"Emotional Support Turkey" Ruffles Feathers on Airplane

[MacMadame]

But maybe its owner had enough $$$ to buy the turkey its own ticket.

That would be my guess.

 

[Japanfan]

A cat or small dog would be able to sit in the lap or in a carrier under the seat. I've seen that before. But a 70 lb pig? The article indicated it was in the aisle or the seating row. I'm pretty sure they wouldn't let you put a 70 lb suitcase in the aisle, row, or your lap. Hit some turbulence and the pig might fly!

A big animal that can't be contained on a lap should be belted in somehow. It's a safety issue. They have seat belts for dogs already, and I've rumors that they may become mandatory.

 

[PeterG]

A big animal that can't be contained on a lap should be belted in somehow.

For sure that turkey should have been stuffed in there.