A case against “emotional support animals” on airplanes
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A couple months ago there was a disturbing incident aboard a Delta aircraft at Hartsfield-Jackson airport. A man was mauled by the “emotional support dog” accompanying the passenger next to him. The situation was bad enough that he had to be removed from the flight and taken to receive medical care.
The offending dog in the incident was a “lab mix” of roughly 50 pounds. The animal was reportedly sitting on its owners lap. Read that again and let the visual sink in. This is a 50-pound dog sitting on someone’s lap. In an economy seat. On a plane.
Putting myself in the situation
Imagine for a moment that you’re the man at the window. There is a passenger next to you in the middle seat. You are already in the crowded space that is economy seating, but…
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