Delta airlines, first US carrier to ban transport of African big game

[Yota]

Apparently Delta has been getting an earful and caved in.

The US airline Delta has banned the shipment of big game trophies on its flights following the international outcry over the illegal killing of Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe.
The airline has announced that it will no longer transport lion, rhinoceros, leopard, elephant or buffalo remains.

It has not however given an official reason for its decision.

Delta flies direct to a number of African cities and was subjected to an online petition to ban such shipments.



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



dang, wish I could fix that typo in the thread title, moderators?

[sellersm]

The US airline Delta has banned the shipment of <snip> or buffalo remains.

I guess the Demo Libtards will have to choose a different carrier...

[Bailey Guns]

I FEEL better already.

[Great-Kazoo]

Political correctness once again runs a muck.

#1 Confederate Flag

#2 Ban on animal culling

#3 ??? OOPS (White) LE 's or should it be #1

[Irving]

Delta airlines uses ivory tray tables on the back of every seat.

[TriggerHappy]

I used them to Fly to Jberg in March. There were an awful lot of us 'Hunters" on that flight. Curious to see if they can fill those seats. its strange that they named the Big 5 of Africa. Hopefully this doesn't fuck me in getting my Gemsbok, Blesbuck, Wildebeest, and Nyala back. F*cking uneducated liberals.

[patrick0685]

I used them to Fly to Jberg in March. There were an awful lot of us 'Hunters" on that flight. Curious to see if they can fill those seats. its strange that they named the Big 5 of Africa. Hopefully this doesn't fuck me in getting my Gemsbok, Blesbuck, Wildebeest, and Nyala back. F*cking uneducated liberals.

no joke...i hope they get boycotted real quick and change their minds

[sniper7]

Killing business for the sake of feeling like they are going to accomplish something. Now the shipping will go to other carriers along with that $$$. Nice move delta.

[Yota]

Killing business for the sake of feeling like they are going to accomplish something. Now the shipping will go to other carriers along with that $$$. Nice move delta.

Unfortunately it looks like United and American joined the ban. See updated link. Another article said Air Canada joined.

United said: "We felt it made sense to do so."

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

Yesterday I wrote this to Delta using their online feedback form and requested a reply.

This is what I sent:

Message: I have just learned Delta has banned the transport of legally
hunted animals from Africa. Big game hunting is an effective and
sometimes the only effective way of controlling dangerous animals.
Hunting also keeps a sustainable predator/prey balance. The fees hunters
pay inject needed money into mostly lagging economies and depending on
the game animal may provide a bounty of meat to local villages. I have
never hunted in Africa but I am truly disappointed in this knee jerk
reaction and will try to avoid flying Delta from now on.

and I got this email reply.

RE: Case Number 16924023

Thank you for your email to Delta Air Lines expressing your
disappointment towards banned the transport of legally hunted animals.
regret the delay in responding to your concern.

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,

Sam Matthews
Online Customer Support Desk
http://www.delta.com

[Aloha_Shooter]

While I appreciate defense of the lions, leopards, elephants, and rhinos, the last time I checked, water buffalo were nowhere near endangered. I'd blame stupid liberals but that's redundant.