Pets on flights can be classed as baggage, top EU court rules

<p>European court of justice asked to intervene after dog was lost on journey from Buenos Aires to Barcelona</p><p>Pets on flights can be classified as baggage, the European court of justice (ECJ) has ruled, meaning airlines are not required to pay higher compensation if the animal is lost.</p><p>Europe’s highest court was asked to intervene after a dog was lost during a journey from Buenos Aires to Barcelona, triggering a claim for losses from the owner.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/law/2025/oct/16/pets-on-flights-can-be-classed-as-baggage-iberia">Continue reading...</a>