Originally Posted by
timezone_trooper
Is there an official UA policy for pets on seats? Totally understand service dogs laying at the feet of their owners, but what about on the seats (even with a ticket purchase)? Allergy/health concerns of passengers on subsequent flights would come into play I imagine; there are people who, with even slight exposure to animal dander, are prone to sever anaphylaxis.
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly.../in-cabin.html
"An animal must sit at the customer's feet without protruding into the aisle or other area that must remain unobstructed to comply with safety regulations. "
OP should send a message to United reporting this.