Escaped Otter AND Rat Terrorize Passengers On A Plane
Animals getting loose on a plane can be a terrifying experience for passengers and crew members alike. It is not uncommon for airlines to transport animals in the cargo hold…
Animals getting loose on a plane can be a terrifying experience for passengers and crew members alike. It is not uncommon for airlines to transport animals in the cargo hold of the plane, but there have been instances where animals have escaped and caused chaos on board.
One such incident occurred in 2018 when a passenger's pet hamster was flushed down a toilet after being told by a flight attendant to dispose of the animal. The incident sparked outrage and led to questions about the treatment of animals on planes.
Other animals that have gotten loose on planes include snakes, birds, monkeys and now both a rate and an otter terrified the plane's cabin!
It’s no “Snakes on a Plane,” but it’s still pretty bad…
According to the NY Post, a plane going from Bangkok to Taiwan fell into chaos recently when a rat and an otter that had been smuggled on board got loose during the flight. As passengers and flight crew went into full panic mode, one recalled, “They kept looking for the white rat and an employee caught the rat,” adding, “It bit them on the hand while they carried it back to the kitchen at the back of the plane.”
Upon landing in Taipei, a police search uncovered a box of 28 live turtles, a marmot, a snake, two otters, and two more rodents. Turns out, one female passenger allegedly smuggled all the creatures through security in Thailand. She now faces a penalty of up to $31,000, according to the Prevention and Control of Animal Infectious Diseases statute.
American Airlines Is Adding Numerous Flights From Charlotte Douglas To Warmer Weather In The Caribbean This Winter
Blue water, white sand, palm trees, a fruity cocktail at a swim-up bar, all instead of subfreezing temperatures? It just got easier. Charlotte's gateway to the Caribbean American Airlines just announced expanded flight offerings to help you beat those winter blues. American announced today expanded service beginning December 5th. According to a press release, this will increase seat capacity on flights from Charlotte to the Caribbean by 10% compared to winter 2022.
“This coming winter we're looking forward to adding more service to the destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean that our customers want to visit, including popular spots like Cancun, Montego Bay, and Punta Cana, as well as our newest destination, Tortola,” said José A. Freig, Vice President of Operations and Commercial for Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America. “We are proud to strengthen our lead as the largest U.S. airline in the region, with more flights and seats to more destinations than any other single carrier or partnership.”
I can definitely be persuaded to take a Caribbean flight this winter. But why wait til winter? I'm craving a tropical vacation now! Amerian offers 11 direct flights from Charlotte to different tropical destinations. Keep reading to see the 10 destinations that will be offering daily or even 4x daily flights this winter from Charlotte to warmer weather in the Caribbean.
CLT > Belize City, Belize (BZE)
Expanded to daily service
CLT > Cancun, Mexico (CUN)
Increase to 5 daily flights
CLT > Curaçao (CUR)
Expanded to daily service
CLT > Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR)
Expanded to daily service
CLT > Los Cabos, Mexico (SJD)
Expanded to daily service
CLT > Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ)
Increase to 4 daily flights
CLT > Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic (POP)
Expanded to daily service
CLT > Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ)
Increase to 4 daily flights
CLT > San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU)
Increase to 4 daily flights
CLT > St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands (STX)
Expanded to daily flights
