Delta Airlines Knee Jerk

[haugenna]

I did as well and cancelled my FF account.  Alaska will be my airline of choice as of now.

[birddogdad]

done~

[Mauser]

My African trophies were shipped by boat. Air freight was just too expensive. I suspect that the majority of hunters trophies go by boat. It does take quite a while to get them.

The bigger issue here is this is just one more victory for the anti-hunting groups. They get the media attention that projects them as having the higher moral ground. Lasting change is always a series of small steps. Call it one more nail in the coffin if you like. These people will now feel empowered to protest for the next item on their agenda. This also plays directly into the anti-gun groups argument that people don't have a legitimate use for guns if you ban hunting.

Until hunters/gun owners are willing to stand together on these issues they will continue to lose the fight. I have noticed that even on this forum a large number of posters were willing to call the dentist out without having any information other than what the media gave them after reporting on the protestors demands.

[Bofire]

I saw three airlines are doing it. As Mauser said almost nobody flies with the hide or trophy. It is shipped later. Meat is given to locals.
I also saw 5 animals listed they would not ship, I think the Big 5. Leopard, Buffalo, Lion, Rhino(legal anywhere???) and sumthin I forgot.
Carl

here yall go   http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-33767771

[fireweed]

Bad precedent for a carrier to be banning something otherwise legal and safe.  Could airlines/trains/freight (that no doubt receive public money or tax breaks to stay in business) be making political statements by "banning" or blacklisting certain legal activities?  Doesn't pass the sniff test.

[HuntnFishnFun]

Most of you are missing the point, this is just a start. They will start with these animals then go from there. I fly over 100,000 miles a year and a lot on Delta, that just ended Monday for me and any body that has our gun and hunting rights in mind need to get there Sh-t together and tell them to stuff it by not flying Delta or American!!!

[Bean Counter]

Did American Airlines follow suit?

[haugenna]

Most of you are missing the point, this is just a start. They will start with these animals then go from there. I fly over 100,000 miles a year and a lot on Delta, that just ended Monday for me and any body that has our gun and hunting rights in mind need to get there Sh-t together and tell them to stuff it by not flying Delta or American!!!

I don't think we are missing the point. It's not going to stop with animals, guns will be next

[pianoman9701]

Response from Delta:

"Dear Mr. Pianoman,

RE: Case Number 16928932

Thank you for your email to Delta Air Lines sharing your disappointment
with the hunting trophies.

Delta has banned the shipment of all lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros
and buffalo trophies worldwide as freight. Prior to this ban, Delta's
strict acceptance policy called for absolute compliance with all
government regulations regarding protected species. Delta will also
review the acceptance policies for other hunting trophies with the
appropriate government agencies and other organizations that support
legal shipments.

We value customer feedback and appreciate you taking the time to contact
us. We understand your feelings surrounding this issue, and we are
grateful you took the time to let us know how our actions have been
perceived. Your concerns have been reported to the appropriate
leadership for internal review.

We appreciate your selection of Delta and will always welcome the
opportunity to be of service.

Sincerely,
 
Blossom Smith
Online Customer Support Desk
http://www.delta.com"

[Bob33]

"Blossom Smith".  Probably married to John Smith, and cousin of Jane Doe.

Thanks for writing them.

[Bob33]

Did American Airlines follow suit?

American does not fly directly to/from South Africa.

But yes, they did.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2015/08/03/american-airlines-animal-trophy-ban/31090331/

[Bean Counter]

Ok Mr. Pianoman, I wrote Delta. I was nice--promise! 

Then I copied the text and sent it to American, as well, Bob.

http://www.aa.com/contactAA/viewEmailFormAccess.do?eventName=customerRelations