From:
Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) Web Site:
 "As reported in a Pet Alert distributed to the industry in early August (1999), Senate Bill 1193 would require airlines to institute several modifications to their aircraft and policies governing transport of live animals. Air carriers of live animals would be required to:
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Submit information about each flight to USDA at least 24 hours in advance of the flight.
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Submit detailed reports about each incident involving the loss, injury, death or mishandling of an animal, and produce annual reports about all incidents as well as any consumer complaints.
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Ensure crew members are alerted that the aircraft is carrying animals, and institute a training program.
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Publish information on risks associated with air travel for animals, conditions under which animals are transported, the carrier's safety record, and plans for handling animals before and after the actual flight and during flight delays.
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