Delta Airlines Offering GPS Tracking for Pets

28 Apr 2015

Worried about transporting your dog or cat on an airline, stowed away in the cargo section? You can now track how he’s doing if you use Delta Airlines’ new with GPS tracking for pets service. It provides up-to-date information about location, spikes in temperature and if your pet’s crate is right-side up or not.

The tracking device costs owners $50. The data is accessible online at the Delta website from a GPS tracking unit that is attached to the pet’s crate. It sends updates before and after the flight, but not during due to restrictions on cell communication. This isn’t seen as a problem because most problems occur when the pets are waiting in the cargo area or are being loaded aboard the plane.

10 U.S. Cities

Right now GPS tracking is available and on 10 U.S. flights, including Los Angeles, Tampa, Seattle, Detroit, Cincinnati, Memphis, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Atlanta, Salt Lake City and New York.

You must take your pet to the cargo loading facility in order to arrange the service.

Dangerous Flight

Pets in cargo holds don’t have it easy. On Delta, 51 have died in the last five years. Overall though, deaths have been going down. Counting deaths in all U.S. airlines, 17 died in 2014, while in 2010 it was 39.

According to the Humane Society, it is wise to avoid flying your pets on airlines because of the dangers. If you do , it recommends putting them on non-stop flights only. Pets should not wear collars in the crate because they can catch on objects, harming the pet. It also advises that you put your name and contact information in several places on the crate.

Many airlines refuse bulldogs, pugs, Persian cats and other pets with pushed-in faces because they are vulnerable to heat stroke. They also can get oxygen deprived due to their short nasal airways.

The Amtrak Alternative

If you’d rather not hazard a trip on the plane for your pooch, consider going by rail. Amtrak will implement a pilot program in the next year, due to a law was passed in March by Congress. Pets will be able to ride in a kennel in a car specially designated for that purpose. The fee has not been determined.

Currently small pets who fit into the luggage size limits, which is 28” x 22” x 14.” The new program will allow animals of all sizes. The railroad has been experimenting with the program in Illinois over the last few months, hauling 145 cats and dogs.

Are you planning on flying with your pet, but not on Delta or not on one of the cities that Delta is servicing with its GPS tracking for pets services? Call LiveView GPS today to learn how we can help.

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George Karonis is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of LiveViewGPS Inc., a company he established in 2008 with the vision of making real-time GPS tracking more reliable, affordable, and accessible for businesses of all sizes. Over the past two decades, he has built a reputation as an innovator in GPS tracking, fleet management, asset monitoring, and Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PTToC) communications. Under George's leadership, LiveViewGPS has grown into a nationally recognized provider of GPS tracking solutions, serving businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, law enforcement organizations, and public works departments throughout the United States. The company's technology helps organizations improve operational efficiency, protect valuable assets, increase driver safety, and reduce operating costs through real-time location intelligence. Before founding LiveViewGPS, George developed a background in security, surveillance, and emerging location technologies. His passion for innovation and practical problem solving has driven the development of products that combine dependable hardware with easy-to-use cloud software, giving customers actionable information when it matters most. In 2018, George expanded into nationwide Push-to-Talk over Cellular communications by launching PeakPTT, providing businesses with rugged, instant communication solutions that operate over LTE and Wi-Fi networks. His focus has remained the same throughout his career: delivering dependable technology backed by exceptional customer service and long-term customer relationships. George regularly writes about GPS tracking, fleet management, asset protection, business technology, and communication systems. Through this blog, he shares industry insights, practical advice, and emerging trends to help organizations make informed decisions about tracking technology and connected operations.