Originally Posted by
tjtenor4
You'll please note that in my first post, I said, "UA needs to change its policy," not, "you should all never take your dogs on an airplane!"
True, you did say that.
United's policy regarding service animals is, AFAIK, dictated by federal law, though... specifically by the ACAA. I'm not entirely sure about non-personal service dogs, e.g. law enforcement or SaR dogs, though I would be surprised if there weren't a law mandating their easy passage on common carriers, as well. I think you'll find that every domestic airline has a similar policy with regards to service animals - even those that prohibit in-cabin pets.
Originally Posted by
tjtenor4
though obviously, many of you disagree with me. Ah well!
If we all agreed, the world would be so boring!