Originally Posted by rhiannonwales

Its probably because of the added weight.Seems that every airline is trying to shave every ounce it can.

No offense, but i'd be just as happy if it did help to cut down on people ringing their anuimals on board. I'm an animal owner myself, but its really unpleasant to sit next to a person with a dog or cat under the seat in front of them. Everytime i've had to do it, the animal barked/meowed constantly, the owners took them out of the cage and i came off the plane covered in hair, and one time the animal wnet potty in its cage and it stank for the rest of the flight.

Now you probably are saying, "well i never did any of those things" and thats great.But for every person like you who is doing it right, there are 10 who are doing it wrong. Sorry but its how i feel.