Originally Posted by Yoshi212

I was on a chartered flight for an event once where the CEOs brought their trophy wives and dogs. Two Large dogs (1 Golden Retriever & 1 Rotti) boarded without any issue. They smelled each other briefly, tail and nub wagging, and then two little arm/lap/purse dogs got on and proceeding to try to have a fight club in the aisle. Both larger dogs looked at them for a moment and did a metaphorical eye roll before putting their heads back to the windows. Made me laugh.

Originally Posted by gum

Really great terminolgy "trophy wives and dogs".

Originally Posted by weero

Having said that, I don't know why most airlines won't allow my parakeets inside the cabin, let alone let them flying around once at altitude ... because if I look very deep in their eyes, I am sure there is a person in there, somewhere.

Originally Posted by Jasper2009

IŽll never understand why pax should put up with pets in the cabin (or a lounge) when they can be transported in the cargo hold.

Originally Posted by DC777Fan

So could passengers, for that matter, but most of us care for our dogs too much to treat them like freight.

I really don't see the issue...

-If it's in F, you should have enough personal space to where it doesn't affect you in the slightest (assuming it's well-behaved).

-If it's in C/Y, just ring the call button and say you don't like/are allergic to/cook and serve/etc dogs and they'll re-seat you most likely and somebody who has bigger problems to deal with will take your seat. Somebody might even prefer the company of a dog...

-The FCT is huge. Unless they're allowing the dog to walk along the table and sample the buffet, why can't you just sit somewhere else if you see a dog, or if they come sit near you, politely ask them to find other seats because you don't like/are allergic to/cook and serve/etc dogs? Basic human interaction isn't difficult...

Originally Posted by weero

Do you ride Y often? My last 4 coach longhauls were all >100% full. Upon boarding competed, several passengers asked to be reseated for all kind of reasons. In all of the a cases the FAs promised to "look at it after take off" and in none of the cases anyone was reseated.

Originally Posted by HadesNL

I think because a dog is a living sentient being it should receive a humane way to travel... If it's not the general consensus then i will vote to checkin people who wear flipflops and walk barefooted in F and like to touch everything with their feet also to be checked in.... The same could be said for babies who make noise and stench pollution and are wearing unhygenic diapers .... Should we check those in ....

Aslong as the owner of the pet is considerate and makes it behave i don't think there should be a reason to complain

Originally Posted by TPA us ff

Yes, we are always welcomed in the FCT on our way to/from international dog shows. The staff recently even asked to pose with our European champion...But, the FCT staff told me, "We are Germans and love dogs." And yes, they do.