Was not meant for you, it was meant for the traveler having such a hard time deciding what to do, and I feel just be honest...You were fortunate enough to have many people that didn't mind, but trust me after 15 years there are many people who Do mind, so save yourself any hassel and loss of money...I simply stated what they should ask when calling the airline and hoped that would help...You have to remember that alot of people are allergic to animals and they paid money for their seat and deserve for everyone to obey the rules...I do not care either way, I have 2 boyz and had a Maltese and Shepherd B4 them, Now, carry on a snake and I will NOT work the flight, haha...
I hope you see what I was saying, I was trying to save money and any hassels she may come across...(P.S., it shouldn't be this way, but, my youngest daughter 22yrs old, just went to Billings, Montana on my passes, and she had no trouble in O'Hare other than the usual search for shampoos, etc. being searched and in proper containers, but her friend was practically stripped searched in Billings when returning home...So small airports mean more time to search and ask ?'s and not necessarily be more laid back) Good Luck