kendalyn Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 I thought this was very interesting. I found it on the continental airlines website about restrictions regarding transporting dogs. I'm not sure if other airlines have comparable rules: Embargo of American Pit Bull Terriers (Pit Bulls, Pit Bull Terriers) Continental Airlines will accept American Pit Bull Terrier puppies which are between 8 weeks and 6 months of age provided they do not weigh more than 20 lbs. All American Pit Bull Terriers more than 6 months old or weighing more than 20lbs. will be refused. This embargo does not apply to American Staffordshire Terriers, Bull Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, or Miniature Bull Terriers. Crossbreeds with American Pit Bull Terriers are also excluded from this embargo. The purpose of this embargo is due to the aggressiveness of the breed and the danger presented to our aircraft and our customers. Here's the link if you want to check it out yourself: [url]http://www.continental.com/travel/policies/animals/restrictions.asp?SID=CED9C7D0A5BD4C58874CF381ED83EF87[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendalyn Posted December 16, 2003 Author Share Posted December 16, 2003 Hmmm... looks like it is only continental out of the larger airlines. I couldn't find any other big airlines that had similar policies. I'm surprised that it is ONLY APBT. Not even mixes are excluded. Well, it's stupid to refuse only the APBT. :evil: I don't know if I'll be flying Continental again. At least while this policy is in effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 Wow..... it always amazes me when i see stuff like that. i am curious as to how they plan on telling the difference... Put thier hand by the cage if it tries to rip throught the mesh then it must be a pit bull? or maybe they will just beable to look and know? I dont think that they have a means to follow through and its just one of those rules that makes them sound like a safer airline to some of the more...."media-stricken" people. still bugs me quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 It appears i was wrong it was American that had the escaped bully. CONtinental is just trying to capitalize on the situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courtnek Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 I believe United had considered this policy at one time but got shot down from the AKC and a lot of hate mail about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXSTER Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 Humm.......Maybe Continental Airlines should get some mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted December 18, 2003 Share Posted December 18, 2003 Sent mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted December 19, 2003 Share Posted December 19, 2003 [quote]I believe United had considered this policy at one time but got shot down from the AKC and a lot of hate mail about it.[/quote] Maybe this is why they only say APBT and dont include the Staffie and other breeds accepted by the AKC. I sent them an e-mail a few days ago but still havent gotten anything back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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