Dogs Count as Cargo for Airline Liability, EU Court Rules, After Passenger's Pet Goes Missing

Dogs count as cargo for airline liability, EU court rules, after passenger's pet goes missing

"Since she went missing, all I do is cry and stay glued to my phone, waiting for a miracle," the missing dog's owner said.

Flying canines count as cargo, EU court rules

Madrid (AFP) -- The European Union's top court ruled Thursday that a dog travelling in an aeroplane's cargo hold counts as baggage, meaning airlines are not required to pay higher compensation if the animal is lost.