A number of incidences have occurred that have prompted airlines, Delta and United airlines, in particular, to update their emotional support animal policies. Many airline customers, over the years, have attempted to fly exotic animals such as snakes, spiders, turkeys, and peacocks.
According to United, incidents related to emotional support animals have increased by 75% between February 2017 and 2018. Delta, on the other hand, stated that incidents like urination, biting, and defecation increased by 84% among service animals and support animals.
Earlier this year, United refused to allow a woman to bring her peacock on board. The reason was that aside from the peacock not being able to fit properly in an aisle seat, United knows that there’s a growing trend of people pretending to have some disability just to carry their animals with them.
So, what are the additional forms that Delta and United will require for people traveling with emotional support and other assistance animals? They include signed letters from a licensed physician, certificate of training for the animal, and immunization records. Airline passengers should be able to submit the forms online or via email 48 hours before their scheduled flight.
Article source: Tonic
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