American clarifies policy on shipping monkeys, apes

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Fort Worth-based American Airlines has clarified its policy against transporting non-human primates used for lab research in response to inquiries from a British animal-rights group.

Spokesman Tim Smith said American has a long-standing policy that prohibits accepting primates used for lab research or experimentation. But there may have been some confusion among employees who handle bookings for animal cargo, Smith said.

http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2011/07/13/American-clarifies-monkey-policy.html?ana=yfcpc
 
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