[NAGDU] indoor relief areas

[david at bakerinet.com]

Julie, I've been through Atlanta many times with Claire and she won't even go on the 'carpet' at the outdoor relief area.  I usually take her across the road at the end of the commercial transportation area to pee on the grass.   You're right, 1 hour is not enough time, especially
when you consider disembarkation delay.  I have missed flights, because of this.  The Atlanta TSA is generally poorly trained and lines can be very long, so timing to get back through security is iffy.   You might call the airline's disability desk and see if they will help you
schedule a longer layover.  If you are flying Delta, the disability desk is wonderful and very helpful.
David & Claire Rose
david at bakerinet.com
 
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Subject: [NAGDU] indoor relief areas

From: "Julie Johnson via NAGDU" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>

Date: Fri, July 7, 2017 2:37 pm

To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>

Cc: "Julie Johnson" <julielj402 at gmail.com>

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> I'm just looking at the relief area options, now called SARA's how

> fancy! I switch planes in Atlanta and it looks like most of the relief

> areas are indoors. The outdoor area looks to be out of the secure area

> and a fair bit away. Although I haven't been to Atlanta in years and

> years and then had no dog. We only have a one hour layover. I'm

> thinking it will be the indoor relief area or bust.

>

>

> I've never been in a situation where I've relieved a dog indoors. Not

> sure if he's going to be agreeable. Tips? Suggestions? Experiences?

>

> Both flights plus layover is about 6 hours, plus a bit on either side of

> that to get in and out of the building. He could likely make it that

> long, but he's an older dog and I think he'd appreciate the opportunity

> to go at the halfway point.

>

> Thanks!

>

> Julie

>

>

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