[nagdu] First Flight with New Dog

[Jenine Stanley]

Regarding letting the airline know about your dog, though yes it can open
doors for misunderstandings and assumptions, the Air Carrier Access Act
states that you must notify the airline up to 48 hours in advance if you
would like an accommodation such as a specific seat based on the presence of
your dog. 

I don't think an airline has challenged anyone about asking for such an
accommodation in the form of asking to change seats from the bulkhead
without notifying them of the dog, but the airline would indeed, as I read
the law, be able to do so if you don't let them know you are traveling with
the dog. 

That said, I totally agree that many bulkhead seats don't offer enough space
for the dog and most dogs can fit under standard seats. 

Jenine Stanley
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-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Buddy Brannan
Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2013 1:50 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] First Flight with New Dog

My advice would be just the opposite: *don't* call ahead and let them know
you have a guide dog. It gives more opportunity to make assumptions about
what you need, or don't. I also disagree about bulkhead seating. In general,
though by no means always, I find there's enough room in the bulkhead row
for your dog, or for your feet, but not really both. Unless your dog is a
moose, he should be able to slide under the seat in front of you. I do agree
about getting a window seat, though. There seems to be a bit more room
there. 
--
Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY



On Apr 13, 2013, at 1:30 PM, Ken Ace <ken at acenovels.com> wrote:

> Hi Kody
> Yes I recommend that you call first and let them know you are 
> traveling with a dog. They normally give you a bulkhead seat up front 
> and I usually choose thw window seat on the right side, it usually has a
little more room.
> I keep food and water intake to a minimum and give my dog ice while in 
> the air.
> I have less experience on finding comfort areas on stop overs as most 
> of my flights are nonstop.
> Good luck and The first time I comforted my dog on the first takeoff 
> and landing after that he was just fine.
> Ken & Ace
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kody 
> Keplinger
> Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2013 12:54 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: [nagdu] First Flight with New Dog
> 
> Hey everyone,
> 
> I'm sure this has come up a few times, but on Tuesday I am flying with 
> my guide dog for the first time, after only being a team for 3 weeks, 
> and I have some questions.
> 
> 1. Do you inform the airlines that you're traveling with a dog prior 
> to arriving at the airport?
> 
> 2. Is there anything I should know about taking a dog through security?
> Advice?
> 
> 3. I have a loooooooong flight. LIke 6 hours. Which totals to over 8 
> hours with airport time.  Any advice on locating relief areas at the 
> airport so I can give her a chance to go before we go in? I know they 
> exist, but how do you find them? I have a feeling airport staff is going
to be clueless.
> 
> That's mostly it.  If you have any other advice on first flights, let 
> me know! I'm a little nervous, to be honest.
> 
> Thanks,
> Kody
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