[nagdu] Assistance dogs now welcome at Birmingham airport -

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Assistance Dogs Now Welcome At Birmingham Airport
Monday 27th October 2008 
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Birmingham Airport passengers that suffer from visual impairments will 

now be able to travel through the airport with greater ease after it was 

announced that assistance dogs are welcome.

The new rules are set to benefit those passengers with sight problems as 

they will be able to travel through the whole airport with the assistance of 

their dog. The One Complete Solution (OCS) group that are already 

responsible for caring for passengers with mobility problems at the airport 

will take charge of the new process.

The reasons behind the new rules are due to a recent piece of EU 

legislation that now permits guide dogs to be allowed on flights on a 

number of routes. This new rule is set to greatly enhance the experience of 

passing through the airport for those passengers with sight problems. 

When passenger with a guide dog arrive at the airport the vacination 

history of the canine will be checked and additional assistance will be 

provided for guide dogs and thir owners who will be met and taken 

through the airport terminal upon arrival by a member of staff.

Speaking about the new regulations was John Morris, Head of Corporate 

Affairs who said;

"Being able to welcome assistance dogs here will make it even easier for 

those with visual impairments to use the Midlands' premier airport. The 

Airport team has worked with a number of partners to make this project a 

success and we look forward to welcoming many more assistance dogs 

through Birmingham in the coming months."

The airport does request that those passengers who are to be travelling 

with a guide or assistance dog contact the airline or tour operator before 

they travel to ensure the correct procedures are in place to deal with their 

visit.


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Published by: Jon Vickery