Other news reports say it was a TSA approved pet carrier.
Really? That changes the narrative a bit.
As I understand it, that is not true. Instead, the dog was in the sort of soft-sided pet carrier that is commonly used on planes. Sure, Mom should have put up more of a stink. As should the other passengers.
Bingo. and it only took 5 posts before a thinking person asked the appropriate question. What about this bag the family put their dog into as they boarded an airplane. How was the dog supposed to breathe in a sealed carry on bag and why did they even bring a dog on an airplane?
I am not excusing the airline. If they knowingly stuffed a sealed bag carrying a dog they should be held responsible.
One doesn't have to take sides in a stupid case like this. BOTH sides were at fault.
Was THIS the bag the family placed a dog into to board an airplane?
That she was heading for the gym?