French bulldog dies on long-haul flight after ‘overheating in cargo hold’
5 years, 4 months ago

French bulldog dies on long-haul flight after ‘overheating in cargo hold’

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A dog died on a KLM flight when it allegedly overheated in the cargo hold. English and French bulldogs, Boston terriers and pugs may only be transported in the cabin.” A KLM spokesperson said: "Like with every animal KLM took care of dog Roger and gave him the proper attention and treatment. When dog Roger transferred at Schiphol, one of KLM Cargo’s special animal stewards working for our specialised Cargo Animal division checked dog Roger and gave him the proper care. In March, a purebred Central Asian Shepherd puppy, named Bear, was discovered dead in the cargo hold of a KLM plane when it touched down at LAX airport.

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French bulldog escapes travel crate and frolics around plane cabin after owner falls asleep
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Dog found dead in cargo hold on flight from Amsterdam to Los Angeles
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