Originally Posted by Analise
But don't you have medication you can take to alleviate the allergic reactions? You never know when you might be near dogs or cats especially when outside.
I guess the question remains whether passengers have a right to fly allergy-free. How would you go about doing that?
The issue is more complex than that. An aircraft cabin is an enclosed space with limited air flow and you may not have a choice as to seating. Also the allergens from a cat or dog will persist after the original flight. Certainly the current airline cleaning regimes are unlikely to shift them.