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Passenger Horrified As Dog Found Dead After Flight—Now She Wants Answers

Passenger Horrified As Dog Found Dead After Flight—Now She Wants Answers

Summary

A woman’s dog died after traveling in a cargo hold on a Korean Air flight from China to South Korea. The woman and an animal advocacy group are seeking more information from the airline about what happened during the flight.

Key Facts

  • The dog, named Bubble, died on Korean Air flight KE 868 from Guangzhou to Incheon on September 3.
  • Bubble was traveling in a crate in the cargo hold because she was a large dog.
  • The owner, Jennifer, used to fly with Bubble in the cabin but had to put her in cargo for this flight segment.
  • Jennifer paid around $4,300, including her business class ticket and Bubble’s transport fees.
  • Korean Air said all environmental systems for pet transport worked normally and that other pets on the flight arrived safely.
  • The airline is communicating directly with Jennifer but has not publicly shared detailed information.
  • Jennifer and FlyTogether.org started a petition asking for more transparency about what caused Bubble’s death.
  • The U.S. Department of Transportation reports ongoing concerns about pet travel incidents on airlines.
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