American Airlines to ban certain breeds of dogs.

From: Airline Industry Information | Date: August 19, 2002 | Copyright information

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American Airlines has reportedly banned over-aggressive dogs after a pit bull terrier grounded a Boeing 757 for nine days.

The dog had been travelling on a flight from San Diego to New York when it managed to escape from its cage and gnaw through electrical cables as thick as a garden hose. The dog - who also reportedly damaged back-up radio equipment and some n...

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