More Pets Die Delta Than Any Other Airline.

The Department of Transportation released information about the number of reported deaths and injuries of animals on planes in 2010.

The numbers show 39 deaths and 13 injuries to animals on airplanes in 2010 with Delta as the worst offender. Delta took the top spot with nearly 3 times as many reported deaths as the next worst airline.

Here’s the breakdown:

It’s best not to take your animal companions on planes. Being confined in a small space is not fun for anyone and most animals are forced to fly cargo class! Don’t treat your friends as cargo and if forced to fly fido, avoid Delta.