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ADA definition of a disability. A severe possibly life threatening allergy probably does fit the definition. It definitely fits better than someone wanting to bring their pet along for the ride for comfort. Did the article say what kind of disability the passenger with the dog had?
ADA Def:
"An individual with a disability is defined by the ADA as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a person who has a history or record of such an impairment, or a person who is perceived by others as having such an impairment."
EDIT: Found It:
"Southwest said there were two dogs on the plane, an emotional support dog and a pet. The woman told flight staff that she had a life-threatening pet allergy. "
I wonder if she will sue for some ADA violation.
She didn't have any documentation of her condition.
Cunning Lady. She thought whether she can get promoted to Business Class seat or some compensation voucher. She might be having some fear of dogs but then thats not any serious issue. She had no idea what was coming next.
If so, she over-played her hand. Saying the life-threatening thing guaranteed her removal,, as has been mentioned. The airline can't let her stay after saying that and risk liability if her claim is true.
Who has a "a life-threatening pet allergy" and no documentation?
Daulatzai is being charged with failure to obey a reasonable and lawful order, disturbing the peace, obstruction of a police officer, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
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Originally Posted by ms12345
The woman told flight staff that she had a life-threatening pet allergy.
I've only found two cases of potentially life threatening dog allergies, including one incident (2008) where it was fatal; in that case her contact with the dog was a lot more intimate than just being on the same airplane.
Anybody I know who has a life-threatening XYZ allergy, has documentation and carries their own medication, epipen, etc. TSA allows passengers to carry on as many prescription allergy medications, inhalers, nebulizers, and the like as they can fit in their carry-on bag.
I think that is a bad example. Someone intentionally trying to hurt an animal deserves what he/she gets. The real question is would you save your dogs life at the expense of another human?
I am in shock at this...I have never seen anything like this ...I mean
except on news footage of a riot in the streets, maybe.
I happen to know to ALWAYS acquiesce to police...this woman probably has never
had an encounter close to this. Her ego/indignation took over.
You do not get 'your own way' with any sort of logic/reasoning or anger when police are involved.
Ya just do what they say...with a smile.
it's the only way out of it...and it bodes well to the judge later!
My little rant...
Yes she saw a therapist and now has an emotional support dog. She broke up with her boyfriend and now she can take her new dog anywhere she wants just like blind people. She told me the dog was registered and even has a little vest For it.
That is simply not true. Emotional Support Animals are NOT afforded the same rights as Service Dogs.
Yet oddly, allowed on planes. I don't get why. They have none of the other public access rights that service dogs do.
Because the airlines are afraid of the backlash, I think. The folks that demand free air travel for their pets by purchasing fake credentials online could, and would, create a PR nightmare.
The only part of the story I have a problem with was when the airline apologized to this women.
She was totally in the wrong here, now they are sucking up to her based on previous issues on other planes. That's BS.
No it's not.
I'll kiss *s* any day to save a multi-million $ suit!
And to not lose millions in customers. Sure, she's wrong....but, it's wrong to have an ego as big as hers resulting in losing millions, also.
(Bring masks and inhalers, show them, and ask NICELY to have your seat moved.
Gain an advocate in a staff member!)
Allergic to cats or dogs ? Bring your meds, also.
A professor?
Seems the last guy screamed he was a doctor...i can se it now... "But, I'm a government official that was forced to take a commercial flight, What are you doing?!"
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Who has a "a life-threatening pet allergy" and no documentation?
