karenkay

ah, okay, that makes more sense. thanks!

skipper123

Hello,

Does anyone has used this size of bag on a United flight like an Embraer RJ145? Any issues that I should know?

Thanks

joseeantonior

Welcome to FlyerTalk, skipper123!

I believe that, as long as it fits under the seat in front of you, it should be fine.

DudeE

UA made specific exemptions for military personnel on PCS orders. The rest of the flying public must use PetSafe on all itineraries (or in-cabin assuming it's allowable on that flight).

Rksue

Does anyone know how much space there is under the seats in first class on a 737-900? Mom is taking her Shih Tzu and I would prefer her under the seat. Mom is 88, blind and handicapped. This is her first trip alone (without me as her companion) and she is very nervous. She does not want her dog to travel in Pet Safe. To give the dog a bit more room I found a nice soft wheeled carrier but the overall dimensions are 23x15x12. I know the 12 high should not be a problem since it will collapse down. I am wondering if she could put it the 23" across the seat and push the 15" under the seat in front of her for take off. I just moved to her to Row 3 Window seat.
And just a FYI Shih Tzu's have hair not fur and are considered hypo allergenic. The dog will be at the groomers and shave short for this trip.

SFO 1K

That sounds a tad large, I use this carrier for our 11 lb dog:
https://www.amazon.com/Teafco-Duff-O...ne+pet+carrier

We've been on multiple 739s with it in F and it mostly fits under the seat with the handle pushed down. The FAs have been good about it when they check before departure, with a small protrusion coming out. I think that if your bag is soft on all sides it can scrunch down, but if it is rigid you may have issues with length and width.

Rksue

Since I am a bit lacking in the airline terminology (just haven't kept up) when you say your in F is that First class/Economy plus/coach? I realize that the bag seems a bit large, that's why I put Mom in First Class, third row and a window seat. Ive been on these flights so many times, but I never paid enough attention to the space. I think the area under the seat and in front of her has quit a bit of extra leg room. Both bags the top will collapse and one bag the width will shorten.

http://snoozerpetproducts.com/produc...ackpack-p-325/
https://www.chewy.com/pet-gear-i-go-...black/dp/49442

These are the 2 that the dog would fit in comfortably for a long 8 1/2 hour day. Ive paid for the space even though the dog for Mom does medically qualify her for ESA. I don't want to use this designation as Mom would be embarrassed.

Aussienarelle

Moderator, please move if there is a better thread. I tried doing a search and was unsuccessful.

I am curious about the policy on United about dogs traveling in the cabin. I have been on flights with service dogs, but they have not been near me and have not caused an allergic reaction (although I am allergic to animal dander so would not touch a service animal).

On my flight today: CLE-DEN there were two dogs that were not service dogs but pets and the owner needed to be asked to put them in their carriers. I confirmed I was not sitting near them - they were at the back of the plane and I was at the front.

I was sitting in my seat typing on my computer and suddenly started sneezing, and then my eyes started to water and my throat started to close. I have an inhaler but it was not handy and it did not progress to the stage where I needed it. It passed as quickly as it started. I realized it must have been the dogs (although in fairness I did not actually see them board) but the FA did confirm they were at the back of the plane so no where near me.

I am now off the plane thankfully but still having some issues with the breathing (and will revert to the inhaler which I hate to do).

My friends who travel with animals, I do not hate animals just do not pet them, normally check the animals through the hold and do not take them in the cabin. I certainly understand service animals need to travel with their owners, but on the couple of flights where they have been on the same flight as me I have never had an allergic reaction.

However, it got me thinking that I have never considered the policy of animals on the flight. I have heard people on flights let the FAs know they are allergic to nuts so the FAs do not provide nuts to the cabin.

How do you ensure if you are allergic to animal dander you are not seated near the animals?

mahasamatman

You really can't. You just have to be prepared. And, as you point out, distance does not always equal safety.

exwannabe

Perhaps an "animals are peanuts too" campaign would work :-)

TonyBurr

If they cannot serve peanuts because of people's allergies, they should not allow pets in the plane if someone has an allergy. If you open peanuts on a plane it can be treated as a capital crime, so it should be with pets.

mahasamatman

They have policies that allow people to bring pets on planes. All they can do is make sure they don't bring their own pets on, just like they can only control their own behaviour by not serving peanuts.

On what planet?

LarryJ

Here is a link to the UAL policy on in-cabin pets.

https://www.united.com/web/en-US/con.../in_cabin.aspx

fastair

Nor shellfish, AA new uniforms, perfume, deodorant, insects, sulfa drugs, latex, opioids, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, pollen, sunlight, or anything else. People should be shaved, washed, disinfected, then allowed to board naked without any other objects onto their stainless steel chair, served only water (distilled), and not be permitted to expel/excrete any gasses, solids, or fluids.

Really? As long as you're gonna go over the top, don't half step

Aussienarelle

Thank you, I now understand the policy and rules for the pet owner

How do I avoid sitting near an animal who may cause an allergic reaction?