During the flight of Southwest Airline the dog bit the child

In the airline Southwest reported that the dog bit the child when the passengers boarded the plane in Phoenix. This incident is likely to be another reason for disputes over the growing number of animals for emotional support on board the aircraft.

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One of the passengers of the flight from Phoenix to Portland, Oregon, Tod Rice, wrote a post in Twitter that the dog bit the girl who approached her, so the child screamed and cried, writes Time.

The airline stated that “the dog’s teeth scratched the child’s forehead,” who was about 6-7 years old.

Airline spokesperson Southwest Melissa Ford said that the dog was in the first row of the plane with its owner, who warned the girl that she did not approach the dog.

The police talked to both the owner of the dog and the family of the injured child. In the end, the family decided to continue their flight, and the dog and its owner flew on the next flight, Ford said.

The incident occurred at a time when the company considered new restrictions for passengers flying with animals for emotional support.

Unlike service animals, such as guide dogs, animals do not need to be trained for emotional support. However, passengers may be asked to present a certificate from a medical specialist, which states why the passenger needs an animal to travel.

Ford said that Southwest revised its policy before the incident. Starting next week, February 26, 2018, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines will require more documents and assurances from owners who travel with animals for support.

Как DeltaAnd United stated over the past year they have seen a sharp increase in the number of emotionally supporting animals.

Airline Delta planned to require from pet owners a medical document from a veterinarian, issued no more than 48 hours before the flight. However, on Thursday, February 22, the airline relaxed the position for service dogs after problems with disabled groups.

None of the new animal support rules apply to pets small enough to fit in carriers that can be placed under an airplane seat.

The airline charges up to $ 125 each time they place a small pet in the cabin. Animals for emotional support or service animals are not charged.

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