[nagdu] First Flight with New Dog

[Cindy Ray]

The only stipulation as to where the dog can't sit, other than exit row, is an area where the dog will be in the way or endangered, such as an aisle seat. I never say I'm bringing a dog. I always request a window. When I get to the airlines, they most often want to change me to the bulkhead seat, and I most often refuse.

Cindy

On Apr 13, 2013, at 1:09 PM, Jenine Stanley wrote:

> 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
> jeninems at wowway.com
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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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