People have a love for animals that sometimes supersedes the love for a sibling or relative.This is a relevant fact considering the number of pets on board air crafts these days and the numbers are only getting bigger.
I'm certain that given the opportunity, any pet lover would like to bring the "family-friend" along.
There are, however, regulations that limit how many pets are allowed per plane and the size of the pet.
Limits apply, however, more for pets that are carried on board the plane that share the cabin with passengers.
All-to-often, the love pet owners have for their animal does more harm than good when they bring them along. There are reasons for regulations that not only protect the pets well being, but also the paying customers.
There are people who just don't like pets and there are a lot them.
It's always a problem when when trying to situate a pet and a anti, pet-loving customer.
Who should be relocated?
Despite the animosities that some people have there are those people who are cool with pets and finding someone to move is never a problem.
A rule-of-thumb is to be prepared and research your travel options ahead of time so there is no surprises the day you fly.
Always follow regulations and comply with the flight attendant in charge.
Pets must always remain enclosed in their pet carrier and stowed like any other piece of carry-on luggage. The FAA deems a pet in a carrier as a piece of luggage.
Pets are to remain stowed under the seats in front of the passenger's assigned seat during take-off and landing. It's ok to have the pet in a sealed carrier on the lap once the aircraft is in flight.
Often enough, however, pet owners break the rules and are reminded they need to comply.
As an in flight crewmember, I can say that pet regulations are not taken seriously and are ignored more than they are followed.
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