[Ohio-talk] I don't have it in for any airline

[Marianne Denning]

Deborah, Michael MacCarty (probably spelled it wrong) from APH posted
it on his Facebook page.  Here is a piece of the article from New York
CBS News.

Rizzi said he was sitting in the back row of the plane with no storage
room under his seat. After a delay on the tarmac, the dog became
agitated and Rizzi said the flight attendant kept saying they couldn’t
take off until the dog was “stowed under the seat.”

“I took offense to that. My dog is not to be stowed, he’s not an
inanimate object,” he told 1010 WINS’ Mona Rivera. “This woman just
did not want to understand that sitting on a plane for an hour and a
half for any human is uncomfortable. The dog was just antsy and wanted
to get comfortable.”

Rizzi said the flight attendant later returned and kicked him and his
dog off the flight. The incident triggered an unusual show of
solidarity from other airline passengers.

“Security comes on and they go to take this gentleman off the plane
with his dog,” fellow passenger Frank Ohlhorst said. “So when we, the
passengers, realize what was going on, we were like ‘why is this
happening? He’s not a problem.’


On 11/14/13, Cheryl Fields <cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com> wrote:
> M,
> Yes, seems like continuing the educational piece is the way to go, and
> we are stronger if we work together. How was the group received and
> what was your approach? Maybe you could appeal to the chapter
> presidents and do a uniform educational sweep of Ohio in 2014, some
> chapters can work together for support. In our Cleveland/Akron area
> there are 2 airports about 30 mins. apart, and maybe 5 chapters with
> access to them , I think this could be a great group/state project!
> However, we are coming into the height of the travel season with
> Thanksgiving, what tips and travel stragedies do you recommend for us?
> I will travel to Columbus soon and am considering taking Mega Bus for
> the first time, maybe there is someone out there that has used it and
> can give me a few tips. I usually travel Grayhound with very little
> trouble. would appreciate  anyone wanting to share positive info,
> thanks.
> Blessings,
> C
>
> On 11/14/13, Marianne Denning <marianne at denningweb.com> wrote:
>> Cheryl, we did that several years ago in Cincinnati, excuse me,
>> Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport.  I think it is ongoing
>> education that needs to happen.  Great idea!
>>
>> On 11/14/13, Cheryl Fields <cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Mary Ann,
>>>
>>> Some years ago I had a dog and I never had a problem traveling, by air
>>> or bus. The majority of my problems were with people and their cars,
>>> smiles, my dog was big and they always wanted him to get in the back
>>> seat.
>>> Do you think we should have some guide dog users and wheel chair users
>>> schedule some conversations with local administration of airlines to
>>> offer some education for their employees? This could be helpful and
>>> get directly to the problems.So many airline employees move from city
>>> to city, once educated they can spread the word and learn about the
>>> nfb.
>>>
>>> Blessings,
>>> cheryl
>>>
>>> On 11/14/13, Marianne Denning <marianne at denningweb.com> wrote:
>>>> Please don't think I hate any airline.  It looks like there is a
>>>> pattern developing at U.S. Airways and that is of concern.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
>>>> Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
>>>> (513) 607-6053
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Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
(513) 607-6053