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Short Stuff: Dead Bodies and Airline Codes

Stuff You Should Know

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The Mysterious Jim Wilson Service and Airline Protocols

This chapter explores the intricacies of transporting human remains by airlines, highlighting American Airlines' Jim Wilson service. It addresses the disconnect between advertised services to funeral directors and the actual handling practices of non-cremated remains within the industry.

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