[nagdu] moving on from Airlines asking for a dog's weight.

Thu Apr 10 17:32:30 UTC 2014

I, for one, love that idea and would like to be a part of the process if I may. 
Aleeha and Dallas

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> On Apr 10, 2014, at 11:52 AM, "Michael Hingson" <Mike at michaelhingson.com> wrote:
> 
> Everyone,
> 
> I think we have beat this to death.  Simply put, the airlines ask because
> they think they can get away with it and, again, they have made up a rule
> without basis.
> 
> This may be a subject for a NAGDU resolution to be brought to the convention
> floor in July.  Let's turn the discussion into a plan of action. 
> 
> 
> Best,
> 
> 
> Michael Hingson
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie J.
> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2014 08:36 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Airlines asking for a dog's weight.
> 
> Okay, so why can't they weigh the dog in with everyone and everything else? 
> They don't ask for any other weights in advance, so I'm confused as to why
> the dog weight is different.
> 
> Julie
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Star Gazer
> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2014 10:26 AM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Airlines asking for a dog's weight.
> 
> Yes they do, you just don't realize it because the scales are built into the
> plane. They need to know this so the plane's weight to thrust ratio is where
> it needs to be.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie J.
> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2014 10:18 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Airlines asking for a dog's weight.
> 
> I don't know about Canada, but U.S. air travel laws do not allow for the
> provision of an extra seat.  Also however many service dogs  end up on a
> plane is how many end up on a plane.  there is no law restricting the number
> of service dogs on any particular flight.
> 
> I find the weight question really weird.  they don't weigh your carry ons or
> the passengers.  How much could a dog throw off the weight distribution of
> the plane?
> 
> Julie
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Daryl Marie
> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2014 8:48 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Airlines asking for a dog's weight.
> 
> Deanna,
> 
> Depending on the airline, they may ask this so that they can provide an
> extra seat for your guide.  Airlines also have limits to the amount of
> service dogs they carry on planes.  One airline asked for Jenny's
> measurements for this reason; another asked, but didn't seem to have a
> reason.
> 
> Daryl
> p.s. Did the PAWZ arrive yet?
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Deanna Lewis <DLewis at clovernook.org>
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> (nagdu at nfbnet.org) <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 06:30:13 -0600 (MDT)
> Subject: [nagdu] Airlines asking for a dog's weight.
> 
> Hi,
> What is the point in an airline asking for your guide/service dog's weight?
> Do all airlines do that now?
> I haven't been asked this yet, but I just wonder in case it does happen.
> Thanks!
> Deanna and Pascal
> 
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