of the most bizarre things people tried to smuggle on board their planes. A dead cow, a tarantula or a bathtub dominate the list.

The highest number of strange or funny events connected with passengers trying to smuggle something on board a plane was recorded at the JFK airport in New York. A passenger tried to smuggle her tarantula on board and hid the pet in her coat. A couple wanted to transport a dead cow wrapped in polythene to London. There was also a woman who arrived to the check-in with a bathtub. (more…)

The best and worst airlines in terms of carbon emissions in American and European skies have been revealed after a painstaking study of the behavior of major airlines.

It is not the coefficient, which the majority of passengers cares about the most when using an airline, yet a 10-year study by Brighter Planet has revealed the saints and sinners in terms of emissions and care for the color green in the sky. (more…)

by Marsha Dubrow

Flights between Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Havana, scheduled to begin on March 21, have been delayed until autumn. (more…)

DVT, or deep vein thrombosis, is a serious condition which may become fatal. Researchers from The American College of Chest Physicians released a study linking window seats in airplanes with DVT development. Luckily, it is not a hopeless battle and there are ways to prevent it.

There have been many theories dealing with the causes of DVT (deep vein thrombosis) and long and frequent flights were included at the top of the list. Originally, passengers in the economy class were in the centre of such – rather unwanted – attention due to the very limited, tight space of their seats. (more…)