Comments on: Snakes on a plane, the sequel: Airlines turn to pets as a revenue source

By: Holly

Holly — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:26:12 +0000

I realize I am the exception and not the rule, but I travel with my dog. In fact, I moved to Argentina in March with him in tow. In my experience with both domestic flying and the long-haul, we’ve never had a “potty incident” nor a peep out of him. That’s more than I can say for some of the rotten, ill-behaved brats that I’ve encountered [adults and children]. Most of the time, flight attendants don’t notice, and my fellow passengers don’t even know he’s there. If he were poorly behaved or nervous, of course, I wouldn’t be able to travel in this manner, but luckily my pet is well-adjusted. I’d argue that you’ve flown with more pets than you’ve known about.
As for the tick argument, I’m sure there’s way worse floating around in the recirculated air aboard a plane. Just ask the hacking, spitting gentleman across the aisle or the snot-faced kid kicking my seat. I’d take a tick over the flu any day, thank you very much.

By: Frank

Frank — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:48:11 +0000

On June 22nd, 2009 at 8:52 am Allison said The thoughts of having pets on planes really makes me cringe. With apologies to all those animal lovers out there, I am NOT one of you and choose not to have pets or be around other people’s.
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I agree with Allison. KEEP THEM AT HOME. Anyone remember the Whippet dog that was lost at JFK several years ago? NEVER FOUND.

Here’s another one: http://www.helpfindjeddah.com/

heart breaking!!!!!!!

Lets not forget the article online where a passenger found a TICK onboard a flight. Now how unhealthy is that!!!!!!!!!

There ya go: http://www.areawidenews.com/story/1445637.html

By: Albert Bruton

Albert Bruton — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:51:00 +0000

I don’t think I would like to have a dog or cat tucked under my seat, (“the caged animal must fit under the seat in front of you”),. The animal will need to urinate and have it’s bowel movements, especially on long haul flights.

By: Allison

Allison — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:52:35 +0000

The thoughts of having pets on planes really makes me cringe. With apologies to all those animal lovers out there, I am NOT one of you and choose not to have pets or be around other people’s. While some pets may be well behaved, the anxiety of the travel and being out of familiar circumstances may make some otherwise “happy” animals apprehensive, causing noise and/or unanticipated “potty” episodes in the cabin. (I just returned from a cross-country flight with a crying child, which was enough to make me want to tear my hair out.) And the possibility always exists that reptiles will be added to the mix; if that happens, I can assure the airlines there is not a chance in &*#% I’ll ever be getting on another plane. This practice is extremely inconsiderate of other travelers.

By: pligg.com

pligg.com — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:05:50 +0000

Snakes on a plane, the sequel: Airlines turn to pets as a revenue source…

Well, snakes might be a bit of a stretch, but you never know. As cash-strapped airlines seek new ways of making money from passengers, two airlines having turned to enticing people to travel with the family pet.

Air Canada will once again start allowi…