From the ArcaMax Publishing, Weird News Newsletter:
http://www.arcamax.com/news/weirdnews/s-558503-369175
DALLAS (UPI) -- U.S. carrier Southwest Airlines' new policy of pets
riding in the cabin has some passengers complaining about the
possibility of allergies and in-flight noise.
The economy airline's policy, which allows passengers to bring small
cats and dogs on their flights for a $75 fee starting June 17, yielded
complaints from travelers with allergies and those concerned about
disruptive barking while flying, The Denver Post reported Tuesday.
"I have a granddaughter who has a big problem with asthma, and she
can't even breathe around a dog," Marlene Sanders of Golden, Colo.,
said.
Southwest spokesman Chris Mainz said the complaints "were not
something we had heard prior to rolling out" the new policy. He said
Southwest is actually one of the last airlines to allow pets in the
cabin, with American, United, Delta and JetBlue charging $100 to $150
for the service.
"We will quickly make accommodations if a pet is causing any
disruption in flight," Mainz said. "This is similar to the peanut
allergy, and we do have experience in accommodating customers."