Irvine Family Blames Airline for Cat’s Death During International Flight

An Irvine, Calif., family said their cat, Sam, died in transit during a flight from Los Angeles International Airport and Jordan. Taya Salman

IRVINE, Calif.—An Irvine family’s flight to Jordan ended in despair after their cat died due to extreme heat while in the cargo storage of a plane.

Sam the cat began his June 8 travels with owner Haba Mahmoud, who was departing from Los Angeles International Airport with her two daughters, Taya and Maya Salman.