Thanks, DL61. Not.
#18
Join Date: May 2006
Location: GA
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This happened to me NRT-SIN recently. The entire EC cabin had empty middles, and I was enjoying my emtpy row (I was a window). Right before the door closed two guys came on board, one sat next to me (in the middle) and shoved a big bag under the seat. It wasn't until we were in the air I realized it was a cat. He fed it some ridiculously stinky food three times. I am allergic to cats, but just mildly.
I was really tired from my DTW-NRT flight and didn't have the energy to try and parlay my allergies and DM status into a BE seat, but I was amused at my bad luck to be the only EC passenger without an empty middle, AND a stupid cat...
It happens. Get over it OP. The cat owner could have paid $1500 too, and if you think someone else should have been in your seat instead, it is DYKWIA.
I was really tired from my DTW-NRT flight and didn't have the energy to try and parlay my allergies and DM status into a BE seat, but I was amused at my bad luck to be the only EC passenger without an empty middle, AND a stupid cat...
It happens. Get over it OP. The cat owner could have paid $1500 too, and if you think someone else should have been in your seat instead, it is DYKWIA.
Last edited by CPMaverick; Nov 27, 2012 at 6:52 am
#19
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Long Beach, CA
Programs: DL DM
Posts: 5,292
I was really tired from my DTW-NRT flight and didn't have the energy to try and parlay my allergies and DM status into a BE seat, but I was amused at my bad luck to be the only EC passenger without an empty middle, AND a stupid cat...
Why wouldn't they just move you to an empty middle EC seat?
I am glad that FAs aren't easily parlayed.....especially on international flights.
Why wouldn't they just move you to an empty middle EC seat?
I am glad that FAs aren't easily parlayed.....especially on international flights.
#20
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Orlando, FL
Programs: Delta GM/1.5MM ~ United Silver ~ Marriott Lifetime Titanium
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I love cats. They taste just like chicken.
Before somebody has a fit - it's from a bumper sticker. Come on now - SOMEBODY here had to say it ... I mean, what would flyertalk be without useless posts like this ????? and no, I don't eat cats.
Before somebody has a fit - it's from a bumper sticker. Come on now - SOMEBODY here had to say it ... I mean, what would flyertalk be without useless posts like this ????? and no, I don't eat cats.
#21
Join Date: Sep 2012
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My point was simple, due to allergies they need to start to restrict some of these spoiled pets. Last time I went to PSP it smelled like the animal shelter for crying out loud. A little purse dog was whining so much I couldn't sleep. I am sure I am going to p*** a hundred people off but really we limit our dietary restrictions to make sure others don't suffer, the least you can do is put Felix in the cargo hold.
OK let the attacks begin!
#22
Join Date: Jul 2012
Programs: Delta: Gold, Marriott: Silver
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I actually logged in to post that, but you beat me to it!
My point was simple, due to allergies they need to start to restrict some of these spoiled pets. Last time I went to PSP it smelled like the animal shelter for crying out loud. A little purse dog was whining so much I couldn't sleep. I am sure I am going to p*** a hundred people off but really we limit our dietary restrictions to make sure others don't suffer, the least you can do is put Felix in the cargo hold.
OK let the attacks begin!
My point was simple, due to allergies they need to start to restrict some of these spoiled pets. Last time I went to PSP it smelled like the animal shelter for crying out loud. A little purse dog was whining so much I couldn't sleep. I am sure I am going to p*** a hundred people off but really we limit our dietary restrictions to make sure others don't suffer, the least you can do is put Felix in the cargo hold.
OK let the attacks begin!
#23
Join Date: Aug 2010
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Waiting for the inevitable "My cat happens to be Diamond and has been flying since she was a kitten" reply.
#24
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Join Date: May 2000
Location: Louisville, KY
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I love cats. I'd have likely switched with you if I did not have to do a cabin downgrade to do so.
#25
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: MSP
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It's the breed that matters
I dream of being seated next to a Couger in BE....
#26
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: JFK,ATL,LGA (the rest of the world follows)
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Posts: 3,190
mmm?
I call the FA quietly, she looks at the manifest, and well...
the dog was a paid FC passenger with her own assigned seat. And so was the owner. Why did she select to seat her dog on the other side of the aisle? I presume for comfort (her comfort) purposes. But, hi- luckily the dog was sleeping almost throughout the flight, so I had to do very little doggy sitter service and you can't complain when you get an upgrade.
So, never underestimate the power of a dog (or a cat) in the cabin. You'd be surprised but some people do pay a full fare for their pets. I am pretty sure though that a pincher would have sufficient space even on a Y seat...
#27
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 3,438
Is the cat travelling (as far as you can tell) according to Delta's guidelines for travel with pets in the cabin? If so, I'm not sure what your complaint is. Should Delta have ignored their own policy and refused your fellow passenger's pet because you are more important than your fellow passenger and don't want a pet near you?
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OP is DIAMOND the ENTIRE plane should be arranged to his/her liking (And trying to say it's not a DYKWIK by posting the amount you paid is just hysterical LOL!)
OP does not seem to have an allergy complaint just a "the world is not going exactly as I want it to complaint"
(And please OP never fly SW. I once flew with Penguins, Pellicans and who knows what. Each case had it's on seat. They let the penguins out to visit us )
#28
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: CMH
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Maybe its just me but anytime someone says they aren't something they really are. Such as someone saying they aren't a racist but the next thing out of their mouth is racist. So our OP said they aren't a DYKWIK but has to point out how much he paid. Mentioning that you paid that much is one of the bigger DYKWIK moves
#29
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Cats belong in the cargo. Not first worlds problems, but I certainly would not want to be seated next to a cat either.
#30
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Long Beach, CA
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Posts: 5,292
I don't want economy seats that are 17.2 inches wide or a lack of meals on long domestic flights in Y, but those aren't my decisions to make. I fly an airline - they make their policies. If I don't like the policies, I fly a different airline.
Cats are allowed, sorry OP. BTW - I HATE cats too.