The new international certification programme will cover everything from dogs and cats to farm and zoo animals. — Dreamstime/TNS
Reeling from a string of high-profile mishaps involving pets, the US airline industry is launching a new certification programme designed to improve the safety of animal passengers.
The International Air Transport Association, a trade organisation representing 280 airlines, announced the programme earlier this month. It takes into account both physical and emotional needs across breeds and species in an effort to safely get animals to their destinations.
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