Another day, another dog incident, this time one that I personally witnessed on my recent United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Seattle. When a preboarding call was made for families with young children, an older woman with a puppy decided it was her turn to board with her “son.”
A Puppy Does Not Qualify For “Families With Young Children” Preboarding!
Our flight was delayed and so when I arrived at the gate, it was quite crowded. Boarding commenced a few minutes later. Those with disabilities (you know, like the ones who have a real service dog) were invited to board first, followed by Global Service members, and active-duty military members.
Next, families with children two and under were invited to board. A mature woman dressed smartly in a white linen coat with more botox and plastic surgery than anyone really should be allowed to have in one lifetime strutted onboard her with pooch. She had been standing around waiting to board since before…