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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amelia Neath

Passenger blames airline for dog’s death after pooches were moved from first class to coach

Michael Contillo’s dog died during a February flight from New York to San Francisco - (Courtesy of Michael Contillo/James Drake)

An Alaska Airlines passenger was left heartbroken after his pet bulldog died after being moved from first class to coach just before taking off.

Michael Contillo filed a lawsuit on 16 October against the airline for negligence and emotional distress after he, his father and his two French bulldogs, Kora and Ash, were told to move seats away from first class to economy.

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