Federal law may prohibit any meaningful verification of whether your “service dog” is trained to perform “work” on your behalf, but it is still reasonable to point out that when a dog flops over an entire row and refuses...
When United Airlines Invited “Families With Young Children” To Preboard, She Strutted Into First Class With Her “Service” Puppy
Another day, another dog incident, this time one that I personally witnessed on my recent United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Seattle. When a preboarding call was made for families with young children, an older woman with a...
“Service Dog” Savagely Attacks American Airlines Passenger, Bites Employee In Face
A vicious “service dog” attacked an American Airlines passenger and bit the face of an AA worker in the latest example of our out-of-control approach to animals on airplanes. Another “Service Animal” Dog Attack And Injures American Airlines Employee,...
United Airlines Passenger Upset Over Fake “Service” Dog
A United Airlines passenger has expressed indignation over a suspicious and potentially fake “service dog” that was recently spotted in a first class cabin. Fake Sevice Dog On United Airlines Flight? In a video posted to Reddit entitled, “There’s...
“Service” Dog Gulps Down First Class Meal On My United Airlines Flight…
I’ve flown with my fair share of “service” dogs, but up until now I have never seen one actually consume a first class meal intended for human passengers. Until now. Service Dog Enjoys First Class Meal On My United...
He Wanted To Take Emotional Support White Tiger On Plane…
I tried to talk him out of it, but he insisted on taking his emotional support white tiger with him on our flight to Malta… Emotional Support White Tiger On Airplane? No Thank You. My son Augustine was never...
Emotional Support Fish On American Airlines
I’m not a pet owner and not really interested in being one, but I do understand the affection many have for their “children” and I had to chuckle at how well a fish was looked after on a recent...
Should A Dog Use Passenger Lavatory On Airplane?
I was recently on a flight with a dog that appeared to use the mid-cabin lavatory for mid-flight relief. Is that appropriate? Is It Appropriate For A Dog To Use Lavatory On Commercial Airplane Flight? Midway though a four-hour...
One Airline Should Embrace Emotional Support Animals
With the dominoes falling on emotional support animals, there’s a business opportunity for one airline to be an outlier. A Business Opportunity For Emotional Support Animals When it comes to masks, Delta does not require young children to wear masks...
Yes! Alaska Airlines Bans Emotional Support Animals
Beginning January 11, 2021, Alaska Airlines will ban all emotional support animals on its flights. Service dogs will still be accepted onboard. Alaska Airlines Bans Emotional Support Animals Live and Let’s Fly wrote about DOT’s decision earlier this month...
Did The Emotional Support Animal Ruling Change Anything?
The Department of Transportation issued a final ruling and new guidance eliminating a restriction on airlines charging for emotional support animals, but did it really change anything? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
There’s A New Loophole To Allow Emotional Support Animals On Planes…
Airlines have been given the green light by the U.S. Department of Transportation to further restrict or prohibit emotional support animals onboard. But there’s still a potential loophole that can be exploited, even if not nearly as egregiously as...
Does This Emotional Support Turtle Belong In First Class?
The other day we were out walking and passed a lady…and her giant tortoise. This required a conversation. Should an emotional support turtle be allowed on airplanes so this dear lady can fly? An Encounter With An Emotional Support...
Miniature Horse Flies First Class On American Airlines…
As the U.S. Department of Transportation considers sweeping changes that would allow airlines to ban emotional support animals and limit service animals to dogs, one miniature horse traveled across the country in first class on American Airlines. Ronica Froese...
Emotional Support Bunny Flies Business Class On United…
United Hare Lines, umm, Airlines welcomed aboard a cute little bunny onboard a flight from San Francisco to Osaka in business class. Of course it was an “emotional support” animal. The incident occurred over a year ago, but has...
Disgusting Duo: Two Huge Emotional Support “Service” Dogs Invade Delta Business Class
I’ve long been of the mindset that emotional support animals should be banned from commercial aircraft. Pictures that have emerged from a recent Delta flight only demonstrate how ridiculous this game has become. Take a look at these two...
Black Man Says He Was Kicked Out Of First Class On American Airlines To Accommodate Emotional Support Dog
A black man has filed a lawsuit against American Airlines alleging racism and discriminatory treatment after he was removed from first class to accommodate an emotional support dog. Dana Holcomb was booked in first class from Las Vegas to...
Meet Flirty, A Horse Who Flies On American Airlines
If you were flying from Chicago to Omaha yesterday, you may have noticed a miniature horse on your flight or in the terminal. Just another day on American Airlines. Flirty is not an emotional support animal, even though the...
When The Cats Take Over The Airport Lounge…
Imagine walking into an airline lounge and hearing, “I’m sorry, my cat is sitting there. You’ll need to stand.” Would you just laugh at the pathetic hilarity of the situation or react in a more aggressive way? I frequently...
Did American Airlines Really Downgrade Woman And Lock Her Dog In Lavatory?
A woman has sued American Airlines, claiming that she was kicked out of business class and her emotional support dog was locked in the lavatory by a crazed flight attendant. Avigail Diveroli was traveling from Miami to Los Angeles...
