Dogs on a plane
May 30, 2018, 5:10 pm
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Dogs on a plane
UA 892 today ICN-SFO a couple with 2 large labrador type dogs board in Polaris (sitting together) 1 had a service dog vest and the other didn't.
After take off the humans allow both dogs to lie on the fully reclined seat while they sit on the foot rest portion..
Even as a dog lover I was a little taken aback. Seems to me the dogs should be on the floor. I mentioned that to the purser and her response was they were a little big to both be on the floor next to each other and it was really cute to see them sleeping there.
I sure hope the next passengers aren't allergic to dogs as their slobber and hair are all over the seat now.......
After take off the humans allow both dogs to lie on the fully reclined seat while they sit on the foot rest portion..
Even as a dog lover I was a little taken aback. Seems to me the dogs should be on the floor. I mentioned that to the purser and her response was they were a little big to both be on the floor next to each other and it was really cute to see them sleeping there.
I sure hope the next passengers aren't allergic to dogs as their slobber and hair are all over the seat now.......
May 30, 2018, 6:36 pm
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Pampered pouches. They take the bed while owners sit on the footstools. I hope they otherwise behaved and didn't roam around the cabin or lunge at anyone (other than the owners).
May 30, 2018, 8:18 pm
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These were dogs, not marsupials.
May 31, 2018, 9:02 am
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May 31, 2018, 11:08 am
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Is there an official UA policy for pets on seats? Totally understand service dogs laying at the feet of their owners, but what about on the seats (even with a ticket purchase)? Allergy/health concerns of passengers on subsequent flights would come into play I imagine; there are people who, with even slight exposure to animal dander, are prone to severe anaphylaxis.
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May 31, 2018, 11:13 am
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Is there an official UA policy for pets on seats? Totally understand service dogs laying at the feet of their owners, but what about on the seats (even with a ticket purchase)? Allergy/health concerns of passengers on subsequent flights would come into play I imagine; there are people who, with even slight exposure to animal dander, are prone to sever anaphylaxis.
"An animal must sit at the customer's feet without protruding into the aisle or other area that must remain unobstructed to comply with safety regulations. "
OP should send a message to United reporting this.
May 31, 2018, 11:45 am
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"An animal must sit at the customer's feet without protruding into the aisle or other area that must remain unobstructed to comply with safety regulations. "
OP should send a message to United reporting this.
"An animal must sit at the customer's feet without protruding into the aisle or other area that must remain unobstructed to comply with safety regulations. "
OP should send a message to United reporting this.
Now I am officially confused.
I thought any dog that could not fit in a carrier had to be in stowage in the belly of the plane
Can you simply opt to purchase a seat for a dog in main cabin regardless of size?