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Blind N.Y. man allegedly kicked off plane over guide dog; passengers exit in solidarity
NEW YORK Passengers aboard a U.S. Airways Express flight staged an apparent revolt Wednesday night in support of a fellow traveler who is legally blind, CBS New York reports. The flight was about to take off from Philadelphia heading to Long Island's MacArthur Airport when Albert Rizzi said he was confronted by a flight attendant because his guide dog wouldn't stay under his seat. (www.cbsnews.com) Mais...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
That an entire planeload of passengers walked off the plane in protest of the flight crew member's behavior not only says quite a lot about the flight attendant's behavior toward the blind man and his dog (and none if it good), but also shows that peope can self- sacrifice and put justice and the needs of a disadvantaged person being abused ahead of their need to get to their destination.
Now we just have to sit back and listen to the lies and excuses from US Air...much like the ones I heard last summer when they cancelled two flights in a row from YHZ to Phillie.
Mr Rizze and his dog can fly up front with me anytime.
Medical service dogs are not required to be "under" the seat. They may occupy the floor in front of the passenger's seat or, if there is an empty seat next to the passenger, most flight crews have no problem if the dog occupies the floor in front of the empty seat.
I fly with a service dog and it is amazing how ill informed the gate and flight crews are about ADA law.
I fly with a service dog and it is amazing how ill informed the gate and flight crews are about ADA law.
Airlines are not governed by the ADA. The ACAA covers air carriers. And yes, service animals DO have to occupy a space under the seat in front of them, if possible, so as not to impede a passenger's feet in case of an emergency evacuation.
How awesome for people to put their own personal needs aside in solidarity to support a disabled fellow passenger.