Comments on: Feds Issue New Airline Rules for Flying with Emotional Support Animals

By: Km

Km — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 17:50:07 +0000

In reply to Jessee. How’d the flight work out? Needing to book one, looking for advice

By: Jasmine

Jasmine — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 06:19:40 +0000

In reply to K756. If they're too large to fit beneath a seat they can sit at your feet and with covid-19 going on I'd assume it wouldn't be too unlikely that someone would get the whole row to themselves.

By: Jessee

Jessee — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 09:37:57 +0000

United sent a an email this morning denying my ESA because they said he is too big. 84 pounds. I rebooked with Delta and leave Sunday to take my father’s ashes back home to Montana. Guinness got me through the week he was in a coma and taking him off life support. My stomach is in knots worrying they won’t let him on the plane. I’ve provided everything they’ve asked for. An airport is the one place you DON’T want to cause a scene. Anyone got some Rolaids?

By: Christine

Christine — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:36:47 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth Davenport. Muzzled! I am a veterinarian and this would not be safe for MANY dogs as they cannot release heat when they cannot pant. A dog that is an ESA is not going to reach over and bite you out of no where. This is a very awful thought to keep dogs muzzled for hours!

By: K756

K756 — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 22:36:17 +0000

My backpack barely fits on the floor under the seat in front of me. It would have to be one very small dog to fit in that space. A miniature horse? A large dog? Where is there enough room to actually and practically sit with them on an aircraft? And, if they’re required to ride in the cargo hold, the concern for their well-being would cause me more anxiety than not having them with me at all.

I love animals and especially dogs of all sorts. But, on an aircraft where there isn’t even room to even pass in the aisles, I can’t imagine having to step over animals too. And what do you do if an animal has to relieve itself?

By: ESA Doctors

ESA Doctors — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 22:31:44 +0000

In reply to TinaC. If you are flying to the US, then the ACAA's rules regarding ESAs apply. Under the ACAAA and related guidelines, airlines are not permitted to charge fees in connection with an ESA.

By: TinaC

TinaC — Tue, 19 May 2020 11:44:01 +0000

In reply to ESA Doctors. I want to fly to US from UK and back with my son’s ESA and possibly my daughter’s ESA . We have contacted BA who are looking into it but is there a charge as our dogs aren’t listed as service animals with ADI and the UK don’t recognise ESAs in the same way as the US does? There is a clause on their website that ESAs are permitted only on flights to and from the US but is still a charge.

By: ESA Doctors

ESA Doctors — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 01:44:18 +0000

In reply to Justin. ACAA rules generally apply to flights coming in and out of the US.

By: Justin

Justin — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 05:44:35 +0000

How does this translate for international flights coming into the US?

By: ESA Doctors

ESA Doctors — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 21:05:17 +0000

In reply to Marcus Cass. We recommend checking in advance with the specific airline you are flying with to see what their policy is. The airline will also take into consideration the behavior of your animal companion and whether it can be comfortably placed in the space in front of you.