I am technically allergic to dogs but I do not have major issues, so I wouldn't really have a complaint if a dog were on the flight, but I have heard of some horror stories. I will note that I see exceptions to the policy ALL OF THE TIME! There is often a huge dog infringing on other passengers' space or licking them, or the cat or dog is simply not in the carrier. I once saw a cat dive over 3 rows of seats escaping from his or her owner. As a person severely allergic to cats, I was extremely bothered by that as the cat whizzed past me. As a paying customer, I do not believe I should be the one to leave a plane or be subjected to cat dander in an enclosed space like that. I am bewildered that management or legal thinks this is ok; especially when they will cease service of peanuts to an entire flight if a person identifies as having a peanut allergy. At a minimum, please be consistent. If a passenger says they're allergic to a pet, then the passenger with the pet needs to figure out plan B. In any event, I do not think the majority should be inconvenienced for the few. There are medical concerns on both sides of the issue.
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