Complaint: In-flight Issue Goosed
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Old Jul 28, 2009, 11:09 AM
abutterfinger25 abutterfinger25 is offline
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Originally Posted by justme View Post
Excellent, excellent info Butter. If indeed an airline did deem that an animal, let's say a goose for this conversation, would preclude it from travelling in the cabin, who would say if they were correct in their determination or not? I can hear it now, "They told me I couldn't bring my goose on board even though I have a note from my psychiatrist saying it is an emotional service animal." Who would determine if the passengers rights were violated? The DOT?
Yes, my office at the DOT reviews all complaints filed with the DOT (and FAA) that allege violations of the Air Carrier Access Act.