Delta announces summer embargo on acceptance of pets as checked baggage.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-15 May 2000-DELTA AIR LINES: Delta announces summer embargo on acceptance of pets as checked baggage (C)1994-2000 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:12052000 ATLANTA -- Delta Air Lines today announced that it will embargo the acceptance of pets as checked baggage to all destinations on its worldwide system during the months of June, July and August.

This embargo will apply to travel between June 1 and August 31, 2000. Delta will continue to accept small, domesticated pets for travel in the cabin, in kennels that fit under a passenger seat. Also during this time, Delta Air Cargo will accept animal shipments only from commercial animal shippers or licensed pet breeders, which must be booked in advance of shipment. Extreme weather guidelines...