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EU Court Rules Pets Are Airline Baggage, Limits Liability

10/19/2025

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The European Court of Justice ruled on October 16, 2025 that pets in airline cargo are baggage, limiting airline liability.
The ruling stems from Grisel Ortiz's case, where her dog Mona went missing at Ezeiza Airport in 2019.
The court said Ortiz did not declare a special interest in her pet, entitling her to €1,578.82 (about $1,843).
Ortiz continues to seek information about Mona through a dedicated Facebook group.

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The European Court of Justice ruled on October 16, 2025 that pets in airline cargo are baggage, limiting airline liability.
The ruling stems from Grisel Ortiz's case, where her dog Mona went missing at Ezeiza Airport in 2019.
The court said Ortiz did not declare a special interest in her pet, entitling her to €1,578.82 (about $1,843).
Ortiz continues to seek information about Mona through a dedicated Facebook group.