Some airlines tend to be very discriminatory against dogs that assist people with disabilities. For example, Air New Zealand doesn’t allow psychological or emotional assistance dogs unless they are headed to the United States. And these dogs are allowed in the cabin.

Kotuku Foundation Assistance Animals Aotearoa founder Merenia Donne says that all commercial airlines have their own rules that are inconsistent.

As a result, the charity has launched a program called Canines in Cabins. This program trains dogs to gain experience on commercial flights and small planes. According to Donne, they want to have a program that all airlines recognize and also assures that dogs are going to be safe and comfortable with their handlers while in flights.

News source: tvnz.co.nz

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