Emotional Support animal on Flights

[drron]

What? Whence came such a right?

As a recognised service animal.Seeing eye dogs are very well trained and have more manners than a lot of 2 legged animals on the flight.

 

[p--and--t]

Seems a huge gulf between one group of people thinking any species of animal of any size and level of training on board is a right vs the group of people lobbying passengers to boycott SG because they sometimes serve nuts to J class passengers pre-dinner and someone in Y might have a nut allergy.

 

[clementine6]

I repeat - if you need an emotional support dog to be able to fly - then don't.

 

[Beano]

I'm ok with dogs if you treat them the same as people on a plane. Strapped into their seats and allowed to use the toilet. Oops, I don't believe they pay for a seat.

 

[clementine6]

As a recognised service animal.Seeing eye dogs are very well trained and have more manners than a lot of 2 legged animals on the flight.

A recognised service animal is one thing; a self-styled emotional support animal is quite another. I know several people who brag about the fact they can travel with their pets as long as they tell the airline it's an emotional support animal. It's a crock. But even recognised and certified service animals should not be seated near passengers who object and pax should be notified in advance. As a medical practitioner I don't want to have to deal with a case of severe asthma (or worse) in flight

 

[drron]

A recognised service animal is one thing; a self-styled emotional support animal is quite another. I know several people who brag about the fact they can travel with their pets as long as they tell the airline it's an emotional support animal. It's a crock. But even recognised and certified service animals should not be seated near passengers who object and pax should be notified in advance. As a medical practitioner I don't want to have to deal with a case of severe asthma (or worse) in flight

Sorry but I was replying to your post concerning your objections to a seeing eye dog.And I agree it shouldn't be in an exit row.But it does have a right to be on the plane and anyone who doesn't want to be near it reseated somewhere else.
I agree with you on emotional support animals most of which are no such thing.
And maybe as a medical practitioner maybe you shouldn't fly if scared of treating a severe asthma case on board an aircraft I have treated a CVA,a pneumothorax and a case of septicaemic shock on board an aircraft all of whom survived..

 

[clementine6]

Sorry but I was replying to your post concerning your objections to a seeing eye dog.And I agree it shouldn't be in an exit row.But it does have a right to be on the plane and anyone who doesn't want to be near it reseated somewhere else.
I agree with you on emotional support animals most of which are no such thing.
And maybe as a medical practitioner maybe you shouldn't fly if scared of treating a severe asthma case on board an aircraft I have treated a CVA,a pneumothorax and a case of septicaemic shock on board an aircraft all of whom survived..

I did not say I was scared, I said I didn't want to. Big difference. HUGE.
I've also treated emergencies on board, but I'd simply rather they didn't occur, if not for my own sake, at least for the patients. I guess you're an adrenaline junkie.

 

[V Singh]

Australia seems to be absent on that list.
NZ for instance only allows dogs

While official policy is well documented, it appears that generally application is flexible and left to the discretion of staff

 

[aggie57]

In the US dogs are common in aircraft cabins. And in shopping malls, restaurants (mainly open air but some inside), etc. It's just a different culture around them than in Australia. When in Rome....

On one Delta flight last year we had an unrestrained doberman in the aisle.

 

[Major]

I have no issue with trained service animals, after all they are TRAINED for these situations. Neighbouring passengers should be offered alternate seating if they so desire.

Emotional support animals are another issue entirely. If you require the support from an animal to fly in an aircraft, due to your emotions, then you need to consider other modes of transport.

 

[Nank]

I agree with others here. It really astonishes me that so many people these days, particular those that are my age, find a way to have "mental health issues", PTSD, and be offended by at least 1 or 2 things you say in the process of regular conversation. All these support acts have only just started popping up recently. I'm fine with service animals being onboard because they are medically vital to their owners (or at least somewhat). The "emotional support" squirrel you want to bring on a packed 5 hour flight (which isn't used to being in a loud and claustrophobic environment, isn't toilet trained, and has a habit of escaping its cage) due to severe anxiety and depression that engulfed you after you and your boyfriend of 2 weeks separated doesn't fly in my books. Either grow up or don't get on a plane. Sorry if anyone can't handle what I've just said because no one seems to want to hear the truth now :/

 

[cove]

Each year we get a fresh supply of falcons as they breed next door..... Not exactly the friendliest of the birds .......

 

[astrosly]

Each year we get a fresh supply of falcons as they breed next door..... Not exactly the friendliest of the birds .......

No worries if you fly Qatar then as you are allowed to take one with you (up to six falcons permitted in the Y cabin at any time): https://www.qatarairways.com/en-au/baggage/animals.html

 

[mrsterryn]

Dogs are very common on public transport through Europe
I accept that allergies do affect but do have to say I wish our dog could travel with us in the plane due to his health issues and medications

 

[drron]

So your dog needs an Emotional Support human?

 

[mrsterryn]

So your dog needs an Emotional Support human?

The amount of drugs he takes you betcha lol
Ahh the joys of a dog with seizures and spoilt

 

[takenbyaliens]

Had a big Lab in 1D/F on an AA flight HNL - LAX last year. Lady owner had feet up on bulkhead all the way so dog could sit on floor in front of her seat. Doggy not wearing a nappy ..... very ugly!! Sorry, emotional support a crock!

 

[drron]

When flying BOS-LAX last year on AA the fellow in 1A had a lab ESA but it was wearing a nappy.A delightful dog but the pax in 1C went back to Y after the meal so he could do some work.Not really fair.

 

[JohnK]

I repeat - if you need an emotional support dog to be able to fly - then don't.

My 3 year old daughter is inseparable from her stuffed beagle and the beagle is part of the family and she goes everywhere with us.

Other than that my preference would be emotional support animals not allowed to travel in the cabin.

 

[jb747]

There is a perfectly good, pressurised, and air conditioned hold. Anything that isn't a seeing eye dog, should be there.