[NAGDU] A Short Note on the Delta Issue

[David]

Well, Marion, we are obviously on a different page on this one. If your 
characterization of our legal team's read on this is correct, I 
respectfully disagree with them.

In regard to making the ACAA a mirror of the ADA, I am reminded of the 
famous trope about the man with a crippled right hand pleading with his 
god to make his one hand like the other.  There is a stroke of lightning 
and, instantly, his left hand is crippled.

I think the proposed long term solution would be wonderful, but once the 
ACAA opened the floodgates allowing little Fluffy to fly, I don't think 
there is a snowball's chance in hell of that happening.

I truly hope that we can find a way by working together to address the 
issue to the satisfaction of all parties.

*David in Clearwater, FL*
*david at bakerinet.com

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On 1/20/2018 11:27 AM, NAGDU President via NAGDU wrote:
> The solution we are seeking is a long-term one which would
> involve making the Air Carrier Access Act a mirror of the Americans with
> disabilities Act, meaning only dogs individually trained to do work or
> perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability would be allowed
> to enter the aircraft cabin.
Marianne is correct.  I think it should be noted that:

1.  Air carriers are not required to comply with the ADA under the Air 
Carriers Accessibility Act (ACAA).

2.  Under the ACAA, air carriers may require records of vaccinations for 
service animals.

3.  Under the ACAA, air carriers may require a request for accommodation 
of a service animal prior to boarding and provide a form for doing so.

The new Delta policy regarding service animals does not require 
certification of service dog status.  It only requires that veterinary 
certificates of vaccination be less than 1 year old, if you are 
traveling with a service animal.  The same is required of ESAs When I 
was at GDF, we were advised that we should always carry our vaccination 
certificates with us when we traveled by air.

I think the new policy was carefully researched by Delta.  Now, whether 
it makes sense or not, is an entirely different thing, as many here have 
pointed out.

*David in Clearwater, FL*
*david at bakerinet.com