[nagdu] moving on from Airlines asking for a dog's weight.

Thu Apr 10 15:52:04 UTC 2014

Everyone,

I think we have beat this to death.  Simply put, the airlines ask because
they think they can get away with it and, again, they have made up a rule
without basis.

This may be a subject for a NAGDU resolution to be brought to the convention
floor in July.  Let's turn the discussion into a plan of action. 

Best,

Michael Hingson

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie J.
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2014 08:36 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Airlines asking for a dog's weight.

Okay, so why can't they weigh the dog in with everyone and everything else? 
They don't ask for any other weights in advance, so I'm confused as to why
the dog weight is different.

Julie

-----Original Message-----
From: Star Gazer
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2014 10:26 AM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Airlines asking for a dog's weight.

Yes they do, you just don't realize it because the scales are built into the
plane. They need to know this so the plane's weight to thrust ratio is where
it needs to be.

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie J.
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2014 10:18 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Airlines asking for a dog's weight.

I don't know about Canada, but U.S. air travel laws do not allow for the
provision of an extra seat.  Also however many service dogs  end up on a
plane is how many end up on a plane.  there is no law restricting the number
of service dogs on any particular flight.

I find the weight question really weird.  they don't weigh your carry ons or
the passengers.  How much could a dog throw off the weight distribution of
the plane?

Julie

-----Original Message-----
From: Daryl Marie
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2014 8:48 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Airlines asking for a dog's weight.

Deanna,

Depending on the airline, they may ask this so that they can provide an
extra seat for your guide.  Airlines also have limits to the amount of
service dogs they carry on planes.  One airline asked for Jenny's
measurements for this reason; another asked, but didn't seem to have a
reason.

Daryl
p.s. Did the PAWZ arrive yet?
----- Original Message -----
From: Deanna Lewis <DLewis at clovernook.org>
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
(nagdu at nfbnet.org) <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 06:30:13 -0600 (MDT)
Subject: [nagdu] Airlines asking for a dog's weight.

Hi,
What is the point in an airline asking for your guide/service dog's weight?
Do all airlines do that now?
I haven't been asked this yet, but I just wonder in case it does happen.
Thanks!
Deanna and Pascal

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