While reading over the various comments on traveling with dogs on the various airlines listed, I noticed one thing that was never mentioned. That being traveling with a Service Dog.
General Requirements of Part 382
In a nutshell, the main requirements of Part 382 regarding service animals are:
• Carriers shall permit dogs and other service animals used by persons with disabilities to accompany the persons on a flight. See section 382.55(a)(1-2).
? Carriers shall accept as evidence that an animal is a service animal identifiers such as identification cards, other written documentation, presence of harnesses, tags or the credible verbal assurances of a qualified individual with a disability using the animal.
? Carriers shall permit a service animal to accompany a qualified individual with a disability in any seat in which the person sits, unless the animal obstructs an aisle or other area that must remain unobstructed in order to facilitate an emergency evacuation or to comply with FAA regulations.
• Carriers shall not impose charges for providing facilities, equipment, or services that are required by this part to be provided to qualified individuals with a disability (see section 382.57).
If you meet the definition of having a legitimate disability and the Service Dog is trained, then with very very few exceptions, the airlines have to let you and your service dog onboard the aircraft and into the cabin. Additionally if there would be any problems at the ticket counter with the agent then immediately ask for a CRO or Chief Resolution Officer. All airlines are required by federal law to have them at the airport as long as their airline is open.
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