Originally Posted by
bhomburg
As AA is legally obligated to transport these animals accompanying their handlers/owners in the cabin, you basically have no recourse. They cannot make the animals' handler buy a second seat, and when push comes to shove (seatmate with allergies), it's the animal that flies.
Service animals I completely agree with but the idea of an "emotional support animal" is just too much IMO....especially when it's of a size that interferes with fellow PAX. Why the law doesn't require the purchase of a second seat is beyond me.....
What happens when someone decides they need "support" from their Great Dane or Pyrenean Mastiff? Are there rules for them?