Dog in the MLL
Jan 16, 2015, 10:58 am
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On an allergy level, and a social level, I agree wholeheartedly. This person should have crated the animal, most of all after being asked to by the lounge agent.
That being said, out of curiosity, how is this a health risk?
How many millions of households have dogs in them? Are all those people risking their health?
The dog is on the floor, not on the counter and not in the kitchen (although I don't see what that would change either) Should the dog have an 'accident' its still on the floor. I've seen babies getting their diapers changed on tables (where people put their food). I'm 99.9% certain not everyone washes their hands after using the bathroom and I'll bet you dollars to donuts they use the same kitchen tongs, ladles and beer taps as everyone else does.
Its a public space and I'm pretty sure the humans who frequent it are a bigger health risk than the dog.
That being said, out of curiosity, how is this a health risk?
How many millions of households have dogs in them? Are all those people risking their health?
The dog is on the floor, not on the counter and not in the kitchen (although I don't see what that would change either) Should the dog have an 'accident' its still on the floor. I've seen babies getting their diapers changed on tables (where people put their food). I'm 99.9% certain not everyone washes their hands after using the bathroom and I'll bet you dollars to donuts they use the same kitchen tongs, ladles and beer taps as everyone else does.
Its a public space and I'm pretty sure the humans who frequent it are a bigger health risk than the dog.
Jan 16, 2015, 11:02 am
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Jan 16, 2015, 11:04 am
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Jan 16, 2015, 11:09 am
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Jan 16, 2015, 11:34 am
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Jan 16, 2015, 11:38 am
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Jan 16, 2015, 1:43 pm
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Forgive me for taking a contrary view.
The underlying premise (that this is a pet or a "fake" service animal) is a large assumption. As an uninterested observer I cannot know. Further, I cannot say that the subject of this photo has not made the proper arrangements and is not acting within her rights.
Irrespective of that, unless the animal was drinking my beer, why would I care to intervene. These things are between the passenger concerned and the airline.
If I have my own disability (such as an animal allergy), it's my responsibility to inform the airline with some confidence that I'll be accommodated. AC, while far from perfect, is better than most with this.
As a passenger, if I want the airline to insulate me from others who merely irritate my sensibilities (pets, children, drunks, tea-totalers, hippies, or whatever) then I'm clearly unsuited to anything other than private aviation.
I frequently accompany a person with a disability in public. I am often stunned at the assumptions people make and the insensitive or outright mean comments they feel entitled to direct at me and my companion.
My advice is say "nice dog, enjoy your flight." You'll feel a better person for doing so.
The underlying premise (that this is a pet or a "fake" service animal) is a large assumption. As an uninterested observer I cannot know. Further, I cannot say that the subject of this photo has not made the proper arrangements and is not acting within her rights.
Irrespective of that, unless the animal was drinking my beer, why would I care to intervene. These things are between the passenger concerned and the airline.
If I have my own disability (such as an animal allergy), it's my responsibility to inform the airline with some confidence that I'll be accommodated. AC, while far from perfect, is better than most with this.
As a passenger, if I want the airline to insulate me from others who merely irritate my sensibilities (pets, children, drunks, tea-totalers, hippies, or whatever) then I'm clearly unsuited to anything other than private aviation.
I frequently accompany a person with a disability in public. I am often stunned at the assumptions people make and the insensitive or outright mean comments they feel entitled to direct at me and my companion.
My advice is say "nice dog, enjoy your flight." You'll feel a better person for doing so.
Jan 16, 2015, 1:50 pm
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There was an article that basically said that either AC doesn't have to do this anymore or they were appealing something or something like that. Either or, allergy/sensitivities will not/are not respected. This is like an airline saying...hey, you need a wheelchair? You increase our cost, go get your own plane. That sounds ridiculous (which is the point)...it can't go both ways...imo...
Jan 16, 2015, 2:00 pm
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There was an article that basically said that either AC doesn't have to do this anymore or they were appealing something or something like that. Either or, allergy/sensitivities will not/are not respected. This is like an airline saying...hey, you need a wheelchair? You increase our cost, go get your own plane. That sounds ridiculous (which is the point)...it can't go both ways...imo...
http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelin...tritional.html
AC's will make reasonable accommodations for passengers with disabilities or medical conditions.
Jan 16, 2015, 2:03 pm
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Air Canada's policy and procedures for severe pet allergies can be found here:
http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelin...tritional.html
AC's will make reasonable accommodations for passengers with disabilities or medical conditions.
http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelin...tritional.html
AC's will make reasonable accommodations for passengers with disabilities or medical conditions.