Are Brachicefali dogs really at risk by plane? That’s why some companies prohibit them

In the last few days, the case of influencer and psychologist Born vargas he turned on the debate on social networks regarding restrictions of airlines on transport of pets. The woman publicly denounced the airline Skyaccusing her of preventing her from Traveling with his dog Although he had regularly purchased the ticket for the animal.

Nati Vargas told his experience through social networks, explaining that he has planned the Travel to Punta Arenas With his family, dog included. He said:

I bought a ticket for Punta Arenas because I intend to live on an island at the southern end of the world with my family. In my family my dog, for which I bought a ticket when I could.

Before departure, the influencer had ensured comply with all regulationsby contacting the airline to confirm the possibility of traveling with its dog:

Everything was perfect, he needed his certificate and has it.

However, at the time of boarding, Vargas received unexpected news:

Arrival and tell me: ‘No, we don’t take more dogs because a puppy died last week. He cannot go by taxi, he cannot go down the stairs, he cannot go anywhere. The only one solution is to leave it here‘.

Faced with this situation, Nati Vargas had to find an alternative solution e ha Leaving his dog to his sister’s care. In a series of subsequent updates he confirmed that the animal It will be transported by sea up to Punta Arenas.

Sky Airlline’s response

In response to the complaint, Sky Airline released an official press release in which he expressed his regret for what happened. The company then motivated the decision with one Politics aimed at the safety and well -being of Brachicefali animalswhich present breathing difficulties.

For the safety and well -being of brachycephant or mixed animal animals with similar characteristics, with flattened muzzle and subject to respiratory problems, we had to stop the supply of transport services On all our routes for this type of dogs and cats in the holds of our planes, in line with the trend of the sector.

Finally Sky added that he is working to contact all the passengers potentially affected by the new provision, in order to inform them And to propose any alternative solutions, remaking respect for animals but also the commitment to stick to the safety protocols associated with the transport of pets.

First the health of dogs, but what at price without a previous communication?

A controversial episode that certainly cannot leave us indifferent and that has a double key to reading. On the one hand it is understandable The airline’s decision given the recent episodes. We also underline once again how it is necessary Place a decisive and immediate brake At the crossroads of breeds that lead to the creation of brachycephalic dogs that risk their lives in the name of a “fashion” every day that does not take care of the health of animals.

On the other, however, it is inevitable to think about the Wellness of this poor dog and at the hours of anguish spent by the family without knowing How to be able to reunite with him. A right policy, yes, but that should have been communicated in time To the owners of animal tickets so that they can organize themselves differently – perhaps by establishing a date from which to make the measure enter – and not sitting right on the occasion of the flight.