[nagdu] Possible Discrimination?

[National Association of Guide Dog Users]

Jessica,
	For the record, I do not think discrimination, in any form, is
trivial. There is no reason why someone needs to be moved or that you cannot
sit where you wish with whom you wish simply because you are disabled and
choose to use a guide dog. My wife and I are both guide dog users and prefer
to sit together when traveling. This is our choice and, like sighted
travelers, should be respected by those we pay to provide services for us.
Again, I would get in touch with the airline and, should you want our
assistance, give us a call.

With kind regards,
Marion Gwizdala




-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jessica Diaz
Sent: Friday, December 13, 2013 11:55 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Possible Discrimination?

Hello,
Um ok. Wow. Did not expect that to be so blunt. Sorry if it is trivial but
she said she had to move someone for me but would do that because I have a
guide. It just rubbed me the wrong way.
Jessica Diaz

On 12/13/13, 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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