[nagdu] Checked Bags and Second Seat Wavers

Mon Aug 17 17:21:10 UTC 2009

Hello Marion,

And while we're at it we should investigate weather or not airlines will 
wave the charge for second seats if the floorspace in the additional seat 
area will be occupied by a service animal; something I feel should be 
investigated. Southwest has language in their service animal policy 
indicating that they will allow a service animal to occupy the floorspace at 
the passengers own seat and the space next to the passenger. As it turns out 
we were seated in a bulkhead. In addition to myself needing the additional 
room Johnny was also occupying this space as well. None of my flights were 
completely sold out. On some of them I was the only passenger in the row so 
why should they make such a big fuss over it and make me purchass the second 
seat?
    I still maintain that this whole business would be solved if airlines 
installed wider seats in coach. All passengers could travel in comfort and 
there would be additional floorspace for our dogs at our own seats. And the 
airlines could sell all of their seats knowing they won't cause anyone 
discomfort, embarrassment, inconvenience, and will not separate large dogs 
from their owners should the floorspace not be sufficient enough to 
accommodate them.

    Peter Donahue who is looking forward to the skys becoming friendlier for 
large passengers and guide dog users.

From: "Marion & Martin" <swampfox1833 at verizon.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 10:52 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] NAGDU project?

Liz,
    I heard about the waiving of fees for checked baggage, as well! I think
it was on this list. i would like to get more information from a reliable,
authoritative  source. Does anyone have such a resource for this question?

fraternally yours,
Marion

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Elizabeth Campbell" <batescampbell at charter.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
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Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 9:02 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] NAGDU project?

> Hi Marion,
>
> Sorry, I've been gone and am catching up on mail.
>
> I think having the cards is a great idea.
>
> Also, I heard that if we have items in our luggage pertaining to our
> service animals, such as grooming equipment, food and so forth, that we
> should not pay the fees to check bags.
>
> Does anyone know if it is true?
>
> Thanks and take care all.
>
> Now, getting ready to head to New Jersey for the Seeing Eye reunion.
>
> Liz and Gabe
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Marion & Martin" <swampfox1833 at verizon.net>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 5:34 AM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] NAGDU project?
>
>
>> Angie and Listers,
>>    As for the size of the card, perhaps, since this is only something you
>> would carry with you when you were flying, it could be something larger
>> than a wallet-sized card. Most likely, especially due to the way airlines
>> are charging for baggage, we would be carrying on a bag and it could go
>> in there. As to availability, I think we should get them out as widely as
>> possible to anyone and everyone who wants one. It's great marketing!
>>
>> Fraternally,
>> Marion
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Angie Matney" <angie.matney at gmail.com>
>> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'"
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 5:17 PM
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] NAGDU project?
>>
>>
>>> Personally, I'd vote that we make them widely available. I don't know
>>> how
>>> much it would cost to produce, so we might need to charge  nonmembers a
>>> fee
>>> to cover expenses. But it would be a great PR thing for NAGDU.
>>>
>>> Angie
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf
>>> Of d m gina
>>> Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 4:25 PM
>>> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] NAGDU project?
>>>
>>> Yes,
>>> Just keep the card able to put in a card slot.
>>> Now it needs to be decided if all get a card, or only members who are
>>> members of nagdu.
>>>
>>> -- 
>>> --Dar
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