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American Airlines Announces New Support Animal Policy: Goats Not Allowed, Trained Mini Horses Are
CBS DFW ^ | May 14, 2018

Posted on 05/14/2018 4:15:03 PM PDT by EdnaMode

Starting July 1, ferrets, goats and hedgehogs can no longer fly American Airlines, even if they’re support animals.

They’re just three of a somewhat lengthy list of barred animals the airline has put out in response to an increase in customers transporting a service or support animal onboard their aircraft — more than 40 percent from 2016 to 2017.

“We support the rights of customers, from veterans to people with disabilities, with legitimate needs for a trained service or support animal,” AA said in a statement. “Unfortunately, untrained animals can lead to safety issues for our team, our customers and working dogs onboard our aircraft.”

Some of the changes include additional restrictions on animal types, including sugar gliders and snakes. American will now enforce the existing 48-hour advanced notice and pre-clearance policy for emotional support animals, but will have procedures in place for emergency travel booked within 48 hours of departure.

For people traveling with service animals on flights longer than 8 hours, documentation is required stating the animal won’t need to relieve itself or can do so in a way that doesn’t create a health or sanitation issue.

AA employees are trained to ask certain questions to determine the classification applicable to the animal.

Trained service animals are specifically trained to perform life functions for individuals with disabilities such as visual impairments, deafness, seizures and mobility impairments.

To travel with an emotional support and psychiatric service animal in the cabin, customers must contact the Special Assistance Desk with all required documentation at least 48 hours before their flight. Documentation validation includes AA contacting their mental health professional.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Chit/Chat; Society; Travel
KEYWORDS: aasucks; americanairlines; aviation; flying; psychology; supportanimal; supportanimals; workingdogs
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To: Deplorable American1776

LOL. Maybe they can all fly first class.


81 posted on 05/14/2018 7:45:35 PM PDT by EdnaMode
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To: Deplorable American1776
What about my support animal, an elephant?

Elephants are still allowed on the planes. But, like with Giraffes, they have to ride outside on the wing.


82 posted on 05/14/2018 7:50:33 PM PDT by ETL (Obama-Hillary, REAL Russia collusion! Uranium-One Deal, Missile Defense, Iran Deal, Nukes: Click ETL)
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To: EdnaMode

Can I make them serve me an Emotional Support Ribeye, Medium Rare?

I would also like an Emotional Support Baked Potato with Sour Cream, Chives, Bacon Bits and Cheddar Cheese.

Don’t forget my Emotional Support Slice of Cheesecake.


83 posted on 05/14/2018 7:51:33 PM PDT by Kickass Conservative (THEY LIVE, and we're the only ones wearing the Sunglasses.)
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To: a fool in paradise

If I was heading for the Restroom and that thing was coming out of it, I would return to my Seat and ride it out.


84 posted on 05/14/2018 7:53:25 PM PDT by Kickass Conservative (THEY LIVE, and we're the only ones wearing the Sunglasses.)
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To: dfwgator

You just KNOW that there are some People that think those really exist after watching that Commercial.

The same People probably think Putin gave one to Trump.


85 posted on 05/14/2018 7:58:48 PM PDT by Kickass Conservative (THEY LIVE, and we're the only ones wearing the Sunglasses.)
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To: YouGoTexasGirl
I think they should rename themselves Animal Airlines!!!





86 posted on 05/14/2018 8:17:39 PM PDT by ETL (Obama-Hillary, REAL Russia collusion! Uranium-One Deal, Missile Defense, Iran Deal, Nukes: Click ETL)
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To: a fool in paradise


87 posted on 05/14/2018 8:34:03 PM PDT by ETL (Obama-Hillary, REAL Russia collusion! Uranium-One Deal, Missile Defense, Iran Deal, Nukes: Click ETL)
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To: lowbridge

ROFLMAO!


88 posted on 05/14/2018 9:31:48 PM PDT by Jack Hammer
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To: EdnaMode

I think the animals are laughing at what we have become.


89 posted on 05/15/2018 6:49:55 AM PDT by crusty old prospector
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