{"id":1666,"date":"2024-01-10T00:10:16","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T06:10:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointsandpdbs.com\/?p=1666"},"modified":"2024-01-10T00:10:16","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T06:10:16","slug":"fowl-play-aa-passenger-brings-dead-bird-as-carry-on-contents-leak-in-cabin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/100.30.205.157\/?p=1666","title":{"rendered":"Fowl Play: AA Passenger Brings Dead Bird as Carry-On; Contents Leak in Cabin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>So, you think you&#8217;ve seen it all when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/viewfromthewing.com\/american-airlines-passenger-paints-her-toenails-drinks-her-own-beer-in-first-class\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">bizarre incidents during flights<\/a>? Well, buckle up, because this one might shock even the most seasoned flyer (and we know a thing or two, because we&#8217;ve seen a thing or two). A recent Reddit post on the r\/americanairlines community shared an eyebrow-raising tale that&#8217;ll have you questioning your fellow passengers&#8217; sanity \u2013 or at least their understanding of acceptable carry-on items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>User BackNBlack58 took to the internet with a public service announcement that&#8217;s as absurd as it is cautionary: &#8220;PSA dont bring dead animals in a cooler in your carry-on.&#8221; Yes, you read that right. Someone apparently did just that on a recent American Airlines flight. Eww!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the post, a flight had to make an unexpected U-turn on the tarmac due to the presence of a cooler housing a deceased bird. Not only did the bird-in-a-box cause a mid-air spectacle, but it also managed to turn the overhead compartment into a scene from a particularly strange horror movie. The cooler&#8217;s contents spilled out, prompting the pilot to declare it a biohazard (subsequently causing the pilot to be awarded the title of &#8220;Captain Obvious&#8221;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-reddit wp-block-embed-reddit\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"reddit-embed-bq\" style=\"height:316px\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/americanairlines\/comments\/192olbv\/psa_dont_bring_dead_animals_in_a_cooler_in_your\/\">PSA dont bring dead animals in a cooler in your carry on<\/a><br> by<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/user\/BackNBlack58\/\">u\/BackNBlack58<\/a> in<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/americanairlines\/\">americanairlines<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/embed.reddit.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"UTF-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, the internet being the internet, one witty commenter couldn&#8217;t resist adding a dash of humor to the situation. User bbphrog63 chimed in with a quip, saying, &#8220;Guess they misunderstood carrion luggage.&#8221; Well played, bbphrog63, well played.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, for those of you questioning the legality of transporting deceased creatures through the friendly skies, the truth might surprise you. Believe it or not, according to TSA regualations, it&#8217;s generally permissible to bring dead animals on a plane. However, the key here is a little thing called common courtesy &#8211; and airline rules, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, the regulations might give you the green light, but that doesn&#8217;t mean you should start packing your carry-on cooler with that roadkill you found on the highway or anything that might unleash itself mid-flight. The intent of the TSA allowing this is, for example, the transportation of cremated pet remains, or frozen animals (we&#8217;d suggest making sure it&#8217;s cold enough to remain frozen throughout your entire journey, and taking a nonstop flight). Let&#8217;s keep it real, folks \u2013 a little consideration for your fellow passengers goes a long way. And while the TSA may not stop you from bringing a deceased animal on your flight, your airline still has the final say here, so you should always discuss your situation with them prior to showing up at the airport with a cooler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, the next time you&#8217;re contemplating bringing your hunting trophy on board, remember the tale of the ill-fated bird cooler, and maybe pick a container that <a href=\"http:\/\/100.30.205.157\/2024\/01\/alaska-1282-a-wake-up-call-on-the-737-max-9\/\" title=\"Alaska 1282: A Wake-Up Call on the 737 MAX 9\">seals a little bit tighter than a MAX 9 fuselage<\/a> (or just consider driving to your destination if possible). Because in the grand scheme of air travel, we could all use a bit less drama and a lot more common sense. Until then, happy flying, and may your overhead compartments remain critter-free.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, you think you&#8217;ve seen it all when it comes to bizarre incidents during flights? Well, buckle up, because this one might shock even the most seasoned flyer. 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