Today, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a new certification program called CEIV-Live Animals, that provides an industry standard for the safe handling of animals being transported in the cargo hold of aircraft. The launch is an expansion of IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) program
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Delta Air to tighten rules for onboard service animals
New York (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines is tightening the requirements for passengers travelling with onboard service and emotional support animals, the carrier said on Friday, following a sharp uptick in pet-related safety issues in recent years. Effective March 1, Delta, the second-largest U.S. airline by passenger traffic, said it will
UPS and others warn that holiday deliveries are already falling behind
UPS expects to deliver 750 million packages this holiday season, up from 712 million last year. (Bill O’Leary/The Washington Post) If it seems like your online orders are arriving later than expected, you’re not alone. An influx of online purchases — particularly during Cyber Monday, the busiest online shopping day in U.S.
Love, life and survival logistics – How Hurricane evacuees are abandoning their pets while running for their lives
Personal survival drive pet lovers to abandon their loved companion animals that have served as person's company, protection, or entertainment. Palm Beach County, Florida USA (Y! Style) - officials are reporting that area evacuees abandoned dozens of pets while attempting to escape oncoming Hurricane Irma. As reported by the Sun Sentinelnewspaper, Palm Beach animal