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05-15-2015 | 08:49 AM
#6191
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05-15-2015 | 09:48 AM
#6192
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05-15-2015 | 10:53 AM
#6194
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From: Whiskey Papa
During a short trip to my local JCPenney, what do I see but a self-absorbed twit holding her tiny foofie dog. Guess she thinks she's at an airport and can do whatever she wants. Sad that no one enforces rules anymore.
05-15-2015 | 02:10 PM
#6195
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From: Seat: Vegan friendly faux leather
I'm sure that the airlines could get more legal leeway but the "black eye" they would get from the histrionic lawsuits that would follow is not worth it. I'm frankly surprised they allow non-service animals in the cabin.
05-15-2015 | 03:06 PM
#6196
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From: Whiskey Papa
Not quite true but almost true. There are very much "commonsense" rules and exceptions. For example, service dogs are allowed in the hospital, but not on our OR floors, chemo rooms where immunosuppressed patients may be, etc. They can't be where food is being prepared.
I'm sure that the airlines could get more legal leeway but the "black eye" they would get from the histrionic lawsuits that would follow is not worth it. I'm frankly surprised they allow non-service animals in the cabin.
I'm sure that the airlines could get more legal leeway but the "black eye" they would get from the histrionic lawsuits that would follow is not worth it. I'm frankly surprised they allow non-service animals in the cabin.
05-15-2015 | 06:12 PM
#6197
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From: Seat: Vegan friendly faux leather
Imagine the passenger experience of being asked by the GA then FA then purser "what's wrong with them?" in a suspicious fashion.
That being said just eliminate the whole spectacle of special handling IMO. If you can't walk the length of a plane in a reasonable time, you probably shouldn't fly.
05-15-2015 | 07:13 PM
#6198
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From: Engines Turn or People Swim
Not quite true but almost true. There are very much "commonsense" rules and exceptions. For example, service dogs are allowed in the hospital, but not on our OR floors, chemo rooms where immunosuppressed patients may be, etc. They can't be where food is being prepared.
I'm sure that the airlines could get more legal leeway but the "black eye" they would get from the histrionic lawsuits that would follow is not worth it. I'm frankly surprised they allow non-service animals in the cabin.
I'm sure that the airlines could get more legal leeway but the "black eye" they would get from the histrionic lawsuits that would follow is not worth it. I'm frankly surprised they allow non-service animals in the cabin.
Airlines don't want bad publicity, and even more importantly they want to sell tickets...even at the risk of annoying their employees other customers. They will turn a blind eye until something really bad happens.
05-15-2015 | 07:19 PM
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From: Engines Turn or People Swim
1) Ensure they properly accommodate the peron's needs and
2) To verify that accommodation is legitimately required. Although it seems like it, we're not required to provide accommodations to anyone and everyone just because they ask for it. It's legally reasonable to require verification..even though the media would say otherwise
05-15-2015 | 07:43 PM
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There's a difference between a true service animal and "emotional support" pets.
Emotional support pets can be anything and are generally allowed in places other animals may not be such as restaurants. Service animals are highly trained and individually certified to behave in a safe manner in pretty much all situations.
Nobody can ban service animals. Airlines could ban emotional support pets who are not properly certified as actual service animals...but they just kind of wink at the pax, collect their fares, and let the crews deal with it.
Emotional support pets can be anything and are generally allowed in places other animals may not be such as restaurants. Service animals are highly trained and individually certified to behave in a safe manner in pretty much all situations.
Nobody can ban service animals. Airlines could ban emotional support pets who are not properly certified as actual service animals...but they just kind of wink at the pax, collect their fares, and let the crews deal with it.
Yup I meant to write emotional support pet..thanks
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