[nagdu] airline question

Thu Jul 4 13:10:50 UTC 2013

Ben can fit under the seat, but I would prefer to have an empty seat next to 
me while flying, just so he can spread out a little. But, since the U.S. 
worships money and profit above all things, I don't think such a law would 
ever be passed here.
Tracy

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "GARY STEEVES" <rainshadowmusic at shaw.ca>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2013 6:10 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] airline question

> Hi Ann:
>
> No, I think you misunderstood me. The carriers are mandated to provide the 
> seat space for no charge in Canada which is an awesome rule that has been 
> put into place.
>
> I know there are many of you on the list that might say my dog as no 
> problems fitting under the seat in front of me, which may be the case. 
> However, most of the flights I take are 4 to 5 hours in length and I think 
> that would be cruel to make Bogart stay laying in that confined space. 
> Personally I think it is a rule I'd be advocating for if I lived in the 
> states. It is perhaps part of the Canada Transportation Agencies "One 
> person one fare" policy. This refers to if you require an attendant to 
> travel with you that you don't have to pay for the attendant's ticket. One 
> of our major airlines looks at as a sighted guide in this light where as 
> the other major carrier does not see a sighted guide as an"attendant".
>
> Gary
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ann Edie <annedie at nycap.rr.com>
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users' 
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 17:23:43 -0600 (MDT)
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] airline question
>
> Gary, here they would charge us for the extra seat.  So I hope your wish 
> for
> that extra space being mandated doesn't come true here.
>
> Best,
> Ann
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of GARY STEEVES
> Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 4:07 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] airline question
>
> Hi Dar:
>
> This was most likely the travel agent wanting to be sure they had answers 
> to
> any questions they could be asked. If it was me, I would djust politely 
> ask
> why they are interested in this information.
>
> In Canada, the great socialist nation to the norht, <big smile> we have a
> rule through the Canadian Transportation Agency that demands any service 
> dog
> over 50 lbs must be provided with a seat space. This means the seat  next 
> to
> me will be free leaving room for Bogart and my feet. Poodles don't slide
> themselves as easily into small spaces as some labs do. :) This is for
> planes, trains, buses, boats or space shutttles. Even when I took a direct
> Air Canada flight to London UK last year this policy was in play. I keep
> mentioning it so someday, when Bogart and I fly to the states, this policy
> will exist there too. :)
>
> Enjoy your flight.
>
> Gary
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jessica Diaz PC <jldiaz421 at gmail.com>
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sun, 07 Apr 2013 08:17:28 -0600 (MDT)
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] airline question
>
> Hello
> I know I will get mixed reviews on what I am going to say but I learned 
> over
> time just not to mention the dog when traveling anywhere in the US. When I
> fly and issues arise, I handle them when they come up. Most of the time 
> when
> they see my dog and how calm he is, I rarely except when flying jet blue
> which is why I don't anymore have any problems.
> Jessica Diaz
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m Gina
> Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 12:28 PM
> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [nagdu] airline question
>
> Hello,
> yesterday while making the tickets for the convention, one of the 
> questions
> after I shared I have a guide dog.
> Was, how much does the dog weigh, and what kind of dog is it.
> We are flying united.
> Going and coming.
> Do the schools get asked the same questions for each dog that goes home 
> with
> us after training?
> Is this to make sure that the plane can handle all of the weight for the
> plane, asking anyone who has a dog?
> I felt frustrated, did answer all questions.
> We were told if there were any more questions they would call back.
> We used an agency here in town.
> Thanks again,
>
> --
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