[NAGDU] Experiences and Recommendations for Flying

[annette]

    I just flew Southwest on 9/1 and 9/8.  They did not ask for the form on 
my departure from  St. Louis, but they asked for it on my return from 
Tucson.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Sherry Gomes via NAGDU
Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2022 7:50 AM
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Cc: Sherry Gomes
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Experiences and Recommendations for Flying

Hi Lisa,

I flew United back in February, and it was so easy. Once you make your 
reservation, there's a link to the form. It's a nice, screen reader friendly 
HTML form, no PDF, and if you have United mileage program, the form is good 
for a year. My best friend just got tickets from southwest to come for a 
visit, and apparently, they don't have an online form, asked him to fill it 
out, print it out and take the paper copy with him to the airport. He 
doesn't own a printer, so that's a pain. But several guide dog handlers I 
know have flown Southwest recently and weren't asked for the forms at all. I 
think all the airlines handle this differently, which makes the process more 
confusing. Good luck!



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-----Original Message-----
From: NAGDU <nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Lisa Belville via NAGDU
Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2022 5:42 AM
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Cc: Lisa Belville <missktlab1217 at frontier.com>
Subject: [NAGDU] Experiences and Recommendations for Flying

Hi, all.


That time we all hate has come.  I'm in the process of retiring my current 
dog.  I've already got a home for her, but it is several states away, so 
flying is the only option.


I haven't flown since 2019, so the new rules and regulations weren't in 
place.  I simply booked a flight, had my ID and my dog's ID and a health 
certificate and had no issues.


Now I know I need to fill out these numerous forms.


Which airline is less bureaucratic and easier to deal with? Also, how does 
the paperwork go if purchasing through a site like Travelosity? Would it be 
less stressful to purchase and deal directly with an airline?    How are 
situations handled if switching airlines?  I mean flying on a commuter 
airline from a smaller airport and then catching another flight on a larger, 
different airline?


Depending on circumstances, this might happen as soon as late October, so I 
guess that factors in to the mix, too.


Thanks in advance for any opinions and

info.


-- 
Lisa Belville
missktlab1217 at frontier.com


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