[NAGDU] Question Regarding Allegiant Airlines Requiring a Completed Veterinarian Form for Flying with a Guide Dog f

[Tracy Carcione]

I can live with presenting a health certificate, if I only have to deal with it at my dog's annual check-up.  If I have to go to the vet every time I fly, with the accompanying costs in money and time, that's an unnecessary burden.
Tracy


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From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of David via NAGDU
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 2:45 PM
To: Susan Jones via NAGDU
Cc: David
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Question Regarding Allegiant Airlines Requiring a Completed Veterinarian Form for Flying with a Guide Dog f

I live in Clearwater and fly Allegiant fairly often. I've never had a 
problem them, other than the lack of foot space for your pup in A319s 
and A320s.

I believe that the regs allow airlines to ask for health certificates 
signed by a vet, but I do not have the time to research the citations.  
Currently, and for some time, I believe that other airlines like Delta, 
United, and American provide templates the forms. My only beef is that 
each airline asks for its own form  The issue will likely resolved 
after(if) the new rules are adopted. The proposed rule would have DOT 
provide a single health form that is used by carriers.

I don't have a problem with this. All dog owners are required to present 
health and/or rabies certificates in certain situations. It is pretty 
easy to ask for a health certificate during regular checkups. I don't 
mind providing rabies and health certificates to board airplanes. It is 
an environment that is very contained with limited space. On top of 
that, air circulation is very poor. These factors create an atmosphere 
where stress is guaranteed. With a universal form, what is the 
inconvenience in presenting her form, which I can easily refresh 
annually, to an airline while checking in, either online, or in person?  
... but without a training attestation by the vet.

I do agree that allowing non-professional training assessments or 
judgments is intrusive, burdensome, and fraught with opportunity for 
abuse. My right to travel should not be abridged or denied based on the 
judgment of someone who is not a trainer, or specialist. I have the same 
problem with earlier check-in requirements for people with service animals.

*David in Clearwater, FL*
*david at bakerinet.com0*
*
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On 2/18/2020 12:47 PM, Susan Jones via NAGDU wrote:
> My takeaway?
>
> Don't fly Allegiant.
> If you're really upset about their procedures, make sure you tell your friends and family not to fly Allegiant.
>
> JMHO,
> Susan
>
>
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