Re: Shipping fish?

[Mike Downey <windwalker@uky.campus.mci.net>]

>As for taking fish on flights... a friend lost all fish he brought on a
>two hour
>flight.  He checked them in as regular luggage.  An inquiry with Northwest
>brought
>the response that animals (live cargo) get treated differently and are
>placed in a
>different compartment than is the luggage.  My friend concluded that the
>luggage
>might be exposed to cold air and some decompression.  He recommends that
>either
>the fish should be brought on board or it should be reported as live cargo
>so that
>it will be handled appropiately.
>
>--Randy

I have brought fish from Portland, OR in my carry on bag. They just want to
see every bag at check in so get there early.
Mike