Delta Cargo Pet Debacle - what to do?
Jan 2, 2013, 12:10 pm
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As I think back on it, I had to be at the main post office when they opened (I think at 7AM) to mail some things home that I bought in NYC, and I think I took a train to the airport around 8:30, so I really couldn't have left any earlier.
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Jan 2, 2013, 2:06 pm
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Seriously? You want me to fly the cat to Rochester in cabin (not possible anyway as she's too vocal to subject passengers to that much protest for 6 hours), turn around and fly back to Phoenix, and then drive the car cross-country when for the same price I can just ship the cat to my sister via Cargo?
Really?
FWIW, the cat has outlived all of my healthy relationships, which makes her special in a twisted sort of way.
Really?
FWIW, the cat has outlived all of my healthy relationships, which makes her special in a twisted sort of way.
Jan 2, 2013, 2:19 pm
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Seriously? You want me to fly the cat to Rochester in cabin (not possible anyway as she's too vocal to subject passengers to that much protest for 6 hours), turn around and fly back to Phoenix, and then drive the car cross-country when for the same price I can just ship the cat to my sister via Cargo?
Really?
FWIW, the cat has outlived all of my healthy relationships, which makes her special in a twisted sort of way.
Really?
FWIW, the cat has outlived all of my healthy relationships, which makes her special in a twisted sort of way.
Jan 2, 2013, 2:32 pm
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I moved cross country this summer with my German Shepherd and shipping him as cargo didn't even cross my mind when I knew I was going to be driving anyway. He made a great road trip companion!
Jan 2, 2013, 2:38 pm
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Not meaning to attack but I imagine there was a good reason why the cat couldn't ride in the car with you?
I moved cross country this summer with my German Shepherd and shipping him as cargo didn't even cross my mind when I knew I was going to be driving anyway. He made a great road trip companion!
I moved cross country this summer with my German Shepherd and shipping him as cargo didn't even cross my mind when I knew I was going to be driving anyway. He made a great road trip companion!
Jan 2, 2013, 2:38 pm
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Seriously? You want me to fly the cat to Rochester in cabin (not possible anyway as she's too vocal to subject passengers to that much protest for 6 hours), turn around and fly back to Phoenix, and then drive the car cross-country when for the same price I can just ship the cat to my sister via Cargo?
Really?
FWIW, the cat has outlived all of my healthy relationships, which makes her special in a twisted sort of way.
Really?
FWIW, the cat has outlived all of my healthy relationships, which makes her special in a twisted sort of way.
Jan 2, 2013, 2:41 pm
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The agents at the ticket counter do not handle cargo, and not accepting it was their only option to comply with the regs which are intended to keep the pet safe.
They should have told you the cargo hours, especially since you booked a redeye...seems reasonable. That is really where they dropped the ball.
I don't think pets can go DASH any longer. In fact, I think DASH is only accepted at cargo anyway these days...?
The only way my pet (dog) is going in a cargo hold is if there is no other way, i.e. moving overseas.
That cat would have been in the car with me. Then again I would never have a cat, so what do I know? (sorry I had to)
They should have told you the cargo hours, especially since you booked a redeye...seems reasonable. That is really where they dropped the ball.
I don't think pets can go DASH any longer. In fact, I think DASH is only accepted at cargo anyway these days...?
The only way my pet (dog) is going in a cargo hold is if there is no other way, i.e. moving overseas.
That cat would have been in the car with me. Then again I would never have a cat, so what do I know? (sorry I had to)
Jan 2, 2013, 2:45 pm
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Fair enough. And I guess dogs may be better car animals than cats (assuming, never had a cat).
Jan 2, 2013, 2:56 pm
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It seems to me that the problem here is that DL Cargo and regular DL are completely separate operations and there was just no way for the desk staff to deal with the problem of the OP. I don't think I would blame them for not knowing what to do. DL Cargo, on the other hand, really dropped the ball.
Jan 2, 2013, 3:08 pm
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+1 As someone who flies out of ROC quite a bit welcome to our corner of the world... ROC is a pretty decent airport to fly in/out of....
Jan 2, 2013, 3:12 pm
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Continuing to play "Blame the OP". No one has the right to question why Jeff chose to ship his cat as cargo, altho other cat owners have at least provided some support. He is not asking for help in choosing a way to get his cat from point A to point B. We don't need to know why he made the decision. He is only asking for advice as to how to deal with the problem that occurred during the process. Cut him some slack.
Jan 2, 2013, 3:20 pm
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Continuing to play "Blame the OP". No one has the right to question why Jeff chose to ship his cat as cargo, altho other cat owners have at least provided some support. He is not asking for help in choosing a way to get his cat from point A to point B. We don't need to know why he made the decision. He is only asking for advice as to how to deal with the problem that occurred during the process. Cut him some slack.
Jan 2, 2013, 3:38 pm
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Continuing to play "Blame the OP". No one has the right to question why Jeff chose to ship his cat as cargo, altho other cat owners have at least provided some support. He is not asking for help in choosing a way to get his cat from point A to point B. We don't need to know why he made the decision. He is only asking for advice as to how to deal with the problem that occurred during the process. Cut him some slack.
Jan 2, 2013, 3:42 pm
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Telling a cat to shut up, eliminate, or drink/eat is simply not working. Continuing to play "Blame the OP". No one has the right to question why Jeff chose to ship his cat as cargo, altho other cat owners have at least provided some support. He is not asking for help in choosing a way to get his cat from point A to point B. We don't need to know why he made the decision. He is only asking for advice as to how to deal with the problem that occurred during the process. Cut him some slack.
By the way, it is almost impossible to take a CAT (NOT a lap dog) in the cabin. I have been refused several times due to "passengers with severe allergies". I am always amazed of people that reserve the right to comment on aspects on which they obviously have no clue about.
Jan 2, 2013, 3:47 pm
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