[nagdu] Assistance dogs now welcome at Birmingham airport -

[Michael Hingson]

Hi,

Although we may not agree with the policy we are here dealing with a
different country.  The fact is that there are entrance and importation
procedures which we ALL must follow when going into England.

I regard this as a positive move since now another airport is open to us in
that country.  While we may not like the process please remember that
England has no rabies and they want to keep it that way.


Michael Hingson,
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-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of MS S TILLETT
Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 1:52 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Assistance dogs now welcome at Birmingham airport -

That is so totally obnocious.  Why should they be any different from any
other airport?  You shouldn't have to call for them to be ready for you.
They need to be ready for us every day!  That's like the lawyer from Lalo's
Cafe saying that I should call the next time I am in New York so they could
be ready for me.  That's ridiculous.  

Sue, and Wonder
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Ginger Kutsch
  To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
  Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 10:09 AM
  Subject: [nagdu] Assistance dogs now welcome at Birmingham airport -


  Assistance Dogs Now Welcome At Birmingham Airport
  Monday 27th October 2008
  http://www.compare-airport-parking.co.uk/news/1244/Assistance-Dogs-No

  w-Welcome-At-Birmingham-Airport.html
 
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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 



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