[nagdu] airline question

Thu Jul 4 17:57:29 UTC 2013

 hi i get a chair whenever i fly, and may can strict out.
 . you never know.
 laws, can change.
 but you have to work for it.

On Jul 4, 2013, at 6:10 AM, Tracy Carcione wrote:

> Ben can fit under the seat, but I would prefer to have an empty seat next to me while flying, just so he can spread out a little. But, since the U.S. worships money and profit above all things, I don't think such a law would ever be passed here.
> Tracy
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "GARY STEEVES" <rainshadowmusic at shaw.ca>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2013 6:10 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] airline question
> 
> 
>> Hi Ann:
>> 
>> No, I think you misunderstood me. The carriers are mandated to provide the seat space for no charge in Canada which is an awesome rule that has been put into place.
>> 
>> I know there are many of you on the list that might say my dog as no problems fitting under the seat in front of me, which may be the case. However, most of the flights I take are 4 to 5 hours in length and I think that would be cruel to make Bogart stay laying in that confined space. Personally I think it is a rule I'd be advocating for if I lived in the states. It is perhaps part of the Canada Transportation Agencies "One person one fare" policy. This refers to if you require an attendant to travel with you that you don't have to pay for the attendant's ticket. One of our major airlines looks at as a sighted guide in this light where as the other major carrier does not see a sighted guide as an"attendant".
>> 
>> Gary
>> 
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Ann Edie <annedie at nycap.rr.com>
>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users' <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 17:23:43 -0600 (MDT)
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] airline question
>> 
>> Gary, here they would charge us for the extra seat.  So I hope your wish for
>> that extra space being mandated doesn't come true here.
>> 
>> Best,
>> Ann
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of GARY STEEVES
>> Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 4:07 PM
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] airline question
>> 
>> Hi Dar:
>> 
>> This was most likely the travel agent wanting to be sure they had answers to
>> any questions they could be asked. If it was me, I would djust politely ask
>> why they are interested in this information.
>> 
>> In Canada, the great socialist nation to the norht, <big smile> we have a
>> rule through the Canadian Transportation Agency that demands any service dog
>> over 50 lbs must be provided with a seat space. This means the seat  next to
>> me will be free leaving room for Bogart and my feet. Poodles don't slide
>> themselves as easily into small spaces as some labs do. :) This is for
>> planes, trains, buses, boats or space shutttles. Even when I took a direct
>> Air Canada flight to London UK last year this policy was in play. I keep
>> mentioning it so someday, when Bogart and I fly to the states, this policy
>> will exist there too. :)
>> 
>> Enjoy your flight.
>> 
>> Gary
>> 
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Jessica Diaz PC <jldiaz421 at gmail.com>
>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Sun, 07 Apr 2013 08:17:28 -0600 (MDT)
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] airline question
>> 
>> Hello
>> I know I will get mixed reviews on what I am going to say but I learned over
>> time just not to mention the dog when traveling anywhere in the US. When I
>> fly and issues arise, I handle them when they come up. Most of the time when
>> they see my dog and how calm he is, I rarely except when flying jet blue
>> which is why I don't anymore have any problems.
>> Jessica Diaz
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m Gina
>> Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 12:28 PM
>> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [nagdu] airline question
>> 
>> Hello,
>> yesterday while making the tickets for the convention, one of the questions
>> after I shared I have a guide dog.
>> Was, how much does the dog weigh, and what kind of dog is it.
>> We are flying united.
>> Going and coming.
>> Do the schools get asked the same questions for each dog that goes home with
>> us after training?
>> Is this to make sure that the plane can handle all of the weight for the
>> plane, asking anyone who has a dog?
>> I felt frustrated, did answer all questions.
>> We were told if there were any more questions they would call back.
>> We used an agency here in town.
>> Thanks again,
>> 
>> --
>> --Dar
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>> every sinner has a future
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