Thursday, July 12, 2012

Breaking news: Pigs can fly. And monkeys and horses too

by James Durston

Next time you complain about your aircraft seatmate snoring like a pig, just take a second to check that he isn’t actually a pig.

New guidance from the U.S. Department of Transportation for disabled fliers says U.S. airlines must allow service animals onto planes, as long as they don’t cause a health or safety hazard.

This can include pot-bellied pigs, often used by people who are allergic to dogs for “emotional support,” monkeys and miniature horses.

“You must permit a service animal to accompany a passenger with a disability to the passenger's assigned seat and remain there if the animal does not obstruct the aisle or other areas,” the draft manual titled “Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel” says.

But don’t be thinking this means you can bring your backstreet alley-procured endangered parrot back into the country.

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