[nagdu] Possible Discrimination?

Mike M blinkin4342 at gmail.com
Fri Dec 13 17:13:25 UTC 2013


I had plenty of situations like this before I lost my sight too. I wouldn’t call it discrimination  because it happens to just about everyone at one point or another.
Flying is frustrating for everyone, not just those of us who can’t see.

Mike M 
www.malarsie.com

On Dec 13, 2013, at 10:47 AM, Star Gazer <pickrellrebecca at gmail.com> wrote:

> Honestly, I don't understand why this bothers you. Your husband will be on
> the same plane as you. If he was fly
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jessica Diaz
> Sent: Friday, December 13, 2013 11:07 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: [nagdu] Possible Discrimination?
> 
> hello All,
> I have a question. It might be a stupid thing to get frustrated about but it
> bothered me. Can I called US Air this morning to confirm my seats and let
> them know I have a dog. I never fly them because I love Delta but they had a
> nonstop to FL for about 100 dollars less. Delta also wanted me to change in
> Atlanta. No thanks smiles. The lady put me on hold forever and then came
> back and told me she can move me but my husband has to ing in first class,
> and you were in coach, I'd be annoyed, but it doesn't sound like this is
> what's happening. 
> You are getting a few things you do want, a cheaper flight, and a nonstop
> flight. You and your husband will be on the same plane and the two of you
> will have a nice time together in Florida. 
> I'd just not be upset about this. 
> Also, odds are if you point out to the flight attendant that you'd like to
> sit with your husband, he or she can make that happen. sit where he is
> because the plane is full. When I asked why we couldn't sit together she
> said that the seat next to where they are moving me is full and was not very
> nice about it. I might have been ok with us sitting across the isle or
> something but he was on one end of the plane and me another. I can't help
> that I have a dog and wanted a bit more room haha. Let me know what you guys
> think. Flying is becoming way to complicated.
> Jessica
> 
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