8/7/02......American Airlines has changed their policy regarding certain breeds of dogs. According to an American Airlines Cargo Service Advisory, "Effective Immediately, the following restrictions
 are in Place. American Airlines will no longer accept the following breeds of dogs:

American Pit Bull Terrier
American Staffordshire Terrier
Bull Terrier
Doberman Pinscher
Rottweiler

Puppies of these breeds between 8 & 12 weeks of age may be accepted.
The breed and age of the dog must be indicated on the health certificate. Crossbreeds containing one of the above breeds, when indicated on the health certificate are also prohibited."

It is suggested the we need to complain now, before we actually get turned down when you take a dog in to be shipped. We recommend that all members, non-members and clubs write letters to American Airlines indicating that this action is discriminatory and wrong. It should be pointed out that any individual dog of any breed can be vicious and that it is inappropriate to point out specific breeds when the vast majority of the dogs of these breeds are perfectly fine.

Information on where to send complaints:
The Chief Executive Officer of American Airlines:
Donn Carty, P.O. Box 619616, Mail Drop 5623, DFW, Tx 75261
The Customer Relations for American Airlines can be contacted in 3 ways: Telephone: 817-967-2000, Email from their website: www.americanair.com , Snail mail: AA Inc., P.O. Box 619612, Mail Drop 2400, DFW, Tx 75261