Round of Applause for Our Canadian Friends!!!

[Yorkiemom1]

Saw this report....as usual, Canada and Canadians are a class act!!!


"An Air Canada pilot diverted an international flight to rescue a pup in peril.

The Toronto-bound plane departed Tel Aviv on Sunday when the pilot noticed one of the cargo hold heaters had malfunctioned.

Inside was a dog identified in media reports as Simba.

"The captain grew rightfully concerned for the dog's comfort and wellbeing," Peter Fitzpatrick, a spokesman for Air Canada, told CBC in an email. "With the altitude it can become very uncomfortable, and possibly the situation could have been life threatening if the flight had continued."

Air Canada rules state that ambient temperatures need to be at a minimum of 10 degrees when dealing with canine travellers.

The pilot decided to divert the flight to Frankfurt, where Simba was transferred to another plane.

The Tel Aviv flight arrived in Toronto just 75 minutes behind schedule.

Fitzpatrick said though there were 232 passengers on board, "the overall reaction was positive, particularly once people understood the dog was in potential danger but safe as a result of the diversion."

With files from The Canadian Press

[Lisa and Pic]

I agree... applause for the Canadian pilot and those understanding passengers on board!

[matese]

Originally Posted by Lisa and Pic

I agree... applause for the Canadian pilot and those understanding passengers on board!

[yorkiemini]

Agree!

[Doodlebug]

[buddybear]

good job Mr Pilot. Question.....why not just have someone bring the dog into the cabin area??? I'm not a flyer so I don't understand how things work up there.

[Yorkiemom1]

Originally Posted by buddybear

good job Mr Pilot. Question.....why not just have someone bring the dog into the cabin area??? I'm not a flyer so I don't understand how things work up there.

I am not sure...I will ask my brother the corporate pilot......but I do not think you can get into the baggage compartment down in the belly of the jet while it is flying.... There is a small compartment where they keep live animals that is temp regulated, but I dont think it is accessable from the passenger area of the plane.

[Lizchloe]

A big round of aplause to the pilot, I have always been very scared to fly with my dogs, I have heard so many bad stories. Wish there was more people in the world like this. Way to go Canada!

[Piddle Place]

Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

Saw this report....as usual, Canada and Canadians are a class act!!!


"An Air Canada pilot diverted an international flight to rescue a pup in peril.

The Toronto-bound plane departed Tel Aviv on Sunday when the pilot noticed one of the cargo hold heaters had malfunctioned.

Inside was a dog identified in media reports as Simba.

"The captain grew rightfully concerned for the dog's comfort and wellbeing," Peter Fitzpatrick, a spokesman for Air Canada, told CBC in an email. "With the altitude it can become very uncomfortable, and possibly the situation could have been life threatening if the flight had continued."

Air Canada rules state that ambient temperatures need to be at a minimum of 10 degrees when dealing with canine travellers.

The pilot decided to divert the flight to Frankfurt, where Simba was transferred to another plane.

The Tel Aviv flight arrived in Toronto just 75 minutes behind schedule.

Fitzpatrick said though there were 232 passengers on board, "the overall reaction was positive, particularly once people understood the dog was in potential danger but safe as a result of the diversion."

With files from The Canadian Press

thank you so much for sharing. I am going to send a thank you email to Air Canada right now, and copy your post in it.


Its so wonderful to think we have someone taking care of our family that is forced to travel in cargo.....and glad my dog is "compact" : )

[whiteyorkie]

Originally Posted by yorkiemini

Agree!

I always joke that a smart car is big enough for a person & their yorkie!

[Ivyotten]

That’s awesome!! Safety first!! Thanks Air Canada!!

[yorkietalkjilly]

Bravo for a pilot who cares for one of God's greatest of creatures, the dog! How could mankind have made the strides we have without the great work, companionship, love and loyalty of our dogs? Just think how those Sweet Beasts have aided us along the way!