Flying turkey ruffles feathers about 'emotional support' animals on planes

[bcr229]

If you think that air travel has gone to the birds, it has -literally.

We're talkin' turkey, as in that big Thanksgiving bird, one of which recently was spotted aboard a Delta flight acting as a "support animal," and that's causing a flap over how passengers are using, and abusing, comfort animal rules.

So how can a turkey get on a plane? Simple. The passenger provided proper documentation proving the fowl was indeed their emotional support animal, so Delta let the bird on board, and even gave it its own seat.

More at...

http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2016/01/15/turkey-ruffles-feathers-about-emotional-support-animals-on-flights/

Legally there is a huge difference between an "Emotional Support Animal" (ESA) and a Service Animal as Defined by the ADA. ESA's do not have to be accommodated.

I also noticed that snakes are specifically prohibited by the airlines in the cabin area, which IMO is stupid. Unlike cats, dogs, monkeys, and fowl:
- They have no dander so no worries about allergic reactions from the other passengers.
- They're not going to jump up and slobber all over everyone on the plane.
- They are quiet.
- They are easily contained in a bag or rubber tub.
- Their "output" can be regulated based on feeding schedule.

 

[Lucille]

The strict liability in tort with snakes and other wild animals might perhaps account for that airline rule.

 

[Beyond GenetiX]

I wonder if Niles my 7' American alligator "ESA", can fly with me?

 

[bcr229]

The strict liability in tort with snakes and other wild animals might perhaps account for that airline rule.

I could see that being the case if monkeys were also prohibited, as they are known for some really nasty behavior, including flinging their own feces.