Originally Posted by chuck1
Continental clearly is marketing itself to the traveler with pets. No where does it talk about breeds.
This statement is absolutely incorrect. Continental
makes it quite clear on this web page that certain breeds are more susceptible to problems:
Restrictions
Brachycephalic (Short-Nosed) Dog Breeds
Extra care is required when the following breeds are shipped because they often have hereditary respiratory problems. These animals are susceptible to increased risk of heat stroke and breathing problems when exposed to stress or extreme heat:
* American Staffordshire Terrier
* Boston Terrier
* Boxer
* Brussels Griffin
* Bull Terrier
* Dutch Pug
* English Bulldog
* English Toy Spaniel
* French Bulldog
* Japanese Chin
* Japanese Pug
* Pekinese
* Shih Tzu
* Staffordshire Bull Terrier
As I said before, it's sad that the pet died, but Continental did not intentionally kill it. If you review the DOT report linked to above you will find that pets have died on other airlines too. This is a common enough thing that the DOT has begun keeping statistics on it.