First let me say I also have allergies. Life threatening allergies. As a person with allergies I know it is MY responsibility to watch out for myself. I cannot, nor do I wish to live in a bubble. Allergens are everywhere! Those of you flying Southwest before the pet policy was in place....you were flying with all kinds of germs and pet dander! Most of this hair and dander is brought in to the plane on PEOPLE that have pets at home. We certainly can't put the people in a carrier under the seat, so the allergens were probably closer to you than that yorkie under the seat. Better stay away from any public places and especially don't ever stay in a hotel. First, lots of hotels allow pets, but even the ones who don't.....again...dander and hair brought in from, you guessed it, PEOPLE! And we all know just how well hotels clean their bedspreads and furniture. Guess what. People with pets at home store their luggage at home. That luggage is traveling right on top of or underneath your luggage. Transfer again of hair and dander.
I have traveled for 30 years extensively for business. Never once have I been bothered by a pet. I have however had to deal with cranky, crying children. Vomit and dirty diapers, kids kicking my seat. Guess what, I sucked it up and dealt with it. They have a right to travel too.
If you have severe allergies that cannot be controlled by an OTC pill, I would think as a responsible adult you would carry your own epi pen. The airlines responsibility to provide them? Give me a break. I guess it is the airlines responsibility to provide you with a cab also when you have to much to drink on one of the flights and can't drive.
Thumbs up to Southwest for providing this new service for their customers!
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