Emotional Support Animals on Planes: AAFA Submits Comment to the DOT
Update: On Dec. 2, 2020, the Department of Transportation (DOT) posted their final rule on “ Traveling by Air with Service Animals .” The rule will allow airlines to treat emotional support animals as pets. The DOT acknowledged AAFA’s comments. They said they felt the rule will likely reduce the number of uncrated animals on planes, so that would reduce the number of potential allergic reactions and asthma episodes. AAFA expressed support for the core proposal. But we are disappointed that...