[NAGDU] Flying, part 2

[Raul Gallegos - NAGDU]

Hello, according to what I understand, you technically have to fill out 
a new form every time you fly. This is because of how you are attesting 
that the information is true for you and your dog at the time of flying. 
Therefore, if you want to keep copies of filled out forms, what I might 
recommend is keeping them completely filed out minus the date. Then only 
fill in the date of the time you purchase each new ticket. Of course, if 
the airline has its own method of uploading the form, then do that, but 
I would still keep a copy on my person in case, like what Tina Thomas 
described with her situation. I typically fly Southwest Airlines and 
since they don't have a mechanism to upload the forms to their website 
or emailing them, they will usually just process the printed form when I 
get to the air port. However, this is inconsistent.


Finally, I personally, and we, the NAGDU board realize that this is most 
inconvenient for most, and that the inconsistencies of the airlines make 
it problematic and only adds to the stress of traveling. We have 
information to report at convention, and I strongly urge folks to please 
come to our meetings.


Thank you.


Raul Gallegos / President
National Association of Guide Dog Users
346.439.7444 | RGallegos at nagdu.org
https://www.nagdu.org


On 6/21/2023 8:22 AM, Christina Moore via NAGDU wrote:
> Yeah when I fly, I keep the form with me. I think they are good for a year
> or so but I could be off on that timing.
> Does anyone know if you switch airlines you have to use that airline's
> form? I did do the new form when I flew the different airline back last
> September but not sure if you can use the same form since it is pretty much
> the same thing just a different airline on it.
> Christina
>