Uncaged pets in J?
Mar 14, 2018, 11:46 am
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Most carriers allow anyone to buy an extra seat (or even multiple extra seats) for any reason, so you might be able to buy an entire row to avoid having a dog in your row.
Some carriers don't permit *pets* on certain aircraft types, in certain cabin classes, so you could look for such flights if applicable, but these restrictions wouldn't apply to service dogs or ESAs.
Some carriers don't permit *pets* on certain aircraft types, in certain cabin classes, so you could look for such flights if applicable, but these restrictions wouldn't apply to service dogs or ESAs.
Mar 14, 2018, 12:49 pm
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Ok, I am a dog lover so ready to get flamed for having an opinion, so lets start with it is not a Cage but a Pet Carrier.
I actually Agree that no pets should be allowed in J, it's that simple.
I believe all airlines are wimps when it comes to animal enforcement as they don't want to make CBC headlines or in the case of United kill the dog in by placing in the overhead compartment
Cargo tends to be dangerous for the animals
How about putting people with pets in the last row of Y and they have to buy the whole row (as in 2 or 3 seats) but at somewhat of a discount - I mean at least it is a solution
And Finally to the guy in J yesterday YYC - YVR who immediate kicked off his shoes and then started picking his nose and putting it in his mouth throughout the flight....a cage would have been appropriate
I actually Agree that no pets should be allowed in J, it's that simple.
I believe all airlines are wimps when it comes to animal enforcement as they don't want to make CBC headlines or in the case of United kill the dog in by placing in the overhead compartment
Cargo tends to be dangerous for the animals
How about putting people with pets in the last row of Y and they have to buy the whole row (as in 2 or 3 seats) but at somewhat of a discount - I mean at least it is a solution
And Finally to the guy in J yesterday YYC - YVR who immediate kicked off his shoes and then started picking his nose and putting it in his mouth throughout the flight....a cage would have been appropriate
Mar 14, 2018, 12:52 pm
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Ok, I am a dog lover so ready to get flamed for having an opinion, so lets start with it is not a Cage but a Pet Carrier.
I actually Agree that no pets should be allowed in J, it's that simple.
I believe all airlines are wimps when it comes to animal enforcement as they don't want to make CBC headlines or in the case of United kill the dog in by placing in the overhead compartment
Cargo tends to be dangerous for the animals
How about putting people with pets in the last row of Y and they have to buy the whole row (as in 2 or 3 seats) but at somewhat of a discount - I mean at least it is a solution
And Finally to the guy in J yesterday YYC - YVR who immediate kicked off his shoes and then started picking his nose and putting it in his mouth throughout the flight....a cage would have been appropriate
I actually Agree that no pets should be allowed in J, it's that simple.
I believe all airlines are wimps when it comes to animal enforcement as they don't want to make CBC headlines or in the case of United kill the dog in by placing in the overhead compartment
Cargo tends to be dangerous for the animals
How about putting people with pets in the last row of Y and they have to buy the whole row (as in 2 or 3 seats) but at somewhat of a discount - I mean at least it is a solution
And Finally to the guy in J yesterday YYC - YVR who immediate kicked off his shoes and then started picking his nose and putting it in his mouth throughout the flight....a cage would have been appropriate
I actually have a friend who is petrified of flying (and this was before his plane was diverted because "We seemed to have loaded the wrong amount of fuel"), he does not use an ESA.
Here's a question, most animals (let's say dogs) don't do well without being able to take a leak every 10-12 hours. What if the dog needs to go between YVR and SYD or any other ULH route? Is the pax expected to deal and dispose?
For your YYC YVR there is a thread dedicated to these gems
Mar 14, 2018, 12:53 pm
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Mar 14, 2018, 2:16 pm
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I agree with putting pets (I have a few thoughts on others to put there but won't derail this thread) in the last row of Y. Make them Zone 5 too, if they can't survive the flight without an ESA ensure they spend as little time as possible on board (boarding is generally slower than deboarding).
