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

[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