First Class Dog ?
Oct 27, 2015, 12:33 pm
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First Class Dog ?
This massive dog got a first class seat on an American Airlines flight
I didn't even realize this was possible. Wonder if he got a pre-departure bone?
I didn't even realize this was possible. Wonder if he got a pre-departure bone?
Oct 27, 2015, 12:57 pm
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Hey, if they actually bought it a seat then good on them. I had a CRJ torture tube flight to ORD once with a St. Bernard nearly that size sitting in the aisle. The owners had a support animal vest on the thing, of course, so the crew didn't say a word.
Oct 27, 2015, 1:00 pm
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First Class Dog ?
Am I missing something or is that the fattest St. Bernard living??
Oct 27, 2015, 1:03 pm
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Waiting for the followup post where an FTer reports that a DYKWIA GLD complained how they should have gotten the upgrade, not the dog.
Or for a complain about the dog putting its paws on the bulkhead. Without socks.
But seriously, this is at LAX, so I wouldn't be surprised if this was some sort of celebrity dog.
Or for a complain about the dog putting its paws on the bulkhead. Without socks.
But seriously, this is at LAX, so I wouldn't be surprised if this was some sort of celebrity dog.
Oct 27, 2015, 1:09 pm
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Weight not good for his health but who will tell him he doesn't deserve a 1st class seat?
Does he have a little barrel of bourbon under his neck?
Does he have a little barrel of bourbon under his neck?
Oct 27, 2015, 1:24 pm
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Ohmugosh, IceTrojan, the without socks comment gave me quite a chuckle. Thanks! I can't see from the picture...socks or no socks, perhaps he was wearing his "Rebarks".
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Oct 27, 2015, 1:36 pm
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Oct 27, 2015, 1:40 pm
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Did the pooch get a special F meal? Did he get steak?
Oct 27, 2015, 2:20 pm
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That dog appears to be bigger than the size of my torso. That may be the photo tough.
Oct 27, 2015, 8:25 pm
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That is a DOS if I've ever seen one - a Dog of Size. And he's heading toward the regional jets. 
Oct 27, 2015, 8:33 pm
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Dog will end up with a thread here, crying like an alcoholic toddler over the PDB and begging for miles.
Oct 27, 2015, 8:39 pm
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At least he's used to airline food.
Oct 27, 2015, 8:44 pm
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The only thing I can wonder is why the dog isn't walking on the plane and is being wheeled.
It makes me wonder if he's sick. :-(
It makes me wonder if he's sick. :-(
Oct 27, 2015, 8:48 pm
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If he gets airsick there won't be a barf bag big enough.
Oct 27, 2015, 8:56 pm
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Just as I was thinking "I wonder why the news doesn't cover stuff like THIS" I read a mashable article.
They also confirmed he was in the bulkhead and that the woman purchased a ticket for him. No mention if PDB was served ;-)
http://mashable.com/2015/10/27/fat-dog-first-class/
UPDATE 7:40 p.m. ET: Mashable has learned that the dog's name is Hank and he belongs to Kari Whitman, an interior designer who founded Ace of Hearts Dog Rescue in Beverly Hills, California. Hank is Whitman's support animal and, due to an illness, can only move with the aid of a cart, which explains his weight. We hope Hank enjoys many more relaxing flights in first class.
http://mashable.com/2015/10/27/fat-dog-first-class/