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A recent incident on a United Airlines flight has sparked discussion about the accommodation of service dogs on airplanes. A passenger, who shared their experience on Reddit, reported that they had to give up their assigned seat because it was occupied by a large service dog. The flight was fully booked and headed for Denver.
The passenger, whose identity remains unknown, described finding a sizable service dog sitting in their seat upon boarding. The animal was too large to fit comfortably on the floor in front of its owner. When the passenger alerted a flight attendant, they were initially unable to resolve the situation due to the full capacity of the aircraft. Eventually, another seat was found for the displaced traveler.
The passenger expressed frustration with the situation, stating: "A United staff member came onboard and spoke to the passenger but the dog remained. Finally, somehow they located another seat for me. The dog stayed on my seat for the whole flight."
