Sadly this is true, however, I don't think it is as easy as some people think. You do not just go to the airport and say "oh he is an ESA" and get on the plane, at least if the GA is doing their jobs.

I do not think that your average psychiatrist or psychologist is going to be handing out these letters to anyone who asks for one. Unfotunately there is a whole bunch of websites on the internet that will "certify" your ESA and provide such a letter for $100 or less, as long as you send them the money.


I have a real issue with fake service dogs and ESA's!! As someone who has seen first hand the issues actual service dog teams have encountered due to the many fakers out there, I personally wish they would prosecute and jail a few examples to make people think twice about trying to fake it.