Seattlite

I'm sure there's probably a thread on this somewhere, but have you noticed that having a pet in cabin notation on your reservation means your name never actually gets to the upgrade waitlist (even though you are "upgrade waitlisted")? That means that you get skipped over by literally everyone else whose name actually makes it to the waitlist itself. It's a thing as confirmed this past weekend on a trip. The pet in cabin notation prevented both the outbound and return flights (MR-style to pick up a new kitten) from upgrading. Thankfully, AS employees are excellent as always and went ahead and upgraded me as my place on the waitlist had been skipped over.

Have you experienced this?

Idaho Territory

NoLaGent

I love cats, so that's awesome, but no, I've never traveled with a pet and have never heard of this glitch. I'd be curious to hear if others have experienced this.

beckoa

There is only 1 pet allowed in First, and IIRC 5 in the main cabin.

None are allowed in First on the Airbus series (no underseat storage)

This restriction does not apply to service animals.

Not surprised about this restriction.

A few helpful AS links:

https://www.alaskaair.com/content/tr...rst-class-care

https://www.alaskaair.com/content/tr...ing-with-pets/

TheotherJames

I am fine with this. I already do not agree that pets should be on planes but I do understand their is an apparent need. I would like to see more of a registration policy for pets with some sort of medical process resulting in a doctors note for the requirement of a pet. There are just too many people taking advantage of it and in a closed system I don't want to deal with pets.

So, if I was in an upgraded seat and someone was upgraded next to me along with their pet, I'd be miffed.

Yeah, I get it, I am heartless.

be_rettSEA

They may have instituted it to prevent upgrades w/ pets in Airbus cabins due to the lack of underseat stowage as noted above. When I travel with my dog, I usually ensure I'm confirmed in first (furst?) to ensure we have a bit more room and so there are less people around to make it more comfortable for all. Glad you were able to get the upgrade without the pet!

agurg

I saw three dogs in the First Class bulk head. All medium size pets and would not fit on the lap even if they tryied. However, that was a SkyWest or Horizon flight from MSP to PDX. There are website which will issue a physician certified certificates in 12 hours. I am conflicted as do understand for the need of emotional support animal. However, if you have a pet allergy and sitting next or near an animal then you the passenger will be bumped and the pet will fly. This was confirmed by a supervisor at Alaska Air.

JacksonFlyer

Wow....3 medium sized dogs at the bulkhead in first on a E-175? That would have been something to see (particularly if it was 1A). 3 dogs, two people, how many support animals can one bring? I would be interested in what policy was being enforced on that flight as it appears Alaska's policy as stated above makes it clear.

rustykettel

chrisl137

Yes - I flew cats a few times one way when I first started flying AS this year. In both cases it was on the outbound and then I called to get the pet notation removed for the return flight.

Collierkr

Nevsky

No you are not. Some people are allergic. Not only that the dander and hair gets left behind and may affect the allergic for weeks on that plane.

PaperGlider

From May this year. My seat neighbor had a couple of large dogs with her. A warm wet nose on my elbow. Good thing I like dogs.

At least the dogs were sweet and well behaved.

TheotherJames

I usually find that I am more annoyed at the human than the dogs....I like dogs and cats and if they are next to me, I'm playin with them...… however, they should be in the hold, not in the cabin. They literally name a bus GreyHOUND so go that route.

agurg

I should have been more clear, 3 people with 3 dogs. Two of them seemed to be a couple.