I actually have a friend who is petrified of flying (and this was before his plane was diverted because "We seemed to have loaded the wrong amount of fuel"), he does not use an ESA.
Here's a question, most animals (let's say dogs) don't do well without being able to take a leak every 10-12 hours. What if the dog needs to go between YVR and SYD or any other ULH route? Is the pax expected to deal and dispose?
For your YYC YVR there is a thread dedicated to these gems
I actually have a friend who is petrified of flying (and this was before his plane was diverted because "We seemed to have loaded the wrong amount of fuel"), he does not use an ESA.
Here's a question, most animals (let's say dogs) don't do well without being able to take a leak every 10-12 hours. What if the dog needs to go between YVR and SYD or any other ULH route? Is the pax expected to deal and dispose?
For your YYC YVR there is a thread dedicated to these gems
No matter what solution to pets in the cabin someone can and will poke holes in the solution thus there isn't one or even a generalized protocol.
I feel strongly J should be devoid of both pets and under 6yo for that matter
Mar 14, 2018, 2:23 pm
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While I love dogs, all pets should be caged on board because in a tight environment without the cage, sooner or later someone is gonna get bit
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Mar 14, 2018, 2:37 pm
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Mar 14, 2018, 2:39 pm
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OK, what if a dog decides to self-upgrade?
What do we do then?
Suppose the dog is with someone in PY or Y. And decides to go up to see the owner in J.
Do we run with the whining from pet-lovers? Side with the self-upgrading lovers? Sympathize with the full J pax who is annoyed by the canine companion?
I mean, where does this ever end?
How do we know if it s a self-upgrading dog, or has paid the fee. Does the fee apply to a certain cabin class, or is transferable?
I mean, what are the rules here!
WE DEMAND CLARITY!
What do we do then?
Suppose the dog is with someone in PY or Y. And decides to go up to see the owner in J.
Do we run with the whining from pet-lovers? Side with the self-upgrading lovers? Sympathize with the full J pax who is annoyed by the canine companion?
I mean, where does this ever end?
How do we know if it s a self-upgrading dog, or has paid the fee. Does the fee apply to a certain cabin class, or is transferable?
I mean, what are the rules here!
WE DEMAND CLARITY!
Mar 14, 2018, 2:39 pm
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If the uncaged dog bit someone on-board, wouldn't AC be held liable also?
Mar 14, 2018, 2:49 pm
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OK, what if a dog decides to self-upgrade?
What do we do then?
Suppose the dog is with someone in PY or Y. And decides to go up to see the owner in J.
Do we run with the whining from pet-lovers? Side with the self-upgrading lovers? Sympathize with the full J pax who is annoyed by the canine companion?
I mean, where does this ever end?
How do we know if it s a self-upgrading dog, or has paid the fee. Does the fee apply to a certain cabin class, or is transferable?
I mean, what are the rules here!
WE DEMAND CLARITY!
What do we do then?
Suppose the dog is with someone in PY or Y. And decides to go up to see the owner in J.
Do we run with the whining from pet-lovers? Side with the self-upgrading lovers? Sympathize with the full J pax who is annoyed by the canine companion?
I mean, where does this ever end?
How do we know if it s a self-upgrading dog, or has paid the fee. Does the fee apply to a certain cabin class, or is transferable?
I mean, what are the rules here!
WE DEMAND CLARITY!
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Mar 14, 2018, 2:52 pm
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On the other hand how do you put a seeing eye large bred dog in a crate in the cabin, no space it just wouldn't work
Mar 14, 2018, 3:10 pm
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Mar 14, 2018, 3:10 pm
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As to AC being liable, good question. I had a colleague who go hit by a falling piece of luggage which another passenger was trying to put in a bin but ended up letting fall. I don't think the issue of liability was ever clarified. But yes, I would hope the airline would be.
Then at United they'll end up with dead dogs falling from the bins...
