[NAGDU] Fwd: Delta

[Michael Forzano]

I think it is totally unreasonable to have to provide vaccination
records, period. Even if I can bring them the day of the flight. It is
a burden that others do not have, and infringes on our right to
access. Think about it, do we have to provide stores, restaurants,
Uber drivers with vaccination records for our dogs? Of course not,
because the ADA forbids it. If it turns out that Delta's policy isn't
a violation of the ACAA, they are exploiting a loophole. I am glad
NAGDU is taking quick action on this. If others on the list are okay
with going through this red tape that won't even solve the underlying
issue, that's fine and great, but it's not something I and many others
are comfortable with.

As someone who travels often, it is important to me that I can book a
flight, check in online, show up at the airport and go  straight
through TSA. This new policy makes that impossible. And if
implemented, the other airlines will likely soon follow Delta's lead.

My dog is from Guiding Eyes, and we were not advised to always carry
documentation, as it should be. Like I said, I have never shown
documentation of any kind in my 7 years of being a guide dog user.

Mike

On 1/22/18, Michael Hingson via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> David,
>
> I believe many of the airlines have been accommodating to a fair degree.
> However, Delta's new policy changes the rules, and not for the good.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of David via NAGDU
> Sent: Monday, January 22, 2018 10:44 AM
> To: Tracy Carcione via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: David <david at bakerinet.com>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Fwd: Delta
>
> If that was how the rule was applied, I think it would be unreasonable, too.
>  As I noted in my previous email, I've found Delta to be very accommodating
> and they have verbally indicated that for service animals, bringing the
> proof to the airport on the day of departure is going to be acceptable.  The
> disability desk can also receive email attachments. Their issue is not with
> our pups, but with 'Fluffy'.  As others have pointed out, however, the irony
> is that the policy will do nothing to inhibit the presence of poorly trained
> 'Fluffys'.
>
> *David in Clearwater, FL*
> *david at bakerinet.com
>
> *
> On 1/22/2018 12:09 PM, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU wrote:
>> Even in a normal situation, I think it's unreasonable to require
>> showing proof of vaccination 2 days in advance, if I have to
>> physically go somewhere and show it.  A trip to the airport for me is
>> between $75-100 each way, o
>
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