[NAGDU] Adding a service dog to an international trip

[Bryan Gearry]

I just went on United's web site. There is a link to attach the DOT 
forms. As a precaution, I always carry a hard copy of these 
forms....just in case. Here is the link to the page which has the forms 
and tells you how to attach them to your ticket: 
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/special-needs/disabilities/assistance-animals.html

On 2/26/2023 8:17 AM, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU wrote:
> Thanks Bryan.
> No, we're not going into Northern Ireland, which makes things less complicated.  But Ireland requires the pet passport.
> I filled out the DOT forms, but United has no way for me to add a service animal to my trip and upload the forms.  One person at their disability desk said I'd be able to do that after I show them I have the passport.  Another said to just show up with the forms at the airport, which would be my very last choice.
> When were you able to upload your DOT forms to your Netherlands trip?  Maybe it's different for you, since you previously took a US trip, so they already have the forms?
>
> I'm sorry to hear going to Hawaii is more complicated than going to the EU.  We'd like to go some time.
>
> It's nice to hear another international traveler's experience.
> Tracy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bryan Gearry via NAGDU
> Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2023 11:54 AM
> To: Tracy Carcione via NAGDU
> Cc: Bryan Gearry
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Adding a service dog to an international trip
>
> Tracy, next week I'm traveling to the Netherlands from Alaska with my
> Guide Dog. The big question is....are you staying in Ireland or visiting
> Norther Ireland (UK)?  Big difference. You probably can't go to Norther
> Ireland (UK) as it is a non EU country. I have never needed a pet
> passport for any of my Guide Dogs. I think that has something to do with
> import/export issues. You do have to have a USDA (federal) vet sign off.
> There are requirements for that.. As far as DOT, there are 2 forms. One
> that the dog is identified ,make sure the chip is for international and
> the other form says the animal will behave on the plane, no
> barking,biting, peeing, and pooping. United might have their own travel
> documents however. United should have a link on their web site that
> takes you to those forms. I just came back from Hawaii and it is much
> more complicated to travel there than the EU. Good luck. Have a great
> trip.  Bryan
>
> On 2/24/2023 9:41 AM, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU wrote:
>> I got some help from TSE about how to add my dog to my trip with United to
>> Ireland.  I followed all the steps, but there is no option to add an animal,
>> at least not yet.  I have spoken to United disability services, who have
>> given me 2 answers about adding my dog, both of which seemed to say that, at
>> best, I can't add Igloo until I get his passport, which may or may not be
>> within the 2-day window for adding a service dog to a trip.
>>
>> So far as I'm concerned, the passport and the DOT forms have no
>> relationship, but United imagines they do.
>>
>> This is a problem that didn't exist before these stupid DOT forms.
>>
>> Tracy
>>
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