[nagdu] air line question

[Julie J.]

Dar,

I don't know what they can legally ask in this situation.  I did want to 
share that I have been on very small planes where the pilot has asked 
for people to move to different seats so the weight could be distributed 
correctly.  Fortunately no one was asked how much they weighed, that 
would have been embarrassing!

I'm also wondering if the information might be used in case of 
emergency.  A list of all passengers, human and animal, on the plane 
would make it easier in an evacuation or other disaster type of situation.

Over the years, I've changed my mind on the topic of providing 
information that doesn't seem essential.  Too often it's used to create 
problems where there doesn't need to be.  Currently, though, I think I 
would have also given the weight and breed of the dog and hoped for the 
best.

I hope it goes smoothly for you and that you have an enjoyable trip!
Julie
On 3/22/2013 11:28 AM, d m gina wrote:
> 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,
>