[nagdu] air line question

[Cindy Ray]

I think they thought they had to ask. It was a local travel agency, right? These people were covering their bases, but they really should not be asking those questions.

CL

On Mar 22, 2013, at 12:00 PM, d m gina wrote:

> Thanks so much,
> I know they can't charge for the dog, what took me by surprise was they wanted the breed.
> Asking if the dog was a german shepherd.
> I said no black lab.
> I couldn't figure out what they wanted except for the fact they might worry about any problems.
> Could I be correct on this?
> Original message:
>> 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,
> 
> 
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