@BatteryBen - it sounds like you've always had positive experiences around flying with animals, which is great.  Unfortunately, it's probably the situation that a few specific incidents have really stood-out in the US, and more importantly, it appears to have become enough of an issue in the...

well, I guess those people just shouldn't fly, should they... (joking of course, but couldn't resist...)

@Davidusa - I empathise and understand why you'd prefer to have them in the cabin and one of my puppies was potentially quite traumatised by flying in cargo in Australia, BUT I think there's a real issue (just as a starter) around how you reduce the impact on other passengers, who for instance, m...

@parishiltons - that made me laugh - fantastic!

OMG, just 'no' - the article made me chuckle.  As per Matt2 and kimshep, I've found it entertaining to follow the mishaps and complexities with allowing animals on planes in the US and the recent return to 'only service animals' - seriously, airlines appears to be barely able to cope with so...